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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.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + up to 7% ad fund + $300/mo minimum royalty + $260/yr LMS fee + $25/mo Restaurant Dashboard fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Key Insights
- #2 largest franchise system in Fast Food
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LITTLE CAESARS Current | $377K – $1.8M | $20K | 6.0% | 3,788 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| KFC (NON-TRADITIONAL) | $1.2M – $4.2M | $45K | N/A | 3,404 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.5M – $2.5M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,120 |
| CHICK-FIL-A License Program | $586K – $3.4M | N/A | 10.0% | 2,795 |
Fast Food Average 132 franchises | $602K – $1.6M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 132 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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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.
180 SBA loans on record
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260 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Disputes primarily involve enforcement of franchise terminations due to operational standard non-compliance, non-payment of fees, or breach of settlement agreements. Some cases include counterclaims for wrongful termination, fraud, and violations of franchise laws.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a LITTLE CAESARS franchise ranges from $376,500 to $1,769,200. This includes a franchise fee of $20,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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