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FRANCHISEE IN ACTION: Little Caesars
Owning a Slice of the Pie with a Little Caesars Franchise
Discipline, tenacity, and attention to detail are critical in any business venture. Add in an entrepreneurial spirit and you’ve got the right mix of qualities for franchise ownership. So when it came to deciding on their next career step, Mechelle and Thomas Fitzgerald decided to funnel their distinct expertise into their own business — and selected Little Caesars as the brand they wanted to represent. In April, the Fitzgeralds officially expanded the $145 billion worldwide pizza industry by launching Little Caesars of Marshfield, Missouri.
USA Proud After serving in the U.S. military (Tom in the Navy from 1991 to 1997 and Mechelle in the Army from 1997-1999) and then raising four children, the duo was searching for their next venture. But with the thousands of franchise brands to choose from, why did they join the pizza party? Mechelle said that Little Caesars was a natural fit for the couple because it checked several critical boxes. First, it’s a familyowned business with roots that go all the way back to 1959 when founders Mike and Marian Ilitch opened the inaugural
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