Marketing

Cicis taps Stephanie Hoppe as CMO

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March 23, 2022

Pizza brand Cicis has named Stephanie Hoppe as its chief marketing officer.

The brand said Hoppe will enhance its digital infrastructure and engage with the pizza buffet's fanbase via a strategic marketing strategy, according to a press release.

"First and foremost, I've always admired Cicis for its genuine dedication to both franchisees and guests — a brand that truly cares about its people is special," Hoppe said in the release.

"With an already dedicated fan base, I'm looking forward to building upon Cicis' digital landscape with the goal of creating even more exciting experiences and offerings. The sky is the limit with Cicis and I can't wait to see what the future holds."

Hoppe has worked for Lyfe Kitchen, Bar Louie and Red Robin over the course of her 20-plus year career in the industry. Hoppe most recently led marketing for the rapidly Wild Alaskan Company, a direct-to-consumer sustainable seafood company that is entirely technology-based.

"We are so thrilled to welcome Stephanie to the seasoned leadership team we've established here at Cicis," Jeff Hetsel, president and COO of Cicis, said in the release. "She has done some truly incredible work with so many admirable brands and we can't wait to see what kind of innovation she brings to our franchisees and guests. We have no doubt that with her collaborative spirit and creative vision, she will elevate Cicis to new heights."