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Cicis Pizza names Kimberly Thompson EVP of Development

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October 14, 2026

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Cicis Pizza has announced the appointment of franchise development veteran Kimberly Thompson as executive vice president of development, bringing more than a decade of restaurant industry experience to the brand as it pursues an ambitious nationwide expansion strategy.

Thompson previously held franchise development leadership roles with Bonchon, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, Jack in the Box, Del Taco and Philly Pretzel Factory, where she worked with single- and multi-unit operators on market evaluation, franchise growth and ownership opportunities.

"When you look at Cicis, you have a brand that families have known and loved for decades, a value proposition that resonates with today's consumers and a business model that gives operators multiple ways to serve their communities," Thompson said in the release. "What excites me most is the opportunity ahead. We have an established foundation, strong franchisee support and strong potential to introduce Cici's to new markets. Our goal is to double the brand's footprint over the next five years, and I'm looking forward to connecting with ambitious operators who want to be part of that growth."

In her new role, Thompson will lead efforts to expand Cicis' franchise development pipeline, identify qualified operators and target strategic growth markets.