LITTLE CAESARS
Little Caesars Enterprises, Inc. franchises carryout-only pizza restaurants featuring pizza, chicken wings, Crazy Bread products, and other related items, operating under a standardized system with proprietary marks, recipes, and operational guidelines. Franchisees can acquire single restaurant franchises or enter territory reservation agreements for developing multiple units in protected territories. The business targets the highly competitive fast-food pizza market, emphasizing efficient carryout service with optional drive-thru windows and limited delivery.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty (greater of 6% Gross Sales or $300/week) + up to 7% advertising fee + $2,990/yr Caesar Vision support (~$249/mo) + $260/yr LMS (~$22/mo)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How LITTLE CAESARS Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LITTLE CAESARS Current | $447K – $1.8M | $20K | 6.0% | 7 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M – $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K – $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
Fast Food Average 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+38 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for LITTLE CAESARS franchisees (2013 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
4,058 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily termination disputes due to failure to meet operational standards or development requirements, including counterclaims for wrongful termination, breach of franchise laws, and fee-related issues; one case involving breach of a prior settlement agreement with a former franchisee affiliate.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a LITTLE CAESARS franchise ranges from $446,500 to $1,817,200. This includes a franchise fee of $20,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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