Domino’s Pizza UK & Ireland Ltd

Today we’ve announced our half year results which show we’ve continued to make strong progress at Domino's. We have also announced a new share buyback scheme, signalling our confidence in the business 💥   Profits and total orders were up in Q2 and we have continued to accelerate new store openings, with 22 new stores opened in the first half.   We’re winning thanks to our focus on great quality food, world-class service, and excellent value for customers.   We’re excited about what’s to come for the rest of the year, including our new loyalty trial.   A big thank you to all of our Dominoids, franchise partners and loyal customers, for helping us to deliver another strong performance for Domino’s.   Hear more from our CEO Andrew Rennie in this video and read our full results here: https://lnkd.in/ecyWJAV5   #FinancialResults #HYResults #Dominos

"Our industry is a vehicle for social mobility – it’s time to shout louder about it." Our CEO, Andrew Rennie, believes that for people working in retail and hospitality, getting ahead is not about qualifications – it’s about the person, and their determination to get on. In fact, 90% of Domino's store managers started as delivery drivers or pizza makers, and some have even gone on to become franchise owners. Domino's has a culture where everyone feels able to succeed - read Andrew's blog post on social mobility here: https://lnkd.in/dTpexPqY

What a wonderful day in Hayling Island at our new store opening a couple of weeks ago. With queues down the street and a glorious sunny day it was great to watch Lucy Harman, our newest Homegrown Hero open her store, the first one on the island. The store held an exciting grand opening ceremony where the Mayor Councillor Pete Wade and the local community were invited to meet the new store team and of course, try some freshly prepared Domino’s pizza. The store generously sold 500 £1 pizzas in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust and it was an honour to have Rose Bailey from the charity cut the opening ribbon. Best of luck with the new store Lucy!

Did you know that 31 Domino’s pizzas are sold every second during an England match? Football and pizza just go so well together!   This is just one of the many lessons learnt from Andrew Rennie’s, our very own Chief Executive, recent interview in the Daily Mail.   He discusses how Domino’s is moving into smaller towns and villages, now that cities are overloaded. “‘If they don’t like us, they’re not doing a very good job of showing it – they’re buying an awful lot of pizza. A lot of those villages have very few brands, so we’ve become quite the place to go.”   But this is just one of the innovations Andrew has implemented since becoming CEO in 2023. From UK and Irish expansion to driverless deliveries less than 5 years away, the future is looking bright for Domino’s.   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d_wDpgct

Earlier this month, we hosted our manager’s Rally in Birmingham and what an event it was! 🍕 🎉   Over 1,500 Dominoids came together to learn, be inspired, and celebrate some of the incredible achievements of those within the Domino’s business.   Coming together with our franchise partners and their teams is such an important moment in the Domino’s calendar. The passion and energy of every attendee was incredible. We’re also proud to have raised over £42,000 for our charity partner Teenage Cancer Trust and our Partners Foundation. Huge congratulations to all our award nominees and winners. Thank you to all our attendees and a final shoutout to our supplier partners, for being a critical part of such a special event. Check out the highlights here 👇 #Rally #Domino's #Stores #Franchisees #Team

Meet Lucy Harman, our first female Homegrown Hero 🎉 Lucy has been on quite the journey at Domino’s. Having started out at 16 working two evenings a week, she soon became one of our top performing store managers. Now, she is embarking on a new chapter at Domino’s opening her own store in Hayling Island this June 🏪   This is a result of our Homegrown Heroes programme, a key initiative that supports our ambition to deliver a better future through food people love. By providing our Dominoids bespoke and hands-on support, this initiative offers the chance to advance their careers and climb the corporate ladder from within.   It has been a great success so far. Partners don’t tend to only run one store; the average individual opens between 10 – 12 stores 🍕   Lucy truly is a role model, and we cannot wait to see what the future holds for her.   Read more about her journey in her recent interview with The Times: https://lnkd.in/eUqS-rkY

Sustainability driven innovation is a critical part of our business.   It is the driver behind our commitment to implement energy efficient production, innovate our transport, collaborate with suppliers to reduce emissions, and introduce lower carbon stores.   As Louise Pilkington, Director of Innovation, recently highlighted at the Food & Drink Trends & Innovation Conference, our Nutrition Strategy, which is a key part of our sustainability plan. We are serious about helping our customers manage their nutritional intake and make balanced choices. That is why we are developing a more balanced menu, including products with improved nutritional value. We are also promoting lower calorie products to help our customers make more balanced decisions, including 600-calorie Cheeky Little Pizzas and lunch wraps under 450 calories.   By labelling calories on all menus and the app, we are being as transparent as possible, helping our customers make more informed decisions.   Read more about our ambitious sustainability goals here: https://lnkd.in/dqAT4d4n

Joana Mendes Takes the Crown as World's Fastest Pizza Maker! We're still super excited from the incredible news out of Las Vegas last week –Joana Mendes has rewritten the history books at the Domino's Worldwide Rally! In a jaw-dropping display of skill, Joana shattered records and clinched the title of the World’s Fastest Pizza Maker. Clocking in at an astonishing 39.2 seconds for making three pizzas, Joana not only secured her spot as the new World Champion but also set a record time in the new phase of the competition. And to top it all off, she's the first female to ever win the title. The competition finalists battled it out at the Michelob Arena in Las Vegas in front of 9,000 Dominoids from across the world. Taking to the stage along with Joana was our current UK & Ireland Champion, Abbie Thompson, who nailed 5th place overall with a personal best time of 48 seconds. Joana's win is more than just a victory—it's a real milestone in Domino’s history. Please join us in extending our congratulations to Joana!

We have some exciting news to share!   Our very own, Annelie Mc Caffrey was in this year’s nominations list for the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2024. We are so proud that she has been recognised for her great work.   As Domino’s Managing Director for Ireland and with over 20 years of experience in the retail industry, Annelie Mc Caffrey has been a key role model to many women at Domino’s, cultivating an environment filled with a strong leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and courage.   It is a testament to her hard work and dedication, which has helped inspire the next generation of Dominoids!   Read more about the awards here: https://lnkd.in/edy9DxpJ   #BusinessWomen #Awards #BWOTY24 #event

This morning, we released our Q1 Trading Update.   Highlights include:   🏠 We’ve opened 14 new stores across the UK with a further 38 under construction or with planning approved.   📱 Digital continues to dominate with a 37% increase in app customers vs. Q1 23.   📈 We completed the acquisition of 34 Shorecal stores on 10 April and are focused on accelerating growth in Ireland.   🍃 We also published our first ever Sustainability Report in April which sets out the progress we’ve made and the ambitions we have in place to continue to deliver a better future through food people love.   And, we have launched some exciting strategic initiatives, such as:   🍕Our new £4 lunch went live in April, which gives our customers an incredible value lunch option. 🍕Continued acceleration of our Uber Eats trial following initial positive reactions with the service available in 1,170 stores across the UK and Ireland. We’re excited by the momentum we have in the business. There are some major events coming up – including the men’s EURO2024 football tournament – and a fantastic pipeline of initiatives across our UK & Ireland business, driven by real energy from our colleagues and our franchisees. You can read more about today’s Trading Update here: https://lnkd.in/dR8pyfh