Little Caesars, ranked as the third-largest pizza chain globally, has unveiled multiple new multi-unit development agreements aimed at bolstering its presence across strategic markets in the United States. These agreements mark a significant step in the brand’s ongoing endeavor to expand alongside enterprising operating partners. Under these agreements, Little Caesars plans to inaugurate more than 30 new restaurants across San Diego, Memphis, Tampa, Raleigh, Minneapolis-St. Paul, San Antonio, and Eugene.

Leading the charge for Little Caesars’ expansion in Southern California is Leo Gonzalez, an accomplished franchise owner with multiple Little Caesars establishments in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. Identifying promising growth opportunities in an underserved market, Gonzalez has committed to launching nine new Little Caesars outlets in San Diego over the next four years.

Joining in the effort to extend Little Caesars’ reach are new franchise owners Jocelyn Monperousse and Lissette Isabel, co-owners of RJBL Pizza. This dynamic duo is set to introduce the first traditional Little Caesars restaurant in Bradenton, Florida, as part of their five-unit franchise agreement. Their venture supports continued expansion plans within the Tampa market through 2027.

“The robust growth and momentum witnessed in the first quarter of 2024 underscore the resilience and attractiveness of the Little Caesars brand. With a franchise model tailored to empower our partners, we’ve successfully attracted the interest of numerous experienced multi-unit operators,” stated Patrick Cunningham, Vice President of U.S. Development at Little Caesars. “Our development pipeline remains robust, and as we look ahead, we are steadfast in our commitment to capitalize on this momentum, seeking avenues to expand our presence while staying attuned to the evolving preferences of our customers through technological innovation.”

In addition to the recent agreement signings, Little Caesars aims to amplify its footprint across the U.S. with its latest restaurant prototype – Little Caesars PODs. Featuring an offsite construction design, PODs boast a shorter construction timeline compared to traditional restaurants.

About Little Caesars® Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, Little Caesars was founded by Mike and Marian Ilitch in 1959 as a single, family-owned restaurant. Presently, it stands as the third-largest pizza chain globally, with a presence in all 50 U.S. states and 28 countries and territories.

Renowned for its HOT-N-READY® pizza and renowned Crazy Bread®, Little Caesars prides itself on using quality ingredients, including fresh, never frozen, mozzarella and Muenster cheese, and sauce made from fresh-packed, vine-ripened California crushed tomatoes. The brand is synonymous with innovation and is home to the exclusive Pizza Portal® pickup, a heated, self-service mobile order pickup station. Little Caesars is also the Official Pizza Sponsor of the National Football League.

With over 60 years of experience in the $145 billion worldwide pizza industry, Little Caesars is a high-growth company continually seeking franchisee candidates to join its team in markets worldwide. In addition to offering entrepreneurial independence within a franchise system, Little Caesars provides strong brand awareness with one of the most recognized and beloved characters in the country, Little Caesar. Little Caesars is proud to be part of the Ilitch Companies family of businesses.

Little Caesars is seeking multi-unit franchisees with extensive QSR experience to help grow the brand internationally. Minimum investment for a territory master franchise is about 1,500,000 USD.  For more information about Little Caesars Pizza franchise opportunities in your region, please visit https://vffranchiseconsulting.com/brand/little-caesars/ or contact us at info@vffranchiseconsulting.com