Cicis Pizza Hints At Reopening Northport Location

NORTHPORT, AL — A once-struggling nationwide pizza buffet chain that closed its longtime Northport location over the summer appears to be gearing up to reopen its doors.

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Two large signs were recently placed out at the closed location of Cicis Pizza at Northcreek Plaza reading "COMING SOON" and "NOW HIRING."

Patch reported in June when the Northcreek Plaza location off of McFarland Boulevard officially closed after nearly four decades in business.

The hiring sign promises "free pizza, competitive pay, flexible hours and more," and provides a QR code for those interested in applying.

No one was available for comment at the Northport location Monday and it is unclear when the location will reopen.

At one time, the Northport location was one of 13 in Alabama, with the next-closest restaurants being in the Birmingham area.

Like many buffet restaurant concepts, the pizza chain was reportedly hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and was forced into bankruptcy in 2021.

Known for its buffet-style pizza and family atmosphere, the Cicis Pizza brand was founded in 1983, Coppell, Texas, before growing to operate nearly 300 restaurants in over 20 states.

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