Top 100 Franchises
2016
Founded in 1959 and with a franchising history dating back to 1962, Little Caesars has become the largest carry-out pizza chain in America and the fastest growing pizza chain in the world*. Little Caesars products are made with quality ingredients, like fresh 100 percent mozzarella and Muenster cheese, dough made fresh daily in-store, and sauce made from fresh California vice-ripened tomatoes. Little Caesars is also known for its innovation offerings like its Crazy Bread® and Hot-N-Ready® products. Little Caesars was named “Best Value in America“** for the eighth consecutive year in Sandelman & Associates’ Quick-Track® research study. Little Caesars is also devoted to giving back to the community. Established in 1985, the company’s pizza kitchen on wheels, the “Love Kitchen,“ has served more than 3 million people, meeting the needs of the hungry, the homeless, and disaster services.
*Based on the net number of stores added 2008-2014.
**“Highest-Rated Chain – Value for the Money“ based on a nationwide survey of quick-service restaurant consumers conducted by Sandelman & Associates, 2007-2014.
Investment Required
The fee for a Little Caesars franchise is $20,000, with a $5,000 reduction for existing franchisees and for veterans (service-disabled veterans do not have to pay the fee). Little Caesars provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.
| Item | Established Low Range | Established High Range |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $0 | $20,000 |
| Rent | $1,500 | $7,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $50,000 | $300,000 |
| Fixtures, Equipment, and Signage | $150,000 | $225,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $12,000 | $20,000 |
| Expenses While Training | $8,000 | $11,000 |
| Start-up Inventory and Supplies | $25,000 | $35,000 |
| Insurance | $500 | $1,500 |
| Utility Expenses | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $17,000 | $47,000 |
| Total Initial Investment | $266,000 | $681,500 |
Ongoing Expenses
Little Caesars franchisees currently pay royalty fees equal to the greater of 6% of gross sales, as well as advertising contributions of 4% of gross sales.
What You Get: Training and Support
Little Caesars has a strong belief in supporting its franchisees. A two-day real estate/architecture/equipment training program is completed before franchisees continue the rest of the training. Initial training, a comprehensive program lasting six weeks at corporate headquarters and company-owned restaurants in Detroit, Michigan, covers topics such as store operations, cash management, human resources, customer service, marketing and quality assurance. Little Caesars supports franchisees with the tools of a proven system, including ongoing training, architectural services to help with design and construction, preferred lenders to assist with financing, ongoing research and development of new products, and continuing, effective marketing programs and support.
Territory
Little Caesars grants protected territories with a radius equal to one mile, except under certain circumstances (e.g. in highly populated urban areas).
Note: The tables and information regarding the number of operating units, investment required, ongoing expenses, training and territory grants were taken from the company's 2015 FDD.
2015
Founded in 1959 and with a franchising history dating back to 1962, Little Caesars has become the largest carry-out pizza chain in America and the fastest growing pizza chain in the world*. Little Caesars products are made with quality ingredients, like fresh, never frozen, mozzarella and muenster cheese, dough made fresh daily in-store, and sauce made from fresh California vice-ripened tomatoes. Little Caesars is also known for innovation product, offering its Crazy Bread® and Hot-N-Ready® products. Little Caesars was named “Best Value in America“** for seven consecutive years in Sandelman & Associates’ Quick-Track® research study. Little Caesars is also devoted to giving back to the community. Established in 1985, the company’s pizza kitchen on wheels, the “Love Kitchen,“ has served more than 2.5 million people, meeting the needs of the hungry, the homeless, and disaster services.
*Based on the net number of stores added 2008-2013.
**“Highest-Rated Chain – Value for the Money“ based on a nationwide survey of quick-service restaurant consumers conducted by Sandelman & Associates, 2007-2013.
Investment Required
The fee for a Little Caesars franchise is $20,000, with a $5,000 reduction for existing franchisees and for veterans (service-disabled veterans do not have to pay the fee). Little Caesars provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.
| Item | Established Low Range | Established High Range |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $0 | $20,000 |
| Rent | $1,500 | $7,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $50,000 | $300,000 |
| Fixtures, Equipment, and Signage | $150,000 | $225,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $11,000 | $20,000 |
| Expenses While Training | $8,000 | $11,000 |
| Start-up Inventory and Supplies | $25,000 | $35,000 |
| Insurance | $500 | $1,500 |
| Utility Expenses | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $17,000 | $47,000 |
| Total Initial Investment | $265,000 | $681,500 |
Ongoing Expenses
Little Caesars franchisees pay royalty fees equal to the greater of 6% of gross sales or $100 for each one-week period, as well as advertising contributions of up to 7% of gross sales.
What You Get: Training and Support
Little Caesars has a strong belief in supporting its franchisees. Initial training, a comprehensive program lasting six weeks at corporate headquarters and company-owned restaurants in Detroit, Michigan, covers topics such as store operations, cash management, human resources, customer service, marketing and quality assurance. A two-day real estate/architecture/equipment training program is completed before franchisees continue the rest of the training. Little Caesars supports franchisees with the tools of a proven system, including ongoing training, architectural services to help with design and construction, preferred lenders to assist with financing, ongoing research and development of new products, and continuing, effective marketing programs and support.
Territory
Little Caesars grants protected territories with a radius equal to one mile, except under certain circumstances (e.g. in highly populated urban areas).
Note: The tables and information regarding the number of operating units, investment required, ongoing expenses, training and territory grants were taken from the company's 2014 FDD.
2014
Founded in 1959 and with a franchising history dating back to 1962, Little Caesars has become the largest carry-out pizza chain in America and the fastest growing pizza chain in the world*. Little Caesars products are made with quality ingredients, like fresh, never frozen, mozzarella and muenster cheese, dough made fresh daily in-store, and sauce made from fresh California vice-ripened tomatoes. Little Caesars is also known for innovation product, offering its Crazy Bread® and Hot-N-Ready® products. Little Caesars was named “Best Value in America“** for seven consecutive years in Sandelman & Associates’ Quick-Track® research study. Little Caesars is also devoted to giving back to the community. Established in 1985, the company’s pizza kitchen on wheels, the “Love Kitchen,“ has served more than 2.5 million people, meeting the needs of the hungry, the homeless, and disaster services.
*Based on the net number of stores added 2008-2013.
**“Highest-Rated Chain – Value for the Money“ based on a nationwide survey of quick-service restaurant consumers conducted by Sandelman & Associates, 2007-2013.
Investment Required
The fee for a Little Caesars franchise is $20,000, with a $5,000 reduction for existing franchisees and for veterans (service-disabled veterans do not have to pay the fee). Little Caesars provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.
| Item | Established Low Range | Established High Range |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $0 | $20,000 |
| Rent | $1,500 | $7,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $50,000 | $300,000 |
| Fixtures, Equipment, and Signage | $107,040 | $197,040 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $11,000 | $20,000 |
| Expenses While Training | $8,000 | $11,000 |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies | $25,000 | $35,000 |
| Insurance | $500 | $1,500 |
| Utility Expenses | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $250 | $10,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $17,000 | $47,000 |
| Total Initial Investment | $221,290 | $653,540 |
Ongoing Expenses
Little Caesars franchisees pay royalty fees equal to the greater of 6% of gross sales or $100 for each one-week period, as well as advertising contributions of up to 7% of gross sales.
What You Get: Training and Support
Little Caesars has a strong belief in supporting its franchisees. Initial training, a comprehensive program lasting six weeks at corporate headquarters and company-owned restaurants in Detroit, Michigan, covers topics such as store operations, cash management, human resources, customer service, marketing and quality assurance. A two-day real estate/architecture/equipment training program is completed before franchisees continue the rest of the training. Little Caesars supports franchisees with the tools of a proven system, including ongoing training, architectural services to help with design and construction, preferred lenders to assist with financing, ongoing research and development of new products, and continuing, effective marketing programs and support.
Territory
Little Caesars grants protected territories with a radius equal to one mile, except under certain circumstances (e.g. in highly populated urban areas).
Note: The tables and information regarding the number of operating units, investment required, ongoing expenses, training and territory grants were taken from the company's 2013 FDD.
2013
Founded in 1959 and with a franchising history dating back to 1962, Little Caesars has become the largest carry-out pizza chain in America and the fastest growing pizza chain in the world*. Little Caesars pizza is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients: dough made daily in stores, fresh, never-frozen cheese, and a sauce made from vine-ripened tomatoes and a secret spice blend. The pizzeria is also known for innovation in its products, offering its Crazy Bread and Hot-N-Ready products. Little Caesars was named "Best Value in America"** among all quick service restaurants for six consecutive years in Sandelman & Associates' Quick-Track research study, one of the largest food industry studies. Little Caesars is also devoted to giving back to the community. Established in 1985, the company's pizza kitchen on wheels, the "Love Kitchen," has been serving more than two million people in need and the homeless. Unfortunately, Little Caesars does not permit the publication of any detail about the number of operating units it has.
*Based on the net number of stores added 2008-2012.
**"Highest-Rated Chain — Value for the Money" based on a nationwide survey of quick-service restaurant consumers conducted by Sandelman & Associates, 2007-2012.
Investment Required
The fee for a Little Caesars franchise is $20,000, with a $5,000 reduction for existing franchisees and for veterans (service-disabled veterans do not have to pay the fee). Little Caesars provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.
| Item | Established Low Range | Established High Range |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $0-$15,000 | $20,000 |
| Rent | $1,500 | $7,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $50,000 | $300,000 |
| Fixtures, Equipment, and Signage | $80,000 | $170,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $11,000 | $20,000 |
| Expenses While Training | $8,000 | $11,000 |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies | $25,000 | $35,000 |
| Insurance | $500 | $1,500 |
| Utility Expenses | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $250 | $6,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $17,000 | $47,000 |
| Total Initial Investment | $194,250 | $622,500 |
Ongoing Expenses
Little Caesars franchisees pay royalty fees equal to the greater of 6% of gross sales or $100 for each one-week period, as well as advertising contributions of up to 7% of gross sales.
What You Get: Training and Support
Little Caesars has a strong belief in supporting its franchisees. Initial training, a comprehensive program lasting six weeks at corporate headquarters and company-owned restaurants in Detroit, Michigan, covers topics such as store operations, cash management, human resources, customer service, marketing and quality assurance. A two-day real estate/architecture/equipment training program is completed before franchisees continue the rest of the training. Little Caesars supports franchisees with the tools of a proven system, including ongoing training, architectural services to help with design and construction, preferred lenders to assist with financing, ongoing research and development of new products, and continuing, effective marketing programs and support.
Territory
Little Caesars grants protected territories with a radius equal to one mile, except under certain circumstances (e.g. in highly populated urban areas).
Note: The tables and information regarding the number of operating units, investment required, ongoing expenses, training and territory grants were taken from the company's 2012 FDD.
2012
Founded in 1959 and with a franchising history dating back to 1962, Little Caesars has become the fastest growing pizza chain in America. Business is still booming with Little Caesars having added more restaurants to its chain in 2009 than any other pizza brand in the world. Little Caesars pizza is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients: dough made daily in stores, fresh, never-frozen cheese, and a sauce made of vine-ripened tomatoes and a secret spice blend. The pizzeria is also known for innovation in its products, offering its Crazy Bread, Pizza Pizza, and Hot-N-Ready products
Little Caesars was named "Best Value in America"œ among all quick service restaurants for four consecutive years in Sandelman & Associates' Quick-Track research study, one of the largest food industry studies. Little Caesars is also devoted to giving back to the community. Established in 1985, the company's pizza restaurant on wheels, "Love Kitchen," has been serving more than two million people in need and the homeless.
Unfortunately, Little Caesars does not permit the publication of any detail about the number of operating units it has.
Investment Required
The fee for a Little Caesars franchise is $20,000, with a $5,000 reduction for existing franchisees and for veterans (service-disabled veterans do not have to pay the fee). Little Caesars provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.
| Item | Established Low Range | Established High Range |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $0-$15,000 | $20,000 |
| Rent | $1,500 | $6,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $50,000 | $300,000 |
| Fixtures, Equipment, and Signage | $80,000 | $170,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $11,000 | $20,000 |
| Expenses While Training | $7,000 | $9,000 |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies | $25,000 | $35,000 |
| Insurance | $500 | $1,500 |
| Utility Expenses | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $50 | $6,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $17,000 | $47,000 |
| Total Initial Investment | $193,050 | $619,500 |
Ongoing Expenses
Little Caesars franchisees pay royalty fees equal to 6% of gross sales.
What You Get: Training and Support
Little Caesars has a strong belief in supporting its franchisees. Initial training, a comprehensive program lasting six weeks at corporate headquarters and company-owned restaurants in Detroit, Michigan, covers topics such as store operations, cash management, human resources, customer service, marketing and quality assurance. A two-day real estate/architecture/equipment training program is completed before franchisees continue the rest of the training. Little Caesars supports franchisees with the tools of a proven system, including ongoing training, architectural services to help with design and construction, preferred lenders to assist with financing, ongoing research and development of new products, and continuing, effective marketing programs and support.
Territory
Little Caesars grants protected territories with a radius equal to one mile, except under certain circumstances (e.g. in highly populated urban areas).
Note: The tables and information regarding the number of operating units, investment required, ongoing expenses, training and territory grants were taken from the company's 2011 FDD.
