CiCi's Pizza Invites Community to ENJOY World's Largest Pizza Buffet FREE ON August 16th at University of Phoenix Stadium
Community invited to take a bite out of over 300 feet of fresh pizza
(GLENDALE, AZ --- August 14, 2008) Global Spectrum announced today that CiCi’s Pizza will be hosting what they hope to be the world’s largest pizza buffet on Saturday, August 16 from 11am-2pm at University of Phoenix Stadium. The community is invited to attend this FREE event. Over 300 feet of fresh pizza will be prepared – which is over 1,700 pizzas and 13,600 slices. Guests can also enjoy entertainment including bounce houses, carnival games, face painting, prizes and more. All activities will take place inside the air-conditioned stadium.
“Creating the world's largest pizza buffet experience parallels our brand's hallmark of providing an extraordinary experience, unbelievable value, quality food and superior guest service. This event will help us celebrate the opening of our sixth location in Phoenix in just under two years,” said Craig Moore, president and CEO of CiCi's Pizza. “We are excited to literally expand the CiCi's experience for our guests who know us and create the ultimate opportunity for those who have not given us a try.”
Over 3,500 guests are expected to “eat like pros” at the NFL stadium. The buffet will be comprised of both pepperoni and cheese pizzas, and six locations throughout the Valley will be contributing to the preparation of the buffet. In 2004, CiCi's Pizza established the world's largest pizza buffet at 270 feet – which they are now attempting to beat.
“We are thrilled that Cici’s Pizza chose the stadium as the site for this event and we hope that together we can host the world’s largest pizza buffet!,” said Peter Sullivan, General Manager for Global Spectrum at University of Phoenix Stadium. “They have invited the entire Valley to attend this event – and to enjoy free pizza and beverages as well as activities and entertainment for the whole family.”
Parking is also free for the event and the entrance is through Gate 2.
Founded in 1985, CiCi's Pizza is a family-oriented restaurant serving guests fresh pizza, pasta, salad and dessert, for about five dollars. CiCi’s mission then and now is to exceed each guest's expectation in food, service and cleanliness at an affordable price. Since opening its first restaurant in Plano, Texas, CiCi’s has grown to over 600 restaurants in 30 states.
Industry professionals have taken notice of CiCi’s Pizza's continuous growth and success. Nation's Restaurant News has ranked CiCi’s number one for sales and unit growth in the pizza chain category for the past three years. In its recent 2007 ranking, Entrepreneur magazine designated CiCi’s as the top brand in the Italian restaurant franchise category. For more information, visit www.universtiyofphoenixstadium.com.
University of Phoenix Stadium, located in Glendale Arizona, is owned by the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (www.az-sta.com) and managed by Global Spectrum (www.global-spectrum.com). Global Spectrum is the fastest growing firm in the public assembly facility management field with more than 70 facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
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CONTACT:
David Cox
(623) 433-7125 (Desk)
dcox@universityofphoenixstadium.com
www.universityofphoenixstadium.com
CiCi’s Pizza
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