Little Caesars franchise

Opening costs and fees

$376,500–$1,769,200

Opening costs vary by format, location and lease terms.

investment

The official website gives an investment headline of $376,500–$1,769,200 and a $20,000 initial fee. Format mapping and exclusions are unverified; this is an undated website estimate, not a completed Item 7 review.

recurring conditional fees

The official FAQ lists a 6% royalty and 5% marketing fee without defining the calculation base. Minimums, caps, technology charges and transaction fees remain unverified.

Running the business

owner training support

The official site describes five weeks of in-store training, one week of brand training and virtual courses. Full owner-participation obligations and detailed hours remain unverified.

Locations

The filing reports 4,374 traditional restaurants for 2025, including U.S. territories. Nontraditional formats are excluded, and state totals and reporting dates conflict; this is not a comparable U.S. location total.

Existing locations do not establish that a new territory is available. Confirm your market with the franchisor.