Franchising

Little Caesars to add more than 30 restaurants across 7 states

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April 18, 2024

Little Caesars has signed franchise agreements to open more than 30 restaurants in seven U.S. markets, according to a press release.

San Diego, Memphis, Tampa, Raleigh, Minneapolis-St. Paul, San Antonio, and Eugene, Oregon will see new locations.

Spearheading Little Caesars expansion across Southern California is Leo Gonzalez, an experienced franchise owner operating multiple Little Caesars restaurants in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles.

Recognizing areas of opportunity to grow the brand across an untapped market, Gonzalez committed to open nine Little Caesars in San Diego over the next four years.

New franchise owners Jocelyn Monperousse and Lissette Isabel, co-owners of RJBL Pizza, will open the first traditional Little Caesars restaurant in Bradenton, Florida. Their five-unit franchise agreement will support their continued development plans in the Tampa market going into 2027.

"The growth and momentum we've built in the first three months of 2024 underscores the strength and viability of Little Caesars. With a business model that's built for our franchise owners, we've successfully garnered the attention of many experienced multi-unit operators," Patrick Cunningham, VP of U.S. development at Little Caesars, said in the release. "Our development pipeline is strong and as we look ahead into the year, we remain committed to building on this momentum, seeking opportunities to expand our presence while meeting the evolving demands of our guests through technology and innovation."

Multi-unit franchising opportunities remain in regions across the U.S., including the Northeast, Pacific Northwest, Kansas City, New Orleans, and North and South Carolina.

Little Caesars is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.