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Little Caesars FDD Analysis · 2026

Little Caesars Franchise Cost (2026 FDD)

Inside the Little Caesars franchise disclosure

You searched the right thing. The FDD is the document that spells out what a Little Caesars franchise is really about — what you're committing to, and what they're committing to you. Here's a sampling of what their 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document reveals:

Investment to open
$376K–$1.77M
System size
4,3743,788 franchised
Financial perf. (Item 19)
Not in this FDD
Year
2026analyzed May 7

§What changed — in 2025, Little Caesars grew from 4,285 to 4,374 locations. (Item 20.)

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01 · From the filing

Here's what their franchise disclosure tells you

Six of the items Little Caesars' 2026 FDD has to answer, drawn straight from the filing. The rest of the document — and the figures behind these — open in the Workspace. See what that looks like →

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Item 7
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Estimated Initial Investment

The full cost to open, low to high, including working capital.
$376,500–$1,769,200
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Item 19
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Financial Performance

Makes no financial performance representation — no earnings figures are disclosed.
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Item 20
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Outlets & Franchisees

Outlet counts, openings and closures, turnover.
4,374 locations
In 2025, opened 109 new locations and closed 22.
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Item 6
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Other Fees

The recurring fees — royalty, brand fund, and the rest.
6% royalty · 7% brand fund
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Item 5
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Initial Fees

The upfront fees due before opening.
$20,000 franchise fee
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Item 12
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Territory

Gives you a protected area.
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Little Caesars' $376K–$1.77M sits against a median of $689,000 across the 46 pizza franchises on file that disclose an investment range.

02 · Read it with Clara

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Little Caesars' franchise agreement is a 10-year commitment — and the FDD spells out exactly what you're signing up for. You cannot change the FDD, and that's not the point. The point is to walk into your attorney conversation already knowing the document, so you ask the questions that matter most to you.

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03 · Common questions

Common questions

How much does it cost to open a Little Caesars franchise?

Little Caesars' 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $376,500 to $1,769,200, including the $20,000 franchise fee. (Item 7.)

What are the ongoing fees for a Little Caesars franchise?

Little Caesars reports a royalty of 6%, plus a 7% brand-fund contribution; the rest of the recurring fees are itemized in Item 6 of the 2026 FDD.

Does Little Caesars share how its franchises perform financially?

Little Caesars' 2026 FDD does not include a financial performance representation — Item 19 makes no earnings claims.

How many Little Caesars locations are there?

Little Caesars' 2026 FDD reports 4,374 locations — 3,788 franchised and 586 company-owned (Item 20).

Drawn from Little Caesars' 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document · last updated May 7, 2026.

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