Little Caesars Singapore is set for a January launch after the appointment of a local franchise partner was revealed.

The US pizza chain will open its first restaurant in partnership with Palm Tree Foods at the Income at Raffles building.

Little Caesars currently operates in 23 countries and territories and is continuing its international expansion with new restaurants in Southeast Asia. It will also open its first location in the Philippines in January.

Franchisees are actively being sought in Vietnam and other markets as well.

Senior VP of international for Little Caesars Paula Vissing said: “Our expansion into this region was motivated by its strong growth in the food and pizza industries, plus a population of middle-class customers that will double by 2020. Singapore’s economy has been ranked among the most open in the world, and one of the most pro-business, making it a catalyst for economic development and innovation.”

Little Caesars Singapore is expected to offer both dine-in, pick-up and delivery options.