[gemorc]

Originally Posted by Roaddog53

This is true. Cicis sued when they broke the agreement. Cici's franchise marketing was not tailored for the area. In fact many Cicis restaurants are going under. They tried to get out and start fresh with better ingredients on their own. Whether it is known or not, businesses have cycles. It is harder for a business as this to make it in the summer months when no one is here. I know, now I am going to hear the whining on how bad they were anyway. Talk to ANY owner on the difference. They could not have another pizza or Italian restaurant within a certain radius for a determined amount of time.
This is typical of many franchises. Some have from a 5 to 10 year agreement. I checked into many franchises over the years. Read the fine print. Most take a HUGE portion in fees such as licensing, marketing, and you are restricted on what and how it is served. Thus, if you can;t make it in the area, your options to get out are few.

I am really amazed that with almost 80,000 people here year round, that some people still think this place is empty during the summer.

[travelguy]

I did not know that this was a 'ghost town' during the summer. We look forward to having fewer people around, especially those who treat this community as a vacation location and have no real attachment and vested interest in The Villages. Thank you for your economic support and we appreciate that; now go back home.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by bike42

The franchise agreement (with CiCi's) probably had a non-compete clause in it.

Bottom line thinking and plain old logic. You can't break a legal contract with a huge franchised company.

When you buy a franchise you do it THEIR way or they close you down.

There can be NO general agreement on which pizza is best. The pizza that YOU grew up with is best.

I so miss LaRosa's from Cincinnati.

[ugotme]

You are right Gracie.

I have only found one place in So. Fl. (near me) that, to me, is good pizza.

Personally I have tried Cici's down here and would NEVER return. If you like it - fine. Everyone has their own tastes and opinions.

[cocomeow]

Originally Posted by sralph99

CiCi's in the Colony Plaza is now Village Pizza. Same owner and staff and it looks like it hasn't changed, other then the name.

Is it still buffet style? My grandkids love that place. Anyone know why the name change?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by cocomeow

Is it still buffet style? My grandkids love that place. Anyone know why the name change?

Welcome to TOTV.
If you read the posts you will find the pizza place that replaced CiCi's did not last long. Other posts explain why.

[cocomeow]

I went back and re-read them all. I will keep checking to see what goes in there. I didn't much care for their food, but the little ones loved it.

[philnpat]

Originally Posted by travelguy

I did not know that this was a 'ghost town' during the summer. We look forward to having fewer people around, especially those who treat this community as a vacation location and have no real attachment and vested interest in The Villages. Thank you for your economic support and we appreciate that; now go back home.

America's friendliest hometown? I'll bet you were joshing.