Little Caesars
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Little Caesars franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 1962 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Detroit, MI United States Source: franchise.org
Little Caesars sells pizza and accompanying menu items through a restaurant network. Customers can choose specialty pizzas or customize toppings and order for carryout or delivery.
Headline figures
Quick facts
- What is the Little Caesars initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $20,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 15). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Little Caesars charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $6 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 18). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $7 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 18). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Little Caesars disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Little Caesars FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- How many Little Caesars locations are there?
- The FDD reports 4,374 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 74). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
- 2Outlets grew by 93 in 2025, to 4,374 (United States and listed territories, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 15
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Weekly royalty greater of 6% of Gross Sales or $300Main ongoing fee
71 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2026 FDD for Little Caesars has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States and listed territories, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of December31 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 74
Net +3,799 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Little Caesars reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Reported units went from 4,281 to 4,374 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 15
- [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 74
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
1,226 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | due from parent 2025 | $5,010,900 |
| 2025 | contributed capital 2025 | $5,010,900 |
| 2024 | due from parent 2024 | $5,010,900 |
| 2024 | contributed capital 2024 | $5,010,900 |
| 2023 | due from parent 2023 | $5,010,900 |
| 2023 | contributed capital 2023 | $5,010,900 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 20 · PDF p. 80 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Nebraska 2025 — Ceased other
“2025 30 0 0 0 0 1 29”
Note: This Item 20 claim identifies one state's outlet or transfer data. The review scope permits only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 80 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Nevada 2023 — Start
“2023 20 0 0 0 0 1 19”
Note: This Item 20 claim identifies one state's outlet or transfer data. The review scope permits only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 80 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Nevada 2023 — Opened
“2023 20 0 0 0 0 1 19”
Note: This Item 20 claim identifies one state's outlet or transfer data. The review scope permits only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 80 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Nebraska 2025 — End
“2025 30 0 0 0 0 1 29”
Note: This Item 20 claim identifies one state's outlet or transfer data. The review scope permits only national/systemwide Total rows.
Item 20 · PDF p. 78 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Arkansas 2024 — End
“2024 42 1 0 0 0 0 43”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 78 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 California 2025 — Start
“2025 332 6 0 0 0 0 338”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 78 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Colorado 2024 — Reacquired
“2024 61 1 0 0 0 0 62”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 78 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Colorado 2024 — Nonrenewals
“2024 61 1 0 0 0 0 62”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 78 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Colorado 2024 — Opened
“2024 61 1 0 0 0 0 62”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 78 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Arkansas 2025 — Start
“2025 43 1 0 0 0 0 44”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 78 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Colorado 2024 — Terminations
“2024 61 1 0 0 0 0 62”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 78 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 California 2024 — End
“2024 327 5 0 0 0 0 332”
Note: This is not a verifiable national/systemwide Total row for Item 20.
Item 20 · PDF p. 78 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Arkansas 2025 — End
“2025 43 1 0 0 0 0 44”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 row. The required check is limited to national/systemwide Total rows, so this state entry cannot be verified under that scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 78 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Arkansas 2025 — Ceased other
“2025 43 1 0 0 0 0 44”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 row. The required check is limited to national/systemwide Total rows, so this state entry cannot be verified under that scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 78 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Arkansas 2025 — Nonrenewals
“2025 43 1 0 0 0 0 44”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 row. The required check is limited to national/systemwide Total rows, so this state entry cannot be verified under that scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 78 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Arkansas 2025 — Opened
“2025 43 1 0 0 0 0 44”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 row. The required check is limited to national/systemwide Total rows, so this state entry cannot be verified under that scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 78 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Arkansas 2025 — Reacquired
“2025 43 1 0 0 0 0 44”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 row. The required check is limited to national/systemwide Total rows, so this state entry cannot be verified under that scope.
Item 20 · PDF p. 78 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 Arkansas 2025 — Terminations
“2025 43 1 0 0 0 0 44”
Note: This is a state-level Item 20 row. The required check is limited to national/systemwide Total rows, so this state entry cannot be verified under that scope.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.