The newly constructed Little Caesars Global Resource Center in Detroit stands as a symbol of both corporate growth and the city’s ongoing revitalization. Located at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Columbia Street in The District Detroit, this nine-story, 234,000-square-foot headquarters represents a $150 million investment in Detroit’s future and is part of the broader $2 billion District Detroit development—a project reshaping the city’s central business and entertainment districts.
Designed by Detroit-based SmithGroupJJR and constructed under the leadership of Brinker-Christman (a joint venture between Brinker Group LLC and Christman Co.), this headquarters serves as the first new corporate high-rise built in downtown Detroit since One Kennedy Square. The building houses up to 700 employees and serves as a long-term commitment to the company’s presence in the city. Little Caesars, founded by the Ilitch family nearly 60 years ago, chose to return to Detroit’s core after decades at the Fox Office Center, marking this move as a historic milestone in the brand’s evolution and international expansion.
A standout feature of the Global Resource Center is its one-of-a-kind Passive Optical Network (PON) powered by Digital Electricity (DE)—a groundbreaking, future-proof technology solution designed and installed by Motor City Electric Technologies (MCET). The system uses a Corning ONE-based infrastructure with single-mode fiber to the edge, eliminating the need for traditional Ethernet switches and reducing operational network costs.
Brinker | Christman A Joint Venture
2019
$150 Million
Key Technology Features Include:
This PON system currently supports:
A building-wide audiovisual network consisting of:
By eliminating traditional Ethernet switches and centralizing network maintenance, the design simplifies future upgrades while reducing infrastructure costs—positioning the facility as a technological leader in modern corporate headquarters design.
As part of District Detroit, the project directly contributes to the city’s economic resurgence. Nearly 60%—or $315 million—of District Detroit’s project costs were awarded to Detroit-based businesses, and over $500 million in total contracts have been distributed to Michigan companies. This development is expected to generate more than 12,500 construction and construction-related jobs, plus 1,100 permanent positions district-wide when fully operational.
More than just a headquarters, the Little Caesars Global Resource Center is a statement of confidence in Detroit’s future—a beacon of innovation and progress in the city’s central business corridor, adjacent to landmarks like the Fox Theatre and Little Caesars Arena. It represents not only the next chapter for one of the world’s largest pizza chains but also a key milestone in the broader transformation of Detroit’s urban core.
It's great to see Detroit-based companies taking the lead on this major project, which will result in employment opportunities for hundreds of our residents.
Mike Duggan, Mayor of Detroit
City of Detroit
