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title: "Cicis Selects New Chief Operating Officer"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/0b473239-4892-4e31-8cca-73b8a9e6f4e7
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/cicis-selects-new-chief-operating-officer-2708228
category: "Pizza"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Pizza"
topics: ["People"]
published: 2018-10-19T14:09:01.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T04:08:29.761Z
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# Cicis Selects New Chief Operating Officer

**TL;DR:** Cicis has announced Toni Bianco as its new chief operating officer, bringing expertise from previous roles at Fatburger, Long John Silver's, and Papa Johns. Bianco will provide leadership and vision to meet Cicis' operational goals.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2018-10-19. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/cicis-selects-new-chief-operating-officer-2708228).*

## Story

Cicis has announced a change in its leadership team. According to a recent article in QSR Magazine, the brand has announced that Toni Bianco will serve as its new chief operating officer. Bianco began working with the company back in September and has since been responsible for day-to-day operations. Prior to that, he spent time at Fatburger North America, Long John Silvers and Papa Johns.

“Toni brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Cicis and will provide the leadership and vision necessary to meet our operational goals. He will be an integral part of Cicis’ future as we continue to transform our business through innovative systems and efficiencies that drive sustainable growth,” said CEO Bill Mitchell.

The role was formerly occupied by Jini Foust.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- restaurant industry (topic)
- Papa Johns (company)
- leadership change (topic)
- Fatburger (company)
- Cicis Pizza (company)
- Long John Silver's (company)
- chief operating officer (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/cicis-selects-new-chief-operating-officer-2708228). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/0b473239-4892-4e31-8cca-73b8a9e6f4e7).