Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $20,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $376,500 – $1,769,200 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | MI |
| Legal name (Item 1) | LITTLE CAESAR ENTERPRISES, INC |
| FDD issuance date | 2026-03-27 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 3788 (Item 20, p.74) |
| Brand website | https://www.littlecaesars.com |
About Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc
LITTLE CAESARS is a registered franchise offering services in the Other sector.
FDD-derived details (fees, outlets, ownership, sourcing)
LITTLE CAESARS is a registered franchise offering services in the Other sector. MONEY FIGURES (Little Caesars 2026 FDD, issued March 27, 2026): initial franchise fee $20,000 standard (Item 5, p15); total investment $376,500–$1,769,200 (Item 7, p29); royalty 6% of Gross Sales (greater of 6% or $300 per week, Item 6, p18); 4,374 outlets at year-end 2025 — 3,788 franchised + 586 company-owned (Item 20 Table 1, p74). Source: MN CARDS file 4089, doc 36134-202604-03, received 04/22/2026.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,641 | 575 | 4,216 |
| 2024 | 3,701 | 580 | 4,281 |
| 2025 | 3,788 | 586 | 4,374 |
Source: Item 20, p.74 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 12 (Item 20, p.74-86 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 808 (Item 20, p.71 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 5 (Item 3, p.13 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.15 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): Disclosed matters include franchise termination enforcement, breach of contract, and antitrust claims. Most cases were resolved via settlement or judgment in favor of the franchisor. (Item 3, p.13-15 of the FDD)
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.61 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | No (Item 15, p.61 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): The Franchise Agreement typically grants a Protected Territory within a one-mile radius of the Approved Location, though this may be reduced or omitted in certain areas like New York City. (Item 12, p.51 of the FDD)
Training: We have the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement if, at any time during the initial training program, we conclude (in our sole judgment) that you do not appear to possess the skills necessary to properly fulfill and discharge the demands and responsibilities required by the System or the Franchise Agreement. (Item 11, p.39 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Compliance with standards and policies
- Trademarks and proprietary information
- Ongoing product/service purchases
- Maintenance, appearance and remodeling requirements
- Advertising
- Records and reports
- Inspections and audits
Source: Item 11, p.18 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Detroit, MI (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 64 (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.64 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 10 years (Item 17, p.64 of the FDD) |
| Veteran discount | Offered (Item 5, p.15 of the FDD) |
| Advertising / brand fund fee | 7% of gross sales (Item 6, p.18 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 586 (Item 20, p.74 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- Does the franchisor make financial performance representations (Item 19)? If it does, ask for the average unit revenue. Ask for the median too. This FDD makes none that we could extract.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, the territory carries some protection but not full exclusivity — for example, the franchisor may reserve certain channels or accounts. Future concepts may also be reserved. Areas inside an existing franchisee's protected territory are generally not available to a new buyer for a directly competing unit; the exact limits are in the FDD text quoted above.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Next steps with Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc
Put Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.