Little Caesars Pizza Continues Growth in Spain with First Stores in Barcelona

Little Caesars® Pizza, the third largest pizza chain in the world1, celebrates the opening its first restaurants in Barcelona this month expanding its presence in Spain. The global brand, which currently operates in 27 countries and territories, opened its first restaurants in Madrid in December 2019. The restaurants in Barcelona are owned and operated by Intepizzaco, Socidad Limitada. The first two restaurants in Barcelona are located in the Sants and Paselo Colón neighborhoods.

“It’s been incredible to see the growth of Little Caesars in Madrid so far and so we’re excited to continue that growth with our first stores in Barcelona,” says Andres de Robina, Vice President of International for Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. “Barcelona is a very important market for Little Caesars as we continue our expansion throughout Spain, where the quick service restaurant industry has one of the highest growth rates in the region. We’re thrilled to work with our local franchisee to bring Little Caesars to families in Barcelona.”

Little Caesars Pizza’s signature HOT-N-READY® model gives customers the easy and quick option to simply stop in and carry out a selection of freshly made, great tasting pizzas and side items without waiting or ordering ahead. In addition to convenience, Little Caesars Pizza is known for its affordability, and was named the “Best Value in America” for 14 consecutive years2.

“HOT-N-READY is a completely unique concept and the model provides customers a great tasting pizza at an everyday affordable price. Now more than ever it is important to offer customers a safe and satisfying meal option for their families,” added Emilio Chavez, the local franchisee and CEO of Interpizzaco. “We are so excited to be opening our doors in Barcelona and look forward to serving the community and creating hundreds of jobs over the next several years as we grow.”

The menu in Barcelona will feature several HOT-N-READY® large pizzas starting at only 5€, including Pepperoni Margarita and Jamón York. Other delicious offerings include a Hula Hawaiian pizza, the Barbacoa with chicken, bacon and onion, and the Chicken Supreme, which has chicken, mushrooms, green peppers, and onions. Little Caesars signature Crazy Bread® will also be available. All pizzas on the menu are large, 36cm.

Over the past few years, Little Caesars Pizza has grown its international presence with restaurants in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Canada, the Caribbean and Asia Pacific, opening restaurants in Colombia, Spain and Barbados. Little Caesars has ambitious plans to continue expanding the brand around the world and is actively seeking franchisees interested in joining this world-renowned brand. In 2022, Little Caesars will open its first restaurants in several new markets including Russia, Portugal, Ecuador, and the United Kingdom.

Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, Little Caesars was founded by Mike and Marian Ilitch in 1959 as a single, family-owned restaurant. Today, Little Caesars is the third largest pizza chain in the world, with stores in each of the 50 U.S. states and 27 countries and territories.

Known for its HOT-N-READY® pizza and famed Crazy Bread®, Little Caesars has been named "Best Value in America" for the past 14 years (based on nationwide survey of national quick service restaurant customers conducted by Sandelman & Associates - 2007-2020 entitled "Highest Rated Chain – Value for the Money"). Little Caesars products are made with quality ingredients, like fresh, never frozen, mozzarella and Muenster cheese and sauce made from fresh-packed, vine-ripened California crushed tomatoes.

An exceptionally high growth company with more than 60 years of experience in the $132 billion worldwide pizza industry, Little Caesars is continually looking for franchisee candidates to join our team in markets around the world. In addition to providing the opportunity for entrepreneurial independence in a franchise system, Little Caesars offers strong brand awareness with one of the most recognized and appealing characters in the country, Little Caesar.

2 Nationwide survey of national quick service restaurant customers conducted by Sandelman & Associates - 2007-2020 entitled “Highest Rated Chain – Value for the Money”