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Little Caesars to add 50 Northwest US stores, names supply chain chief

Little Caesars Chief Supply Chain Officer Glen McIntosh. (Photo provided)

April 27, 2021

Detroit-based Little Caesars is adding stores in the Pacific Northwest and adding a supply chain chief to its leadership ranks, according to a series of news releases.

The brand said it has a goal to add more than 50 franchise units across Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington by 2026. The company now has more than 120 locations in the Pacific Northwest.

"We know the Pacific Northwest is ripe with aspiring entrepreneurs who value technology and innovation," Craig Sherwood, vice president of U.S Development at Little Caesars, said in the release. "And, the benefits of our new contactless options for both delivery and carry-out have never been more important. This includes our signature Pizza Portal® pickup—the first heated, self-service mobile order pickup station in the restaurant industry—and our revolutionary Reserve-N-Ready® system for pickup and delivery. We are confident that our business model is a perfect fit for prospects in these key areas."

Little Caesars is seeking single- and multi-unit franchisees looking to grow their businesses, primarily in the cities of Beaverton, Tigard, Tacoma and Bellevue. Little Caesars franchising investments start at around $360,000, with incentive programs for both veterans and first responders.

The brand also said its has named a former divisional vice president of the parent company to a newly-created role of chief supply chain officer. Glen McIntosh will lead end-to-end supply chain strategies for the Detroit-based company, including purchasing, replenishment, transportation, warehousing, distribution, international supply chain and export functions, a news release said.

"With his experience and leadership abilities, Glen will help support our continued growth all over the world," David Scrivano, Little Caesars president and CEO, said in the release. "The development and execution of innovative, time and cost-saving strategies will benefit our franchisees and stores and ensure our customers continue to receive the very best in quality products at a great value."

McIntosh has more than 25 years of supply chain experience, having served most recently as vice president of distribution operations at Blue Line Foodservice Distribution, a division of Little Caesars. Previously, he served in various supply chain capacities in the food and automotive industries.
McIntosh is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a graduate of the University of North Texas.

"We are experiencing rapid growth both in the United States and internationally, which presents a unique and exciting opportunity in my field," McIntosh said in the release. "I am looking forward to further developing and leading efficient and robust supply chain efforts, making it possible for Little Caesars stores around the globe to serve customers a delicious, fresh product with industry-leading convenience and value."