Little Caesars
Little Caesars is a leading pizza chain known for its HOT-N-READY pizzas and innovative service models, founded in 1959.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1959
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- David Scrivano
About
Little Caesar Enterprises Inc. (doing business as Little Caesars) is an American multinational chain of pizza restaurants that was founded in 1959. Little Caesars is the fourth largest pizza chain by total sales in the United States behind Pizza Hut, Domino's, and Papa John's. It operates and franchises pizza restaurants in the United States and internationally in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company is owned by Ilitch Holdings, and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Little Caesars was founded on May 8, 1959, by Mike Ilitch and Marian Ilitch, starting as a single family-owned restaurant in a strip mall in Garden City, Michigan. Known for its advertising catchphrase 'Pizza! Pizza!', which was introduced in 1979, Little Caesars is recognized for its innovative service models such as the HOT-N-READY pizzas and Pizza Portal pickup systems. The company has also established itself as a significant contributor to community welfare through initiatives like the Little Caesars Love Kitchen that serves pizza to those in need. Today, it boasts over 5,463 locations and is committed to maintaining its reputation as a leader in fast food pizza offerings through continuous growth and adaptation to consumer needs.