Protecting What Moves Fast Supporting Little Caesars’ rapid expansion with code-compliant fire protection engineered for cold storage, production, and speed-to-market delivery in Gaffney, South Carolina.
Little Caesars is actively expanding its national footprint using a design-build delivery model focused on speed, repeatability, and operational efficiency. This strategy includes modular and “box-in-box” construction concepts that allow facilities to be delivered on highly compressed timelines while supporting temperature-controlled food production, storage, and distribution needs.
For the Gaffney, South Carolina project, Little Caesars required a fire protection partner capable of designing and executing a system that could integrate seamlessly into an existing building while supporting new cold storage, freezer, and production environments—without disrupting ongoing operations or compromising life safety.
Value Delivered
North American Fire Protection delivered a comprehensive, NFPA 13-compliant fire sprinkler solution engineered specifically for a complex food production and cold storage environment. Working in close coordination with Primus Builders, the NAFPCO team supported a phased construction approach that allowed modifications and new installations to be completed while maintaining system integrity.
Special attention was given to freezer and cooler spaces, where ESFR dry pendent sprinklers were utilized to protect high-challenge storage conditions while minimizing freeze risk. By sequencing work carefully and coordinating closely with other trades, NAFPCO helped keep the project aligned with schedule expectations and inspection requirements, supporting Little Caesars’ broader speed-to-market growth strategy.
Scope of Services
Background on Building Owner
Founded in 1959, Little Caesars is one of the world’s largest pizza chains, known for its Hot-N-Ready® platform and aggressive, disciplined growth strategy. In recent years, the company has accelerated expansion through design-build and modular construction models that allow new facilities to be deployed rapidly across diverse markets.
By leveraging experienced development partners and standardized building concepts, Little Caesars continues to grow efficiently while maintaining consistent operational and safety standards—making fire protection a critical component of each new facility and expansion.
Dry pendent sprinklers are typically installed in food process plants and box-in-box freezers where temperatures are below 40 degrees F.
Dry pipe sprinkler systems are generally used in cold climates and are highly effective in cold-temperature fire protection.
Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) systems are quick-responding, high-volume sprinkler systems that provide exceptional protection for high-piled storage occupancies.
Fire pumps are an essential part of many water-based fire protection systems. Fire Pumps are used to increase the water pressure (measured in psi) when the original water source is not adequate for the system it’s supplying.
Fire pumps are an essential part of many water-based fire protection systems. Fire Pumps are used to increase the water pressure (measured in psi) when the original water source is not adequate for the system it’s supplying.
Pre-action fire sprinkler systems employ the basic concept of a dry pipe system in that water is not normally contained within the pipes.
Wet pipe systems are the most common fire sprinkler systems. A wet pipe system is one in which water is constantly maintained within the sprinkler piping.
A special hazards fire suppression system is used to put out fires in areas where water damage from fire sprinklers can cause costly or irreparable damage to the assets being protected.
Linear Heat Detection (LHD) is an important component of fire protection systems, as it is designed to detect heat along the length of a sensor cable.
