Little Caesars

Business overview

Little Caesars is one of the largest carryout pizza chains, with thousands of stores. The total startup investment is estimated from about $380,000 up to $1.7 million. The franchise fee is relatively low at $20,000. The company typically looks for franchisees with at least $150,000 in net worth and $50,000 in liquid capital. Ongoing royalties are 6% of sales, and marketing fees about 5% of sales. Little Caesars attracts customers with its low-priced, ready-made pizzas, which helps franchisees achieve high volume, especially in value-conscious markets.

Research factors

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