
Pizza@
Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 31
Franchised, year-end 2025
About Pizza@
Domino's Pizza is an American multinational pizza restaurant chain founded in 1960 by Tom Monaghan and his brother James Monaghan. The company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Originally named Domino's Pizza, Inc., it was changed to Domino's in 2012 to reflect the broader menu offerings beyond pizza. Domino's Pizza primarily offers delivery, carryout, and dine-in options for a variety of pizzas, alongside various side dishes including breadsticks, pasta, chicken wings, and desserts. Their menu also includes a range of specialty pizzas and customized options to cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. With over 17,000 stores across more than 90 markets globally, Domino's Pizza operates on a vast scale. Notable subsidiaries include Domino's Australia, Domino's Canada, Domino's India, and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd., which holds the master franchise rights for Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, France, Netherlands, and Japan. The company has also entered into strategic partnerships and joint ventures in different countries to expand its reach and offerings. In terms of global sales, Domino's Pizza has consistently held a strong market position. It is one of the largest pizza chains, competing with other major players like Pizza Hut and Papa John's. Domestically, it held the title of the largest pizza chain in the United States in terms of sales as of 2020. The company's success can be attributed to its innovative marketing campaigns, focus on technology integration, and commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Over the years, Domino's Pizza has made significant changes to its brand strategy and product lineup to drive growth. In 2009, the company admitted its pizzas weren't up to par and launched its Pizza Turnaround campaign, which involved revamping the recipe based on customer feedback. This strategy paid off, leading to increased sales and customer loyalty. As of the latest available information, Domino's Pizza continues to expand globally, maintaining a strong market presence. In recent years, the company has made advancements in technology, introducing features such as online and mobile ordering, pizza tracker, and voice-activated ordering. These efforts have contributed to its ongoing success and solidified its position as a leader in the pizza industry. In conclusion, Domino's Pizza is a well-known global brand with a rich history and a focus on providing a wide range of high-quality pizza and accompanying products. With a vast presence worldwide and a strong market position, the company continues to innovate and adapt to changing consumer preferences, ensuring its continued growth and success in the highly competitive pizza market.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$25k
- Existing franchisee additional unit
We will waive this fee if you are already an existing Carbone’s Pizza franchisee purchasing an additional franchise
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,100 – 4,000 sq ft
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations31
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-3.1%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-4.5%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$619k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open4 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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