h pattern for Sales and is stated in millions of dollars. The growth rate for this period was 28.4%. Little Caesars increased the number of their stores of 500 in 1984 to a total of 4,609 in 1993 indicating a nine-year growth rate of 28.0%. Employees of 12,900 in 1984 have increased to 92,000 in 1993 for a growth rate of 24.4%.Little Caesars fiscal year ends in December of each year and their revenues are expressed in millions of dollars and indicate the slight decrease in revenues with further explanation following. However, while their revenues and number of stores had increased at a growth rate of approximately 28% through 1993; the company was faced with stiffer competition within the pizza chain sector. Little Caesar's has been struggling with the efficiency of their operation for the years of 1996 through 1998. While there has been an 8.53% increase in the number of U. S. units, a slight decline in revenues of .003% and, a decline in sales per unit of 11.3% for the last three years, indicate this company must re-focus their strategy and concentrate on their survival in the industry. PAPA JOHN'S international, inc. HISTORY AND PROFILEJohn H. Schnatter had a vision and in 1983, said "Talking about my dreams for a pizza business at age 22, people thought I was crazy. Vendors, bankers and even some friends just laughed when I told them I'd be opening five or six store's a month". John wanted to create the perfect pizza, made from the best ingredients, delivered hot and fresh to the customer's door.With less than $1,600 in capital, but equipped with 100% determination, Schnatter installed an oven in a converted broom closet in the back of an Indiana tavern and began delivering pizza.In the company's first year, he sold 300-400 pizzas a week. One year later he opened the first Papa John's restaurant. At September 26, 1999 there were 2,159 Papa John's restaurants (548 company-owned. 1,589 domestic franchised and 22 internat...
