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Marian Ilitch

Also Known As Marian Bayoff Ilitch, Ilitch

American businesswomanco-founder of Little Caesars Pizza

Education

  • Graduated - Fordson High School in Dearborn, Michigan

Overview

Marian Bayoff Ilitch is an American billionaire businesswoman, and the co-founder of Little Caesars Pizza with her late husband, Mike Ilitch. As of March 2018, Ilitch was one of the world's seven richest women, according to Bloomberg.

The Ilitches founded Little Caesars Pizza in 1959, which they expanded as a franchise. They have since expanded their interests to include restaurants, entertainment, sports and gaming.

Early Life

Marian Bayoff Ilitch born January 7, 1933 and raised in Dearborn, Michigan,

Career

  • Little Caesars Pizza - co-founder
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Recognition

1988, Ilitch received the Roundtable for Women in Foodservice Pacesetter Award.

1994, the Greater Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners recognized Ilitch as one of Michigan's Top 25 women business owners.

1996, recognition from American Red Cross of Southeastern Michigan for aiding emergency services and the work of the Red Cross friends.

1997, Hospice of Southeastern Michigan Council Crystal Rose Award

1999, Michigan Executive of the Year by the Wayne State School of Business Administration

2001, inducted into Michigan Women's Hall of Fame

2004, she was named one of Detroit's Enterprising Women by the Detroit Historical Society in partnership with the Women's Economic Club, National Association of Women Business Owners, Greater Detroit Chapter and Crain's Detroit Business.

2005, Crain's Detroit Business Top Women in Business Honoree.

2008, she was elected to the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and inducted in 2010.

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