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Little Caesars Launches in Garden City | May 8

1959: Mike and Marian Ilitch launched Little Caesars in Garden City, MI. Mike, a former baseball player, redirected his career after an injury, investing $10,000 to start the chain. Little Caesars became the world's largest carry-out pizza chain, enabling the Ilitch family to diversify into sports and entertainment, owning entities like Olympia Entertainment and the Detroit Red Wings.

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08 May 2024