Franchising

Bring Ciccio to your city

A beloved Chicago-born concept with proven Navy Pier demand, a clear brand story, and room to grow — from airports to neighborhoods.

The opportunity

Local flavor with national energy

Chef Ciccio isn’t a generic chain — we’re a family brand with a loyal following, press recognition, and a fast-casual model built for high-volume locations.

Guests don’t leave feeling like they ate in a food court. They leave warm, taken care of, and genuinely satisfied — and that’s the experience we’re expanding.

QSR Italian sandwich format
100% Scratch kitchen standard
Top 10 Chicago Magazine beefs
Chef Ciccio restaurant concept and storefront
What we look for

Ideal partners

01

Operators

Hands-on hospitality leaders who care about speed, cleanliness, and treating guests like family.

02

Markets

High-traffic sites — airports, entertainment districts, urban corridors, and strong suburban dayparts.

03

Alignment

Partners who protect the scratch-kitchen standard and the Ferraro story — not shortcuts.

Next steps

Start a franchise conversation

Tell us about your experience, preferred markets, and timeline. We’ll share more about the brand, support model, and investment overview.

This is an informational inquiry form — not an offer to sell a franchise. Franchise offerings are made only through a Franchise Disclosure Document where required by law.