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Associated Press
28-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
LITTLE CAESARS® LOVE KITCHEN® CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF SERVICE AND ITS 4 MILLIONTH GUEST IN ITS HOMETOWN OF DETROIT
DETROIT, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a milestone year marking four decades of community service, the Little Caesars Love Kitchen rolled through its hometown of Detroit, providing free, hot pizza slices to thousands of people in need over the last several months. This year's annual Detroit stops were especially significant as the brand celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Love Kitchen program. Recently, at Durfee Elementary-Middle School, the Little Caesars Love Kitchen proudly served its four millionth guest—a powerful moment that underscored the Love Kitchen's mission to serve love, comfort, and hot pizza to those who need it most. Throughout its 2025 hometown tour, the Love Kitchen visited numerous community organizations across Detroit and its suburbs, including Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, the Salvation Army, Central United Methodist Church, St. Patrick Center, SAY Detroit, Boys & Girls Club, Michigan Veterans Foundation, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, COTS, Make-A-Wish Michigan, and several first responder locations. Since its founding in 1985, the Love Kitchen has responded to national crises—from natural disasters like hurricanes and floods to times of social need like the COVID-19 pandemic. The program has brought its mobile pizza kitchen to all 48 contiguous U.S. states and four Canadian provinces, serving pizza with warmth, care, and a sense of dignity. The Love Kitchen also partnered with the NFL for a memorable event during the NFL Draft in Green Bay. Together, they visited the New Community Shelter, where guests were served a celebratory pizza lunch, bringing smiles, full stomachs, and a continued commitment to community. 'This year, as we reflect on 40 years of service and celebrate serving our 4 millionth guest, we're reminded of what the Love Kitchen truly represents,' said David Scrivano, CEO of Little Caesars. 'It's not just about pizza—it's about showing up for our communities and sharing a slice of love when it's needed most. That mission is only possible because of the people who power it.' Over the past four decades, more than 50,000 Little Caesars franchise owners, team members, and colleagues have generously donated their time, food, and labor to support Love Kitchen servings in the neighborhoods where the brand operates. Their passion and dedication are what keep the wheels turning—literally and figuratively—on this long-running initiative. As the Love Kitchen enters its next chapter, the commitment remains the same: to feed communities, support neighbors, and keep serving love, one slice at a time. About Little Caesars® Little Caesars, the Best Value in Pizza*, was founded by Mike and Marian Ilitch as a single, family-owned restaurant in 1959 and is headquartered in downtown Detroit, Michigan. It is the third-largest pizza chain in the world, with restaurants in each of the 50 U.S. states and 29 countries and territories. Known for its HOT-N-READY® pizza, Crazy Puffs®, and famed Crazy Bread®, Little Caesars uses quality ingredients, like fresh, never-frozen mozzarella and Muenster cheese and sauce made from fresh-packed, vine-ripened California crushed tomatoes. The brand is known for innovation and is home to the exclusive Pizza Portal® pickup, a heated, self-service mobile order pickup station. Little Caesars is also the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL. A high-growth company with over 65 years in the $150 billion worldwide pizza industry, Little Caesars continually looks for franchisee candidates to join the team in markets worldwide. In addition to providing the opportunity for entrepreneurial independence in a franchise system, Little Caesars offers a simple operating system, a reputation for taste and value, and strong brand awareness with one of the most recognized characters in the country, Little Caesar. Little Caesars is proud to be part of the Ilitch Companies family of businesses. For more, visit and follow Little Caesars on TikTok, Instagram, and X. *Limited to top 4 national pizza chains View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Little Caesars Pizza
Axios
12-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
How Chick-fil-A creates meaningful impact in NYC
Chick-fil-A restaurants across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are creating impactful change in their neighborhoods. Here's why: Chick-fil-A's corporate social responsibility efforts reflect the company's commitment to being responsible stewards and positively influencing the communities they serve. The company focuses on creating moments of care for people, for communities, through their food and for the planet. How it's done: Local Chick-fil-A Owner-Operators in the Tri-State are leading the way with multiple initiatives, including… 🎓 Sending kids to college with scholarships Each year, Chick-fil-A restaurant team members are offered the opportunity to apply for college scholarships through the Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures™ scholarship program. The local impact: Since 1975, 1,500+ scholarships have been awarded across NYC for a total of over $3 million in scholarships. 🍗 Donating surplus food to neighbors in need The Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program empowers local Owner-Operators to donate surplus food at the end of each day to charitable organizations in their community. Key numbers: Across all five boroughs, more than 196,000 meals have been created through Chick-fil-A Shared Table. Local Owner-Operator Senay Mekonen of Chick-fil-A Marble Hill has donated 8,700 meals to Love Kitchen, a Bronx-area nonprofit. Brandon Hurst, the local Owner-Operator of two Chick-fil-A restaurants in Brooklyn, has collectively helped create 55,000 meals for those in need in partnership with Prosperity in the Hood and Next Step Community Church. Local Owner-Operator Jared Caldwell of Chick-fil-A 79th & 2nd and Chick-fil-A 1536 3rd Ave has collectively donated over 5,000 meals to two Manhattan nonprofits: Gotham Food Pantry and the Jamaican Women's Employment Shelter. ❤️ Making a positive impact on local youth Tri-State area local owner-operators give back to youth, including sponsoring Chick-fil-A Leader Academy in local high schools, which offers seed funding in the form of microgrants to help support participating schools' community impact projects. Some examples: Many local owner-operators are also involved in local boards and nonprofits. Roosevelt Board, the local owner-operator at Chick-fil-A Staten Island Mall, was one of seven business owners honored by the borough. He's involved in the Chamber's Young Entrepreneurs Academy, an innovative after-school program that helps high school students launch their own business. Board acts as a mentor, guest speaker, sponsor and a field trip host. Marc Thompson, the local owner-operator at Chick-fil-A Five Towns, hosts fundraisers for local schools, invites students to the restaurant for Meet the Operator days to learn about the restaurant business and donates meals to students participating in local events focused on STEAM, leadership development and entrepreneurship. ♻️ Recycling used cooking oil to help the environment Chick-fil-A partners with DAR PRO Solutions for an innovative oil-reclamation program. How it works: All locally owned and operated Chick-fil-A restaurants in NYC recycle used cooking oil from their restaurants to create renewable diesel. To date, Chick-fil-A restaurants across the country have generated more than two million gallons of renewable diesel. 💸 Funding for nonprofits through grants The True Inspiration Awards® program celebrates and supports nonprofit organizations making an impact in their local communities with annual grants. The positive news: In 2024, Harlem Grown received a $200,000 True Inspiration Awards grant. The youth education program addresses the hunger facing 24% of low-income children and their families in New York City's Harlem community. With the funding from Chick-fil-A, Harlem Grown plans to enhance its newly launched Independent Afterschool Program.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
THIRD-GENERATION MULTI-UNIT LITTLE CAESARS FRANCHISEE NAMED 2024 IFA FRANCHISEE OF THE YEAR
DETROIT, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Caesars, the third-largest pizza chain in the world, is thrilled to announce that the International Franchise Association (IFA) named multi-unit franchise owner Taylor Johns a 2024 Franchisee of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes exceptional franchise owners who demonstrate outstanding leadership, a commitment to their communities, and dedication to the franchise business model. Johns was honored during the annual IFA conference in Las Vegas. "As a third-generation franchisee, this recognition means so much to me, my family, and our incredible team members," said Taylor Johns, Little Caesars franchisee. "The opportunity to carry forward our family's over 40-year legacy with Little Caesars while serving our community when they need it most is a privilege, and this award reflects the hard work and heart that goes into every pizza we make." Johns' grandfather opened the family's first Little Caesars location in 1983. Since then, Johns has worked every role within the restaurant, from preparing pizzas to managing operations. His hands-on leadership style fosters a team culture built on camaraderie, trust, and shared goals and has made him a go-to source for advice within the Little Caesars franchise network. The impact of his hard work and dedication extends far beyond Johns' 16 locations across South Carolina. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Johns crossed state lines to assist in Newland, North Carolina, as part of the Little Caesars Love Kitchen initiative, which delivers fresh pizza to people in crisis. Along with 10 employees, Johns donated time, ingredients, and resources to feed families rebuilding after the storm. In addition, three of his Little Caesars locations serve as official Toys-for-Tots donation drop sites, supporting families in need during the holidays. "Taylor's journey with Little Caesars reflects our brand's commitment to community service and family engagement," said Paula Vissing, President, Global Retail at Little Caesars. "He sets a remarkable example for everyone at Little Caesars, and this honor is truly deserved for Taylor." The Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes leading franchise owners from IFA member brands whose outstanding performance and contributions help protect, enhance, and promote the franchise business model. Nominated by their franchisor, individuals are selected for their involvement in their communities, embodying the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering a strong and healthy culture with their workforce, and assisting their fellow franchisees when called upon. Little Caesars is actively seeking qualified multi-unit franchise operators to join its team across the U.S., including in the Northeast, Pacific Northwest, New Orleans, Charlotte, Atlanta, St. Louis and Minneapolis. For more information, interested candidates can visit About Little Caesars® Little Caesars, the Best Value in Pizza*, was founded by Mike and Marian Ilitch as a single, family-owned restaurant in 1959 and is headquartered in downtown Detroit, Michigan. It is the third-largest pizza chain in the world, with restaurants in each of the 50 U.S. states and 29 countries and territories. Known for its HOT-N-READY® pizza, Crazy Puffs®, and famed Crazy Bread®, Little Caesars uses quality ingredients, like fresh, never-frozen mozzarella and Muenster cheese and sauce made from fresh-packed, vine-ripened California crushed tomatoes. The brand is known for innovation and is home to the exclusive Pizza Portal® pickup, a heated, self-service mobile order pickup station. Little Caesars is also the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL. A high-growth company with over 65 years in the $150 billion worldwide pizza industry, Little Caesars continually looks for franchisee candidates to join the team in markets worldwide. In addition to providing the opportunity for entrepreneurial independence in a franchise system, Little Caesars offers a simple operating system, a reputation for taste and value, and strong brand awareness with one of the most recognized characters in the country, Little Caesar. Little Caesars is proud to be part of the Ilitch Companies family of businesses. For more, visit and follow Little Caesars on TikTok, Instagram, and X. *Limited to top 4 national pizza chains Contact:Allyson PiantanidaFish 919954-893-9150APiantanida@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Little Caesars Pizza Sign in to access your portfolio
