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Domino’s Poised for Global Expansion, Opens 14000th Store

By Sarah ChenMalaysia
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Domino’s Pizza, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, is celebrating the grand opening of its 14,000th store in in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, outside of the nation’s capital of Kuala Lumpur.

“It was just eight months ago that we cut the ribbon on our 13,000th store and here we are already celebrating another milestone – our 14,000th store,” said Patrick Doyle, Domino’s president and CEO. “Last year we were opening, on average, a new Domino’s store every seven hours. Our global growth has been tremendous. The story of our brand is clearly one of incredible momentum and brand resonance worldwide.”

The new store is also a milestone for the Malaysian market, as it marks their 200th store opening. It is also the 3,500th Domino’s store in the Asia-Pacific region. The master franchisee for the market, Dommal Food Services Sdn. Bhd., opened the first store in Malaysia in 1997 and has successfully made Domino’s one of the most recognized brands in the country.

Domino’s 14,000th store features the pizza theater store design, which is open concept and brings the art and fun of pizza making to the forefront. It features indoor seating and allows customers to watch their pizzas being made, each step of the way. The milestone store is in the innovation hub of Malaysia, Cyberjaya, as technology is a central focus of the brand in Malaysia.

“We have been building beautiful new stores around world at an impressive pace, thanks to the hard work, commitment and passion of our franchisees worldwide,” said Richard Allison, president of Domino’s International. “Our goal to become the No. 1 pizza company in the world – with the best customer service, serving high quality food, with inviting stores and leading technology – is being executed every day in countries like Malaysia and around world.”

Domino’s operates in over 85 markets worldwide. Domino’s had global retail sales of nearly $10.9 billion in 2016, with more than $5.3 billion in the U.S. and more than $5.5 billion internationally.

Questions & Answers

Q.

How quickly has Domino's been opening new stores recently?

A.

Domino's opened its 13,000th store just eight months before its 14,000th. Last year, the company was opening a new store approximately every seven hours, demonstrating a rapid global expansion rate.

Q.

What is significant about the 14,000th store opening in Malaysia for the local market?

A.

The 14,000th store is also the 200th Domino's store opened in Malaysia. This highlights the successful growth and strong brand recognition for Domino's within that country.

Q.

What is the total number of Domino's stores located in the Asia-Pacific region?

A.

The 14,000th store opening also marked a significant milestone for the Asia-Pacific region. This new Malaysian branch is the 3,500th Domino's store to open across that area.

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