OUR PURPOSE
To provide honorably released veterans with a business opportunity when they transition to civilian life or seek a career change, and thank them for the sacrifices they and their families made for our country
“Our fine men and women demonstrate great courage and dedication by serving their country at home and abroad. We are committed to helping our military personnel to apply that same courage and strength in making the transition to civilian life and employment. The Canadian Forces appreciates all initiatives undertaken for the benefit of our sailors, soldiers, airmen and airwomen.
Congratulations to Little Caesars for their Veterans Program.” - Program Manager, Transition Assistance Program (TAP),
Department of National Defence
FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES
Little Caesars is looking for veterans with integrity and character who take initiative, utilize a teamwork management style and have a strong personal commitment to the business. A Little Caesars franchise provides business owners with the opportunity to become leaders in the communities they serve, maximize their potential and realize a strong sense of accomplishment by achieving goals and growing their business.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
All Qualified Veterans
The Little Caesars Canadian Veterans Program provides the following benefits for veterans who qualify as Little Caesars Franchisees: a $5,000 reduction of the franchising fee for the first new store and a $5,000 credit on the initial equipment order.
Medically Released Veterans
Medically released veterans are eligible for greater benefits up to $35,000:
• Franchise fee ($20,000) waived for the first new store
• Additional financing options and benefits (up to approximately $3,000)
• $10,000 credit on the initial equipment order
• Grand Opening support from leading national companies (approximately $2,000)
LITTLE CAESARS VETERANS PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS
We’re proud to work with key suppliers to create a unique program with significant credits and benefits that can help veterans transitioning to civilian life, or seeking a career change.
ABOUT LITTLE CAESARS
 Little Caesars Pizza founders Michael and Marian Ilitch opened their first restaurant in Garden City, Michigan in 1959. Today, Little Caesars is the world’s largest carry-out pizza chain, and one of the top four international pizza chains with restaurants on five continents. Little Caesars is expanding in prime locations across Canada, and provides franchisees with ongoing training and support. Known for its many innovations in the quick serve segment, Little Caesars has a track record of highly recognized product and promotional innovations, including HOT-N-READY® products and Crazy Bread®. In addition, Little Caesars offers strong consumer awareness with one of the world’s most recognized brands and character icons, “Little Caesar.”
HISTORY
Little Caesars® believes in giving back to the people and the communities that support our business across the country.
We also believe that our veterans, the men and women who have given so much to serve our country, should return home with business prospects to help them achieve their hopes and dreams. We created the Little Caesars Veterans Program to honor qualified veterans and provide them with an opportunity to become Little Caesars franchise owners.
Little Caesars’ founder, Michael Ilitch, a Marine and former Detroit Tigers minor league baseball player, is familiar with facing transitions. After an injury ended his baseball career, Mr. Ilitch had to determine what to do next. After investing his life savings to start Little Caesars Pizza with his wife Marian, he knows the rewards of building a business. Mr. Ilitch read about Army Staff Sergeant Robbie Doughty, who lost his legs while serving in Iraq, and was impressed with his attitude and strength of character. After meeting Robbie, he was even more impressed and wanted to show his appreciation. He gave Robbie a Little Caesars pizza franchise in his hometown of Paducah, Kentucky. Robbie inspired Mr. Ilitch to want to do more, so Little Caesars Created the Little Caesars Veterans program to provide more business opportunities for veterans.
RELATED ARTICLES:
Little Caesars Canadian Veterans Program - Business News Network
Franchises lead to business careers - New Brunswick Business Journal
New career incentive for veterans - LE Journal Lookout
Little Caesar's salutes Canada's military - Hamilton Spectator
Former Soldiers get a piece of the pie - Toronto Sun
Little Caesars Veterans Program expands to Canada - Pizza Marketplace
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