# Little Caesars - QSR Chain Profile

> Source: https://qsr.pro/chains/little-caesars
> Publisher: QSR Pro
> Last content update: 2026-07-03T16:41:58.665264+00:00


Pizza chain known for Hot-N-Ready pizzas and affordable pricing

Pizza chain known for Hot-N-Ready pizzas and affordable pricing

## Chain facts

- Founded: 1959
- Headquarters: Detroit, Michigan
- Segment: pizza

## Recorded metrics

- 2019 us unit count: 3248 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2020 us unit count: 3176 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2021 us unit count: 3287 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2022 us unit count: 3240 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2023 us unit count: 3393 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 initial investment max: 1900000 — FDD
- 2024 royalty rate: 6 — FDD
- 2024 us unit count: 3393 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 unit count: 4000 — Company reports
- 2024 system sales: 4400000000 — Industry reports
- 2024 auv: 750000 — Franchise analysis
- 2024 franchise fee: 20000 — FDD
- 2024 initial investment min: 379000 — FDD
- 2025 us unit count: 3461 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 global unit count: 4000 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 franchised pct: 90 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 digital sales pct: 40 — QSR Pro estimates