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Domino's hopes its largest franchisee can turn things around

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises, the pizza chain’s giant Australia-based franchisee, has struggled of late and just hired its third CEO in just over a year. The franchisor’s international success depends on its turnaround.

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Domino's defends the fast-food pizza business

The Bottom Line: The country’s largest pizza chain argued that its competitors’ weakness is not a reflection of the sector’s demand. But data suggest the sector is indeed losing customers.

The fast-food pizza chain said that its same-store sales rose 3.7% in the fourth quarter and that it gained market share over its rivals. The company’s stock soared in early-morning trading on Monday.

Despite a host of challenges, Domino’s has only tightened its grip on the quick-service pizza market. Its recent performance has solidified that status.

Domino's posted its best sales in nearly two years with a winning $9.99 pizza deal, but even the pizza giant's CFO warns that the broader restaurant industry slowdown is intensifying—and things could get uglier from here.

Domino's delivered another strong quarter with 5.2% same-store sales growth, proving that aggressive value pricing and stuffed crust can still move the needle in a brutal pizza market where most chains are struggling to find their footing.

The fast-food pizza chain has a new jingle from singer-songwriter Shaboozey, along with new branding featuring bolder colors and typeface. Premium pizzas will get a new black-and-gold box.

The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based pizza chain has introduced new television ads saying that its $6.99 Mix & Match deal compares favorably to other fast-food chains.

The Bottom Line: The pizza chain has been able to open a lot more new restaurants than its primary competitors, even in the face of a difficult market.

The fast-food pizza chain generated unexpectedly strong sales. Much of that came from record carryout orders, driven by the chain’s new Stuffed Crust pizza and its loyalty program.

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