DETROIT, June 24 MI-Little-Caesars
DETROIT, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is
growing in prime markets across the country, attracting the attention of
multi-brand franchisees with an appetite for business growth and opportunity.
In fact, some multi-brand franchisees have found Little Caesars so rewarding
that they have divested other interests to focus on their Little Caesars
business.
"My experience with Little Caesars has been so satisfying that I sold
other interests, including my cellular phone, ice cream and bakery businesses
in the past 18 months to completely concentrate on growing my Little Caesars
franchise," said Zach Miller, 30, Little Caesars franchisee in Tacoma,
Washington. "The opportunity for growth, coupled with the franchise services
support I have received from Little Caesars corporate offices, which is the
standard to which I compare all others, made the choice clear. I'm continuing
my growth with Little Caesars by opening another location, bringing the total
number of stores I've opened to seven in less than two years."
In 2007, Little Caesars attracted more new franchisees than in any other
year, and new franchisees opened more new stores than had been opened in any
year within the last decade.
Little Caesars is growing in areas across the country, with a primary focus on
New England, other East Coast markets and Midwest cities.
"Little Caesars welcomes operators who franchise with other brands because
they have experience running a business. This experience provides an excellent
background by which to judge our system," said Bob Mazziotti, senior vice
president, franchise development, Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
"Overwhelmingly, they appreciate our system. We frequently hear about the
value they place on our simple operating model, and the outstanding value of
our products. Little Caesars is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs desiring
more independence with a system that works."
Little Caesars is a strong, globally recognized brand that supports
franchisees with the tools of a proven system, including ongoing training,
architectural services to help with design and construction, preferred lenders
to assist with financing, the ongoing research and development of new
products, and continuing, effective marketing programs and support.
"After selling my interests with another quick-serve franchisor, I focused
on growing with Little Caesars," said Brian Conneran, 45, Little Caesars
franchisee in North Dakota and Minnesota. In the last two years I've opened
seven stores, and I plan to open three more in 2008. The great products,
simple operating model, and opportunity for growth have made Little Caesars
the most profitable and the most personally rewarding out of the six different
brands that I have franchised with in several industries."
About Little Caesars
Little Caesars Pizza founders Michael and Marian Ilitch opened their first
restaurant in Garden City, Michigan in 1959. Little Caesars built more stores
in the U.S. in 2007 than any other pizza chain and today is the largest carry-
out chain internationally with restaurants on five continents. Little Caesars
is growing in prime markets across the country, and is offering strong
franchisee candidates an opportunity for independence with a proven system. In
addition, Little Caesars offers strong brand awareness with one of the most
recognized characters in the country, Little Caesar, that appeals to both
adults and children.
In addition to Little Caesars Pizza, Ilitch companies in the food, sports
and entertainment industries include - the Detroit Red Wings, Olympia
Entertainment, Olympia Development, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution,
Champion Foods, Ilitch Holdings, Inc., Uptown Entertainment, Little Caesars
Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, and a variety of venues within these entities.
Michael Ilitch owns the Detroit Tigers. Marian Ilitch owns MotorCity Casino
Hotel.
For more information about Little Caesars, available franchise
opportunities and markets, and the Little Caesars Love Kitchen, visit
www.LittleCaesars.com or call 1.800.553.5776.
SOURCE Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
