CiCi’s Pizza, the buffet chain, has named two new vice presidents in its ongoing “Build the Brand” efforts.
Thomas McCord has joined the Coppell, Texas-based company as vice president of franchise development, succeeding Bruce Evans. And Geoff Goodman has been promoted to vice president of national brand excellence, succeeding Kyle Smith.
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McCord has nearly 15 years of experience with Carlson Restaurants and Yum! Brands.
Goodman, a nearly five-year veteran at CiCi’s, was promoted from director of brand excellence and will be responsible for supporting franchisees. Quinn Newhall, a former CiCi’s franchisee, will step into Goodman's former role.
Mike Shumsky, CiCi’s chief executive, said in a statement that “2012 has been a pivotal year in CiCi’s growth” and that these changes are “key to our continued success.”
CiCi’s owns and franchises more than 500 restaurants in 34 states.
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