Franchising Notes: Cici's Pizza & Sport Clips

CiCi’s Pizza celebrates National Guest Appreciation Day Sept. 6
Family-oriented pizza franchise CiCi’s Pizza will say thanks to its fans Sept. 6 by offering their famed buffet for $2.99 from 11 a.m. to closing. This is the first year the chain of over 550 restaurants has run the promotion. According to a press release, CiCi’s Chief Marketing Officer Nancy Hampton said the timing purposefully falls during the hectic back-to-school season. "At CiCi's, we have families too, and we know how busy and expensive back-to-school can be. There's no better time to say thank you to the families that make our communities great," said CiCi's Pizza Chief Marketing Officer Nancy Hampton. "CiCi's offers everyday value for dine-in and To Go family meals or team and club gatherings, and Guest Appreciation Day is just one more way we can help our guests during this hectic time of year." For more information on the promotion or to find a location, visit www.cicispizza.com.   Sport Clips* Announces Canadian expansion Plans
Men’s and boy’s hair franchise Sport Clips announced the brand’s expansion strategy for the Canadian Market last week. According to a press release, Sport Clips, which has nearly doubled in unit size since 2008, is targeting Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. "Sport Clips is very excited about our expansion into Canada.  We have been looking for the right partner (Master Licensee) for some time and feel that we have found the right fit with Peter Kowal and his team," says Sport Clips Founder and CEO Gordon Logan.  "Peter, a native Canadian, has been coaching both franchisors and franchisees in the United States for years and is uniquely positioned to drive Sport Clips' growth in Canada.” The first Canadian locations are schedule to open in Ontario in early 2013. Sport Clips hopes to open at least 50 locations throughout the country over the next three years. More information on the Canadian expansion can be found online at www.sportsclipsfranchise.com