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Domino's Pizza Inc. (NASDAQ: DPZ) is a global pizza restaurant brand in the accommodation and food services sector, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout. Founded in 1960, Domino's describes itself as the largest pizza company in the world, with more than 21,500–21,700 stores across over 90 markets. This news page aggregates company press releases and media coverage so readers can follow how Domino's communicates its strategy, promotions and financial performance over time.
Recent Domino's news highlights a mix of menu innovation, value promotions, brand and marketing initiatives, community partnerships and financial updates. Examples include the launch of the Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Specialty Pizza, new Cinnamon and Garlic Bread Bites, and limited-time offers such as the "Best Deal Ever" promotion, 50% off menu-priced pizzas around Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and free Chocolate Lava Crunch Cakes tied to the brand's 65th birthday.
Domino's also issues news about its brand refresh, featuring updated colors, packaging, a new "Dommmino's" jingle and collaborations with artists, as well as long-standing partnerships like its fundraising for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and fire safety campaigns with the National Fire Protection Association. In addition, the company releases quarterly earnings results and webcast announcements, providing insights into global retail sales growth, same store sales trends, net store growth and capital allocation decisions.
Investors, analysts, customers and industry observers can use this page to review Domino's latest announcements on promotions, product launches, corporate initiatives and SEC-related earnings disclosures. Bookmark this feed to monitor how Domino's positions its brand, engages customers and reports on its business across U.S. and international markets.
Domino's Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) has announced the promotion of Kate Trumbull to Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, effective Nov. 1, 2024. Trumbull, who joined Domino's in 2011, will oversee global marketing and report to Joe Jordan, President, U.S. and Global Services. She has held multiple leadership roles during her 13-year tenure, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Brand Officer.
Trumbull has led key marketing initiatives including Domino's Carryout Tips, Emergency Pizza, Pinpoint Delivery®, and the revamped loyalty program, Domino's® Rewards. Joe Jordan praised her vision, passion, and ability to blend creativity with strategic thinking. Trumbull expressed pride in the teams she's led and their role in Domino's becoming the world's No. 1 pizza company.
DPC Dash, the exclusive master franchisee for Domino's Pizza in China, Hong Kong, and Macau, reported significant growth in 2024. Key highlights include:
1. Positive net profit after tax in the first half of 2024
2. Store count reached 978 in Q3, aiming to surpass 1,000 by mid-November
3. 29th consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales growth
4. Secured 28 of the top 30 positions for first 30-day sales among Domino's global network
5. Loyalty program membership increased to 21.7 million
Domino's Pizza agreed to allocate 10,000,000 DPC Dash shares (7.66%) to institutional investors, retaining 6.21% ownership. The companies maintain a strong relationship based on their long-term Master Franchise Agreement from June 2017.
Domino's Pizza reported global retail sales growth of 5.1% (excluding foreign currency impact) for Q3 2024. U.S. same store sales grew 3.0%, while international same store sales increased 0.8%. The company added 72 net new stores globally. Income from operations rose 5.0% to $198.8 million. Total revenues increased 5.1% to $1.08 billion, driven by higher supply chain, U.S. franchise advertising, and royalty revenues. Net income decreased slightly by 0.5% to $146.9 million, impacted by a higher effective tax rate. Diluted EPS increased 0.2% to $4.19. Domino's updated its 2024 guidance, expecting approximately 6% annual global retail sales growth and 8% annual income from operations growth. The company maintained its long-term growth outlook for 2026-2028.
Domino's Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) has relaunched its Emergency Pizza program, offering customers a free medium, two-topping pizza for redemption from their Domino's Rewards account. The program runs from October 8, 2024, to January 19, 2025. Customers can earn an Emergency Pizza by placing a qualifying online order of $7.99 or more.
Domino's has partnered with Amazon and Twitch to integrate Emergency Pizza into their new Fortnite game, 'The Glitch', launching on October 14, 2024. Additionally, Domino's has collaborated with Olive & June to create exclusive nail products, available from October 17, 2024. The company has also introduced pizza emergency gift cards available in select Kroger stores and on dominos.com.
Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are partnering for the 17th annual Fire Safety Week Program from Oct. 6-12, 2024. Participating Domino's stores across the U.S. will distribute fire safety messages with pizza deliveries, emphasizing the theme 'Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!'.
Flyers on pizza boxes will provide tips on ensuring smoke alarms function properly. Customers may receive free pizza if their smoke alarms are working when firefighters arrive with their delivery. If not, firefighters will replace batteries or install new alarms.
Jenny Fouracre, Domino's senior director of communications, highlights the program's success over 17 years. Lorraine Carli, NFPA's vice president of Outreach and Advocacy, underscores the importance of working smoke alarms in reducing home fire fatalities.
Domino's Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) is launching a 50% off deal on all menu-priced pizzas ordered online from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, celebrating National Pizza Month. The offer is available through Domino's website and mobile app, covering all pizza sizes and crust types.
Joe Jordan, Domino's president of U.S. and global services, emphasized that customers can start celebrating early with this half-off deal. The promotion highlights Domino's extensive customization options, boasting over 34 million ways to create a single pizza.
This -time offer allows customers to enjoy significant savings on their favorite pizzas while showcasing Domino's diverse menu and online ordering capabilities.
Domino's Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) is expanding its menu with the addition of Mac & Cheese, launching on September 23, 2024. The new offering comes in two varieties: 5-Cheese Mac & Cheese and Spicy Buffalo 5-Cheese Mac & Cheese. Both dishes feature penne pasta with a blend of five cheeses and Alfredo sauce, with the Spicy Buffalo version including hot buffalo sauce.
Customers can enjoy these new items as part of Domino's $6.99 Mix & Match Deal or upgrade their order with jalapenos and/or bacon for $0.99 each. Domino's Rewards members can also redeem 60 points for a free order of Mac & Cheese. This addition aims to cater to customer preferences and expand Domino's pasta lineup, which already includes Chicken Alfredo and Italian Sausage Marinara.
Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) has announced its upcoming Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Webcast, scheduled for Thursday, October 10 at 8:30 a.m. ET. The event will be accessible via a live webcast on the company's investor relations website, ir.dominos.com. Investors and analysts can expect to receive the quarterly results and supplemental materials at 6:05 a.m. ET on the same day, which will also be available on the website. For those unable to attend the live event, an archived version will be made available for replay on Domino's website. Greg Lemenchick, Vice President of Investor Relations, serves as the point of contact for any inquiries related to the earnings call.
Domino's Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) is launching MOREflation, a promotion aimed at countering shrinkflation trends. From September 9-29, 2024, customers can upgrade one medium pizza to a large for free when ordering two or more medium two-topping pizzas at $6.99 each through the mix and match deal. This initiative comes as a response to high inflation and aims to provide more value to consumers.
Joe Jordan, Domino's president of U.S. and global services, emphasized the company's commitment to offering affordable meal options and great-tasting food. The promotion allows customers to choose from Hand Tossed, Thin Crust, or New York Style Crust for their upgraded pizza, maintaining customization options.
Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) has announced its participation in a fireside chat at the Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference. The event, featuring Chief Financial Officer Sandeep Reddy, is scheduled for Wednesday, September 11 at 11:30 a.m. CT.
Interested parties can access the live webcast of the fireside chat at https://event.webcasts.com/Domino's. For those unable to attend the live event, Domino's will archive the webcast on their website for later viewing.
This participation in the conference provides an opportunity for investors and analysts to gain insights into Domino's financial strategies and growth prospects directly from the company's CFO.