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In reply to the discussion: Papa John's is the worst pizza I've ever had. [View all]DonaldsRump
(7,715 posts)62. Little Caesar's
Had some of the funniest commercials in the 90's and 2000's. Don't see much of them anymore though.
Great prices combos too, and still has a $5.99 large pepperoni pizza for lunch that's already ready.
Even better, the founder Mike Illitch seemed like a wonderful person, even paying Rosa Parks' rent!
One of Ilitch's first philanthropic efforts was the Little Caesars Love Kitchen, established in 1985. The traveling restaurant was formed to feed the hungry and assist with food provisions during natural disasters. The program has been recognized by former Presidents Bill Clinton, George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan, and has served more than 2 million individuals in the United States and Canada.
In 2006, inspired by a veteran returning to civilian life after losing both of his legs in war, Ilitch founded the Little Caesars Veterans Program to provide honorably discharged veterans with a business opportunity when they transition from service or seek a career change. Ilitch received the Secretary's Award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for this program in 2007; it is the highest honor given to a civilian by the department.
The Little Caesars Amateur Hockey Program, established by Ilitch in 1968, helped thousands of children. Additionally, Ilitch Charities for Children was founded in 2000 as a non-profit foundation dedicated to improving the lives of children in the areas of health, education and recreation.
In 2008, the charity was renamed Ilitch Charities and its focus was broadened. The new charity invests in the community's future by supporting innovative, collaborative and measurable programs that promote economic development and spur job growth, as a means to address social issues such as poverty, unemployment, homelessness, and hunger.
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From 1994 until her death in 2005, Ilitch paid Rosa Parks's rent to enable her to live in a safer part of Detroit.
[link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Ilitch|
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Cicis is horrible...never had Hungry Howie pizza, but their Greek salad is excellent
LeftInTX
Jan 2019
#21
It's bad. We moved last year from a place with a really good local pizza joint. Nothing great here,
Hoyt
Jan 2019
#34
It's just eh to me. Not great, but definitely not the worst I've ever had.
bearsfootball516
Jan 2019
#43