Domino's Pizza

Domino's Pizza is an American multinational pizza restaurant chain founded in 1960. It is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is one of the largest pizza chains in the United States.

History

Tom Monaghan and his brother, James, purchased DomiNick's, a small pizza store in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The deal was secured by a $500 down payment, and the brothers borrowed $900 to pay for the store. Eight months later, James traded his half of the business to Tom for a used Volkswagen Beetle. Tom renamed the business Domino's Pizza, Inc. in 1965.

Menu

Domino's menu varies by region. The current menu in the United States features a variety of Italian-American main and side dishes. Pizza is the primary focus, with traditional, specialty, and custom pizzas available in a variety of crust styles and toppings. In 2011, Domino's launched artisan-style pizzas. Additional entrees include pasta, bread bowls, and oven-baked sandwiches. The menu offers chicken and bread sides, as well as beverages and desserts.

Business model

Domino's operates 17,000 stores in more than 90 countries around the world, employing more than 350,000 people. Domino's Pizza was sold to Bain Capital in 1998 and went public in 2004. The company logo originally had three dots, representing the three stores in 1965, but the tradition has been discontinued as the company continued to grow.

Criticism and controversy

Domino's has been the target of various controversies, ranging from labor disputes to issues with the company's product and its advertising. Despite the controversies, Domino's has managed to maintain a significant market share and is considered a major player in the pizza industry.

See also

• Pizza Hut
• Papa John's Pizza
• List of pizza chains of the United States

External links

• Domino's Pizza

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