Franchising

Little Caesars eyes Hawaii as next state for growth

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June 29, 2022

Little Caesars is looking to grow its presence in Hawaii with a goal of opening more than 16 new franchise stores across the islands by 2027, according to a press release.

The bulk of franchise ownership opportunities are available on the island of Oahu, home to Honolulu, but the brand has also identified Kauai, Maui, the Big Island and Molokai as territories ripe for growth.

The brand is focusing on providing military veterans located on the islands with financial incentives to open a franchise through the company's Veterans Program. Established in 2006 by Little Caesars founder Mike Ilitch, a Korean War military veteran, the program is designed to expand business opportunities for servicepeople.

"With more than 10 percent of the population made up of veterans and over 13 military bases in the state, Hawaii is home to some of our country's greatest heroes," Craig Sherwood, Little Caesars vice president of U.S. development, said in the release. "Our brand knows from experience—with hundreds of veteran-owned Little Caesars stores across the country—that military veterans make some of the best business owners out there. And in a market with such a large military presence, there are endless opportunities for veterans and other entrepreneurs to pursue business ownership by franchising with Little Caesars."

Little Caesars is seeking both multi-unit and single-unit investors.

The company operates stores in each of the 50 states and 27 countries and territories.