Little Caesars plans nearly 25 new stores in major markets

Little Caesars is aiming to grow its presence in large U.S. cities.

The pizza giant will open 23 new restaurants in major markets this year such as Dallas, Los Angeles, San Antonio, Charlotte, Albuquerque, Brooklyn and Baltimore. Additionally, Little Caesars hosted several grand openings over the past few months, including three new restaurants in New York City.

The new expansion plans, fueled by agreements with restaurant operators, come months after Little Caesars announced plans to bring 30 new restaurants to seven states.

"Over the past few years, we've taken steps to continue to meet the demands and preferences of franchisees and guests alike,” said Patrick Cunningham, VP of U.S. development at Little Caesars. “As we celebrate our 65th anniversary, we're thrilled to see our franchisees' hard work come to fruition and encouraged by the significant strides we've made so far this year as a brand. With several new deals and grand openings on the way, we're excited about the future of Little Caesars and look forward to giving guests more opportunities to enjoy their favorite menu items nationwide."

Little Caesars’ expansion efforts in the Northeast include the recent commitment made by restaurateurs Suhel Ahmed and Saurabh Desai, who plan to open 10 new locations throughout New York City by 2026. Another franchise operator, Kiren Patel, who, together with his team at Sagacity Ventures, acquired more than 30 Little Caesars restaurants across the Northeast and committed to opening additional locations in the Baltimore market. The franchise group's goal is to expand to 50 Little Caesars across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Maryland.