Enrico DiCicco

Enrico DiCicco serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Management at California State University, Fresno's Craig School of Business, teaching Administration and Organizational Behavior (MGT 110), Strategic Management (MGT 187), Social Entrepreneurship (ENTR 163E), and Human Resource Management (HRM 150). With 37 years of operational experience as a multi-unit restaurant CEO generating $3.5M annual revenue, he bridges academic theory with industry practice through real-world case studies.

His academic credentials include:

• M.B.A. from California State University, Fresno (Dean's Medalist)
• B.S. in Business Administration from California State University, Fresno

DiCicco's professional expertise centers on strategic business development within the restaurant industry, with specialized focus on human resource systems and FinTech applications. His consulting work with Zitti Inc. produced an industry-transforming procurement platform featuring real-time price comparison and e-commerce integration, culminating in Square, Inc.'s 2024 acquisition. Current research examines social entrepreneurship models through Fratelli e Sorella Consulting's $3.5M/annum restaurant operations.

As an educator, DiCicco mentors students using his experience hiring and training 50+ employees across six restaurant locations since 1987. His industry partnerships facilitate applied research opportunities, particularly in hospitality technology development where he serves as both subject matter expert and primary test site operator.