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LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA CELEBRATES INNOVATIVE
VETERANS PROGRAM MILESTONE -- "I'm proud to
be a franchisee with a company that recognizes
the
contributions veterans have made to our
country."
Just a note on franchises.
A franchise business always LOOKS good...but,
it is not a franchise to print money.
Franchises are hard work...and, they have a
HUGE first-year failure rate.
Before investing in any franchise, make sure
you know what you are doing...and, go on the Internet and investigate
the failure rates.
It has been reported that some franchise
operations hide their true failure rate.
As with anything else...buyer beware.
For more on the Little Caesars veterans
franchise program, use the VA
Watchdog search engine...click here...
http://www.yourvabenefits.org/sessearch
.php?q=little+caesars&op=ph
Story here...
http://biz.yahoo.com/
prnews/070731/cltu005.html?.v=101
Story below:
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Little Caesars(R) Pizza Celebrates Innovative
Veterans Program Milestone
Entrepreneur Opens First Little Caesars Veterans Program Store
FT. MYERS, Fla., /PRNewswire/ -- Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. today
celebrated the opening of the first store under the Little Caesars
Veterans Program, as U.S. military veteran and Little Caesars franchisee
Martin Lorenz opened his doors for business at 11600 Gladiolus Dr. in
Gladiolus Gateway Plaza, Ft. Myers, Florida.
"I'm proud to be a franchisee with a company that recognizes the
contributions veterans have made to our country," said Lorenz. "Little
Caesars has given me incredible support and a unique opportunity to open
the company's first Little Caesars Veterans Program store. I am honored
to be part of such an important program and look forward to seeing
several more veterans open their stores this year."
Offering qualified, honorably discharged U.S. military veterans such as
Lorenz $10,000 in discounts and credits, and service-disabled veterans
benefits of up to $68,000, the industry-leading program provides
business opportunities to those who have served in the U.S. military.
Since launching on Veterans Day 2006, interest has remained high for the
Little Caesars Veterans Program. Currently, more than 1,100 inquires
have been made about the program and 12 veterans have been approved to
be Little Caesars franchisees.
"With qualified veterans such as Martin joining the Little Caesars team,
the Little Caesars Veterans Program is off to a great start as we
continue to offer this special group the opportunity to start a new
career," said David Scirvano, president, Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
"Combined with his professional background, the skills Martin honed in
the military such as teamwork, dedication and a familiarity with
processes will help him be an effective Little Caesars franchisee."
A Vietnam War era veteran, Lorenz joined Little Caesars as an
experienced entrepreneur. He has owned and operated businesses in the
restaurant and real estate industries. Entering a new phase in his
professional life, Lorenz relishes the opportunity to be part of a
proven system.
"I am at a point in my life where I want to make an investment in which
I can feel confident that I will receive quality support from an
established organization," said Lorenz. "Little Caesars has given me the
support I, and Veterans with less business experience, need. The
training also showed me the unique processes that will allow me to
provide a high quality product at a great value to the Ft. Meyers
community."
Some of the menu items Lorenz will feature in his store include HOT-N-
READY® Pizza, Crazy Bread, Caesar Wings and Caesar Dips.
Lorenz has partnered with his wife, Sherrie, and colleague, Fritz
Andress, and plans to open additional Little Caesars locations in the
Fort Myers area.
The Center for Veterans Enterprise (part of the Department of Veterans
Affairs), Marine For Life (an organization that helps Marines and
Sailors transition to civilian life), and the International Franchise
Association (through its VetFran program) are points of contact for the
Little Caesars Veterans Program. They can provide information about the
requirements and qualifications of becoming a Little Caesars franchisee.
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 largest pizza carry-out chain in the world 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. In addition, Little Caesars offers
strong brand awareness with one of the most recognized characters in the
country, Little Caesar, that appeals to both adults and children.
Little Caesars is an Ilitch-owned company along with, the Detroit Red
Wings, Detroit Tigers, Olympia Entertainment, Olympia Development, Blue
Line Foodservice Distribution, Champion Foods, Uptown Entertainment,
Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, and a variety of venues
within these entities.
For more information about prime franchising opportunities with Little
Caesars or the Little Caesars Veterans Program, visit
http://www.LittleCaesars.com
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Larry Scott --
