
Moving Forward: Al Bhakta claims MVP for Mega-Growth Leadership
Al Bhakta leads CMG Companies with 101 Sonic Drive-In units
Little Caesar's is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 303 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Little Caesar's has released a new ad featuring Justin Jefferson to promote their $4.99 pizza deal, which has received high scores in Test Your Ad results [[2026-10-30 QSR Ad of the Month Little Caesar’s and Justin Jefferson Score More than Laughs (5a0464)]]. * The QSR pizza category has gained share from the at-home pizza market, with QSR pizza now accounting for 45% of total pizza spending, a 3.1% increase compared to 2019, and Little Caesars is among the top brands [[2026-10-22 QSR pizza is stealing share from the freezer aisle (7cac02)]]. * Little Caesars has extended its multi-year agreement with Deliverect, expanding the partnership's third-party ordering deployment to Guatemala [[2026-10-20 Little Caesars expands Deliverect partnership to Guatemala (0a0350)]]. * Little Caesars has launched an autonomous delivery pilot program using electric sidewalk robots in three major metro markets, earning them the Overall Award for Franchise Operations & Technology Leadership [[2026-10-18 2026 Franchise Operations & Technology Leadership Award Winner, Little Caesars (685660)]]. * Jack Veltema has returned to Little Caesars as director of franchise sales for the West, bringing his experience as a franchisee and previous roles at the company [[2026-09-14 Jack Veltema Returns to Little Caesars as Sales Director (62085e)]]. * Little Caesars is bringing back its Detroit-Style Slices-N-Stix meal for a limited time, featuring two slices of Detroit-Style Deep Dish pizza and four pieces of Italian Cheese Bread for $4.99 [[2026-09-08 Little Caesars® Brings Back Detroit-Style Slices-N-Stix® for $4.99 for a Limited (936d84)]]. * Little Caesars is opening four new locations on US Navy bases, building on its commitment to serving military communities [[2026-09-02 Little Caesars Announces Four New Military Base Locations (fac66e)]]. * A veteran franchisee, Michael Khalil, has signed a 15-unit agreement to develop Mike's Red Tacos in Michigan, and also owns and operates Little Caesars locations [[2026-09-01 Little Caesars, Jersey Mike's franchisee adding Mike's Red Tacos to Michigan por (29fddb)]]. * Red Door Brands, a portfolio company operating Arby's, McAlister's Deli, and Little Caesars, is setting the stage for a comeback after a difficult year with new COO and majority partner Kayla Edidin [[2026-09-04 After Difficult Year, Red Door Brands Sets Stage for Comeback (30ef70)]]. * Kayla, who went from working at Quiznos at 16 to buying a majority stake in a multi-unit portfolio spanning Arby's, McAlister's, and Little Caesars, is now focused on growing her business [[2026-09-24 From Quiznos Employee to 10+ Unit Restaurant Owner (c7b4ae)]]. * Little Caesars has been recognized for its Operations & Technology Leadership at the 8th Annual Franchise Innovation Awards [[2026-10-12 Filed under Restaurants / Pizza.
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Al Bhakta leads CMG Companies with 101 Sonic Drive-In units

Jim Balis is the 2024 Multi-Brand Leadership MVP for achieving brand leadership with multiple brands, including Little Caesars and Wingstop.

Little Caesars signs several new multi-unit development agreements, expanding to new locations in San Diego, Memphis, Tampa, and other cities.

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Little Caesars celebrates grand opening in Corona, NY, with free pizza for a year giveaway and a $1,000 donation to a local organization.

A father-daughter duo, Rod Valencia and Joumana Lollobrigida, open a new Little Caesars Pizza restaurant in Queens, New York, as part of an eight-unit agreement with the pizza chain.

The NCAA Corporate Partners Program features top franchises during March Madness, including Wendy's, Pizza Hut, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Great Clips, offering promotions and giveaways.
2024 Multi-Unit Franchising Convention highlights dynamic leaders driving growth in franchising, featuring keynote speakers, panels, and educational break-out sessions.
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Franchise system emphasizes brand consistency while catering to local tastes and preferences through sales data and community feedback.

Franchise operators prepare for economic turbulence in 2024, with value-oriented brands expected to have a strategic advantage in a cost-conscious environment.

Multi-unit franchisees are optimistic about the coming year, despite high interest rates and inflation, and plan to navigate the changing economic environment through innovation and diversification.

Little Caesars launches Detroit-Style Slices-N-Stix across New York City locations, offering a combo of two slices of Detroit-style pizza and four pieces of Italian Cheese Bread for $4.99.

Little Caesars inks several franchise development agreements in Boston and Chicago, adding 15 new locations across two markets.

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Little Caesars kicks off second season as Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, celebrating fans with free delivery and promotions.

Little Caesars VP Patrick Cunningham discusses tech trends in franchise development, focusing on operational efficiency and adapting to consumer preferences.

Pepsi and Little Caesars are giving pineapple lovers more ways to enjoy the tropical fruit on their pizza and in their Pepsi.

American Dairy Queen Corporation hires two executives to increase its global footprint, expanding its international business team and brand awareness.

Little Caesars re-launches its Pretzel Crust Pizza, featuring a salted pretzel crust and creamy cheddar cheese sauce.