Tested By Time Since 1959
Little Caesars® Pizza has a rich history that we share with our customers, employees and franchise owners. With more than 41 years of experience in the restaurant business, Little Caesars knows what it takes to win. Our brand is recognized throughout the world and is well known for Pizza! Pizza!®, quality products at a great price, and award winning advertising campaigns.

A Winning Team
Mike and Marian Ilitch have built major league companies from the humble beginnings of one Little Caesars restaurant opened in 1959. It was through their success in building the Little Caesars chain that they were able to become owners of two national sports teams and other successful companies now under the management of Ilitch Holdings, Inc.

Aside from one of the largest international pizza restaurants with thousands of locations around the world, the Ilitches own the five-time world champion Detroit Tigers and the nine-time Stanley Cup winners, Detroit Red Wings. They know that to have a winning team it takes each individual's diverse talents and abilities joined in a team effort. Through Little Caesars' affiliation with sports, restaurant and entertainment franchises, like The Second City, the chain has a particularly unique perspective of business-from the viewpoint of the franchiser and the franchisee. The Ilitches also own Olympia Entertainment, which manages Detroit sports and entertainment venues Joe Louis Arena, Cobo Arena, the Fox Theatre, and the new home of the Detroit Tigers, Comerica Park.

Unique Development Program
Just like with its sports teams, Little Caesars will develop, recruit and retain the best in the business. Using the knowledge gained from its professional team affiliations and exhaustive food industry research Little Caesars has developed a unique program to attract and keep top performing restaurant managers and assist franchise owners in developing an exclusive geographic area. This dynamic program is known as Little Caesars' "Manage to OwnSM." It enables first time entrepreneurs an opportunity to become the owner of a successful business. Additional details are available once the application and confidentiality documents are completed.

Great Concept and Product Line
Little Caesars has a highly efficient, state of the art operating system that is supported with the following services to our franchisees, Marketing, Architecture, Training Services, Real Estate, Human Resource Management, Strategic Market Development, Research and Development, Accounting and Finance. During our 6 week training program a franchisee will receive instruction from experts from each department. Little Caesars also makes available a nationwide one-stop supply distributor for each location's needs.

Little Caesars menu features our world famous Pizza! Pizza!® which can be purchased fresh baked or as "Take & Bake" in 3 crust styles. We also carry a unique sandwich and salad line, chicken wings, 3 different types of fresh baked bread, and pizza by the slice. Our extended menu gives us an edge by capturing the valuable lunch business that creates dual day-part opportunities under one roof.

What Does It Take
Little Caesars startup expenses range from $97,600 to $284,000 including franchise fees, equipment, inventory and build outs of an approximate 1200 square foot inline space. Start up cost will vary depending on landlord build-out contributions and equipment costs. Since most of our franchisees finance at least part of the cost of opening a franchise there is tremendous upside potential for the out-of-pocket dollars you might invest. $50,000 liquid capital and a total of $150,000 net worth is required to qualify to be a Little Caesars franchisee.

Little Caesars is seeking highly qualified individuals to join its family of franchisees, area developers and operating partners. Approval is based on overall experience, personal and financial qualifications and a proven track record of success. Little Caesars wants individuals or partnerships with a high degree of dedication, integrity, business acumen, and enthusiasm. If you are interested in management opportunities that may lead to a franchise or in beginning your own franchise, please contact us for more information.