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Domino's

American pizza restaurant chain
American pizza restaurant chain

Domino's, founded in 1960, is owned by Domino's Pizza, Inc. and led by CEO Russell Weiner. With over 15,000 stores worldwide, it operates in 83 countries and 5,701 cities.

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1960-04-26
Tom Monaghan purchases two additional pizzerias

In 1960, Tom Monaghan acquired two more pizzerias as part of the expansion of his business.

1961
Tom Monaghan purchases brother's share of the business

In 1961, Tom Monaghan bought his brother's share of the business for $500, taking full control of the company.

1965
Expansion to three locations

By 1965, Domino's had expanded to three locations under the ownership of Tom Monaghan.

1967
First Domino's Pizza Franchise

In 1967, the first Domino's Pizza franchise store was opened in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The franchising concept significantly accelerated the company's growth and expansion.

1973
30-Minute Guarantee

Starting in 1973, Domino's offered a 30-minute delivery guarantee, promising free pizza if the order was late. The guarantee was later changed to a $3 discount in 1987.

1975-05-02
Domino's Wins Lawsuit Against Amstar Corporation

In 1975, Domino's faced a lawsuit by Amstar Corporation, the maker of Domino Sugar, alleging trademark infringement. On May 2, 1980, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals found in favor of Domino's Pizza.

1983-05-12
Domino's First International Store Opening in Canada

On May 12, 1983, Domino's opened its first international store in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

1985
Domino's First Store Opening in the United Kingdom

In 1985, Domino's opened their first store in the United Kingdom in Luton.

1986
Domino's No. 1 enemy - The Noid - appears on TV screens across the U.S.

In 1986, Domino's introduced its iconic advertising character, The Noid, as its No. 1 enemy in TV commercials aired nationwide in the U.S., creating a memorable marketing campaign that resonated with audiences.

1989
Introduction of Handmade Pan Pizza by Domino's

In 1989, Domino's introduced its Handmade Pan Pizza, marking a significant addition to their menu. This new product showcased the company's innovation and commitment to offering a variety of options to its customers.

1990
Domino's Sponsorship of CART's Doug Shierson Racing

In 1990, Domino's sponsored CART's Doug Shierson Racing team, which was driven by Arie Luyendyk and won the Indianapolis 500.

1992
Launch of Breadsticks by Domino's

In 1992, Domino's rolled out breadsticks as its first national non-pizza menu item, diversifying its offerings and catering to a wider range of customer preferences. This move reflected the company's strategy to expand beyond traditional pizza offerings.

1993
Domino's Expansion to the Dominican Republic and Haiti

In 1993, Domino's became the second American franchise to open in the Dominican Republic and the first one to open in Haiti.

1994
Introduction of Buffalo Wings at Domino's

In 1994, Domino's introduced Buffalo Wings as their first-ever chicken product, which was advertised with winged buffaloes flying across television screens.

1995
Domino's Expansion to 40 International Markets

In the 1990s, Domino's expanded its presence to 40 international markets, including Eastern Europe and Africa. The company achieved a milestone by opening its 1,000th international store.

1997
Domino's Pizza Sales

In 1997, Domino's Pizza had record sales of almost $3.2 billion, marking a 14.3-percent increase over the previous year. The company had 4,431 pizza delivery stores in the United States and over 1,521 units in 59 foreign countries.

1998
Tom Monaghan announces retirement from Domino's

In 1998, Domino's founder Tom Monaghan announces his retirement to pursue other interests and gives up ownership of the company to Bain Capital Inc.

2001
Domino's Partnership with Make-A-Wish Foundation and Relief Efforts After 9/11 Attacks

In 2001, Domino's initiated a two-year national partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and provided over 12,000 pizzas to relief workers in New York City and Washington, D.C. following the September 11 attacks.

2002-08
Launch of Buffalo Chicken Kickers

In August 2002, Domino's launched Buffalo Chicken Kickers as a bite-size alternative to Buffalo wings.

2003-08
Debut of Philly Cheese Steak Pizza

In August 2003, Domino's announced the launch of its Philly Cheese Steak Pizza, marking a partnership with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.

2004
Domino's Pizza Inc. goes public on NYSE

In 2004, Domino's Pizza Inc. becomes a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol DPZ.

2006-01
Simultaneous Milestones of Domino's Store Openings

In January 2006, Domino's opened its 5,000th American store in Huntley, Illinois, and its 3,000th international store in Panama City, Panama.

2006-08
Domino's Record Turnover in Dublin, Ireland

In August 2006, the Domino's location in Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland, became the first store in Domino's history to hit a turnover of $3 million per year.

2007
Introduction of Domino's Veterans Delivering the Dream Program and Online Ordering

In 2007, Domino's introduced the Veterans Delivering the Dream franchising program and launched its online and mobile ordering sites.

2008
Domino's launches Domino's Tracker®

In 2008, Domino's Pizza introduced the Domino's Tracker®, a groundbreaking technology that allows customers to track their order's progress online, from placement to preparation.

2009-03
Domino's Free Pizza Glitch

In March 2009, due to a website glitch, Domino's gave away nearly 11,000 free medium pizzas in the United States. The glitch allowed people to redeem pizzas using an unrestrained code 'bailout'.

2010
J. Patrick Doyle Becomes Domino's CEO

In 2010, Domino's celebrated its 50th anniversary by appointing J. Patrick Doyle as its new CEO, leading to a 14.3% quarterly gain.

2011
Domino's named Chain of the Year by Pizza Today Magazine

In 2011, Domino's was recognized by Pizza Today Magazine as the 'Chain of the Year' for the second consecutive year, marking the company as a three-time overall winner and the first in the industry.

2012-09-24
Introduction of pan pizza to Domino's menu

In September 2012, Domino's introduced pan pizza to the menu, discontinuing the original Deep Dish pizza.

2013-12
Domino's Pizza in Israel unveils first vegan pizza

In December 2013, Domino's Pizza in Israel unveiled its first vegan pizza using a soy-based cheese substitute.

2014-05
CEO Patrick Doyle's Focus on Delivery Model in Italy

In May 2014, CEO Patrick Doyle announced that the company would concentrate on its delivery model in Italy.

2015-10-05
Domino's First Store Opening in Italy

On October 5, 2015, Domino's achieved its goal of expanding to pizza's birthplace, Italy, with their first Italian location in Milan.

2016-02
Domino's 1,000th Store Opening in India

In February 2016, Domino's opened its 1,000th store in India, where it has the largest number of Domino's outlets outside the United States.

2018-06
Paving for Pizza Project

In June 2018, Domino's launched the 'Paving for Pizza' project to repair roads in the United States and prevent pizzas from being ruined during delivery. The company partnered with cities like Burbank, Bartonville, Athens, and Milford for road repairs.

2019-06
Partnership with Nuro for Self-Driving Vehicle Delivery Service

In June 2019, Domino's announced a partnership with robotics company Nuro to launch a self-driving vehicle delivery service in Houston, Texas.

2019-10
Domino's Expansion in China

As of October 2019, Domino's Pizza China has about 250 stores in nine cities in China.

2021-12
Introduction of 'Surprise Frees' in Delivery Process

In December 2021, Domino's began offering 'surprise frees' or complimentary items worth up to $50 million as part of its delivery process.

2022-07-20
Closure of all Domino's Italian stores

After the 90-day grace period expired in July 2022, Domino's closed all its Italian stores on 20 July.

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