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PROVIDENCE, R.I., July 14 -- Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. today celebrated the opening of a new location in Providence as Little Caesars franchisee Gabi Bazzi opened his doors for business at 539 Smith St. "Little Caesars is well known for its great value, quick service, and tremendous appeal to families," said Bazzi. "I am excited to offer a large, fresh, pepperoni pizza that's ready when my customers are, with no waiting or need to call ahead."

Before becoming a Little Caesars franchisee, Bazzi worked in Detroit for the publisher of a Detroit media outlet. "I felt it was time for a career change. The challenging economy motivated me to become more independent and take control of my family's future. Little Caesars is growing at a time when many other companies are not, and it is a great opportunity for me."

To maintain its continued growth, Little Caesars supports franchisees with strong processes and a proven system that includes: ongoing training and support, architectural services to help with store design and construction, preferred lenders to assist with financing, the ongoing research and development of new products, and effective marketing programs and support.

Little Caesars uses fresh ingredients, including dough made fresh in stores, fresh, never-frozen cheese, and sauce made with vine-ripened tomatoes. Some of the menu items Bazzi will feature in his store include HOT-N-READY(R) Pizza, Crazy Bread(R), Caesar Wings(R) and Caesar Dips(R).

Giving back to the communities in which Little Caesars does business has been part of the company's philosophy since shortly after the company began in 1959. As a new business owner, Bazzi plans to support local organizations and community events in Providence and the surrounding area.

"I look forward to getting involved and supporting efforts that are important to the Providence community," Bazzi said.

About Little Caesars

Little Caesars Pizza founders Michael and Marian Ilitch opened their first restaurant in Garden City, Michigan, in 1959. Little Caesars, the fastest growing pizza chain, built more stores in the world in 2008 than any other pizza brand and today is the largest carry-out chain globally with restaurants on five continents. Little Caesars is growing in prime markets across the country, and is offering strong franchisee candidates an opportunity for independence with a proven system. For the second year in a row, Little Caesars was named "Best Value in America"* of all quick-serve restaurant chains. In addition, Little Caesars offers strong brand awareness with one of the most recognized and appealing characters in the country, Little Caesar.

In addition to Little Caesars Pizza, Ilitch companies in the food, sports and entertainment industries include: the Detroit Red Wings, Olympia Entertainment, Olympia Development, Blue Line Foodservice Distribution, Champion Foods, Ilitch Holdings, Inc., Uptown Entertainment, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, and a variety of venues within these entities. Michael Ilitch owns the Detroit Tigers. Marian Ilitch owns MotorCity Casino Hotel.

"Highest-Rated Chain - Value for the Money" based on a nationwide survey of quick-service restaurant consumers conducted by Sandelman & Associates, 2008

SOURCE Little Caesar Enterprises

CONTACT: Kathryn Oldham, Little Caesars, +1-313-983-6398