All Domino's articles – Page 7
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NewsDodo Pizza to open second UK site
Russian-based tech-focused pizzeria brand Dodo Pizza will open a second restaurant in the UK later this month.
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NewsSmashburger quits Leeds Editions
Smashburger, the MSG Group operated brand, has left Deliveroo Editions in Leeds, MCA understands.
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NewsDomino’s extends chairman’s term by another year
Domino’s has agreed to extend the term of chairman Stephen Hemsley beyond the nine years recommended by the Corporate Governance Code.
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NewsFormer Greene King FD joins Domino’s
Domino’s Pizza Group has appointed Ian Bull as a non-executive director.
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NewsDomino’s refutes claims Wild “misled” City
Domino’s Pizza Group has this morning issued a terse statement in response to allegations in the weekend papers.
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OpinionTelltale signs point to the exit
After years of reporting on the eating and drinking out sector, Dominic Walsh has learnt to spot the signs of a company seeking an out, with attempts to spin the process becoming ever more convoluted. In his now monthly column, Walsh discusses the key processes in play and also asks when Luke Johnson is likely to return to the public eye.
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NewsMenu price reductions in London boosts orders for Domino’s
A move to implement reduced menu pricing at a selection of company-owned Domino’s stores in London has resulted increased order count and like-for-likes, according to chief executive David Wild.
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NewsDomino’s UK lfls up 4.6% in 2018
Domino’s has reported UK like-for-like system sales up 4.6% in 2018, with total system sales up 7.1% to just under £1.1bn.
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NewsWeekend press round-up 9-10 March 2019
Tortilla exploring options The restaurant chain Tortilla has been placed on the block by its backers, including the private equity firm Quilvest. The Mexican food chain, which is opening its 37th UK site this week, has appointed advisers from Spayne Lindsay. Sunday Times HSBC chokes on ...
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Analysis & InsightThe age of deliverance
Three years ago, a group of operators came close to forming a syndicate to control the delivery side of their businesses, in the face of growing influence among the ‘disruptors’. Fast forward to 2019 and Deliveroo has introduced a wave of its own virtual brands into its Editions programme and is also thought to be close to securing its first bricks and mortar site in the UK. Meanwhile, Uber Eats is believed to be trialling integration of its taxi fleet into its food delivery operation. With this often fraught relationship seemingly reaching boiling point, MCA editor James Wallin asks if the time has come for operators to take back control. With comment from MCA’s contributing editor, Peter Martin, on why ownership of technology is key to this power struggle.
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NewsCoffee Republic hires Naik to develop franchises
Coffee Republic, the Arab Investments-backed high street chain, has hired Nil Naik, formerly of Papa John’s and Domino’s, to spearhead new franchise developments, MCA has learnt.
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NewsPizza Hut confirms it is testing own delivery options
Pizza Hut has confirmed it is exploring delivery through Deliveroo in areas where there is currently no service provided by its brand-owner Yum! Brands.
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NewsCasual Dining Group focused on developing new revenue streams
Casual Dining Group (CDG) is concentrating on developing new income streams such as delivery and digital, rather than boosting the size of its restaurant estate or launching new concepts, CEO Steve Richards told attendees at the Casual Dining Show yesterday.
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Analysis & Insight
Going Global: Enter the dragon
In the latest in his series of Going Global columns for MCA, international franchising expert Jasper Reid looks at the prospects for eating-out brands targeting the Chinese market.
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Analysts Corner: Peel Hunt on Domino’s
Peel Hunt analysts Douglas Jack and Ivor Jones have given their views on the outlook for Domino’s Pizza, stressing that the current share price underestimates the long-term expansion potential, and over-estimates the short-term downside risk from fewer store openings.
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NewsDomino’s still set on 1,600 UK store target
Domino’s chief executive David Wild has said he is keen to dispel the myth that Domino’s UK store base is near maturity, and said the group was still working towards the 1,600 target it set for the UK & Ireland back in 2016.
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NewsDomino’s Q4 lfls up 4.5% in UK
Domino’s has reported like-for-like sales in the UK up 4.5% in its fourth quarter.
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NewsTough times provide scope for excellence
Jon Midmer of global executive search firm JMA gives his view on the past year in recruitment and what to expect in 2019. He discusses the trend for hospitality executives heading to the leisure sector and the leadership qualities that are likely to come to the fore in 2019.
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Analysis & InsightDelivery a ‘disruptive and cannibalising force’
More than a quarter of consumers (27%) say ordering home delivery makes them less likely to eat out in a restaurant – rising to 32% for 18-34 year olds, the latest MCA research reveals.
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NewsMultimillion-pound funding for Tim Hortons expansion
Pizza Cake, the Scotland-based franchise operator, has secured a multimillion-pound funding package from HSBC to open three new Tim Hortons cafes.