Little Caesars targeting at least a dozen new New York metro sites in 2021

The family-owned pizza chain is doubling down on one of the most competitive pizza markets in the world.

Little Caesars has announced plans to sign at least a dozen new franchise units in the New York metro area before the end of this year.

It’s looking for franchisees to expand its presence in the Long Island, Westchester, northern New Jersey markets, as well as the five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.

“New Yorkers know their pizza, making the metro area arguably one of the top pizza capitals of the world,” said Craig Sherwood, vice president of U.S development at Little Caesars. “Our great product, unique delivery system, and small footprint model present numerous benefits to prospective franchise owners and their potential customers in this area, making this a key market for us to grow our presence in.”

Little Caesars already has several locations currently open and operating in the New York metro area, and is on the lookout for both single- and multi-unit operators who are looking to expand their F&B portfolio.

“When hit with so many unprecedented challenges in 2020, the Little Caesars business model proved to be ahead of its time in terms of meeting customers where they’re at,” said Sherwood.

“As we continue fulfilling the increasing consumer demand for convenience and quality, we look forward to working with sophisticated business owners to help us reach a wider audience than ever before.”