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Our Progress
key to success
Our Progress
Key to success
How the baking began - Domino's Pizza is founded by business entrepreneur Tom Monaghan, when he opens the first store in Ypsilanti, Michigan in the USA.
1960
1985
The first store opens in Luton, Bedfordshire England
Domino's opens its first store in Dublin Ireland.
1991
Colin and Gerry Halpern buy the master franchise for Domino’s in the UK and Ireland.
1993
1995
Domino's opens its 100th store in the UK, in Purley in Surrey.
1996
First Scottish store opens in Glasgow.
Domino's Pizza arrives in Cardiff Wales.
1997
1999
Domino’s becomes the first home delivery company to float on the Alternative Investment Market.
Domino's sponsors TV show, The Simpsons. The Simpsons is Domino's most successful and longest running TV sponsorship to date, D'oh!
1999
2000
Domino's introduces the revolutionary patented Heatwave hot bags to keep our pizzas hot and fresh during delivery.
Domino's opens its 300th store Aldershot.
2003
2004
Domino’s wins the British Franchise Association, Franchisor of the Year award.
2004
Domino's opens first store in the City of London.
Domino’s celebrates its 20 years.
2005
Domino’s celebrates the opening of its 400th store in Sheffield.
2005
2007
Domino's introduces Delight Mozzarella.
2007
Domino’s removes all hydrogenated fats from its products. Chris Moore becomes Chief Executive.
2007
Domino's opens its 500th store in Hatfield.
2007
Domino’s launches first ever SMS pizza order service.
Domino’s Pizza becomes official sponsor of ITV show, Britain’s Got Talent.
2008
Domino’s moves from AIM to the main market of the London Stock Exchange
2008
2009
Domino’s launches its first mobile unit.
2009
Domino's begins to report on its carbon usage as it signs up to the Carbon Disclosure Project.
2009
Domino's opens its 600th store in Holborn, London.
2009
Domino’s launches the pizza tracker, an online programme designed to show the customer the route of their pizza from the minute they order.
2010
The new supply chain centre in Milton Keynes is completed and officially opened.
Domino's becomes the first retailer to partner with Pennies, the electronic charity box.
2010
Domino’s celebrates its 25th anniversary in the UK.
2010
Pali Grewal from Domino's UK wins World's Fastest Pizza Maker competition.
2010
2010
Domino's launches its iPhone app.
2010
Domino’s celebrates its 50th anniversary globally
Domino's unveils a new mascot.
2010
2011
Domino's Android and iPad apps are launched.
Domino's invests in the German market.
2011
2011
Domino's becomes a signatory of the Department of Health's Responsibility Deal.
2011
Domino’s Stuffed Crust goes on sale.
DPG acquires the master franchise for Switzerland.
2012
Gluten Free pizza base is added to the menu.
2012
2013
Domino's revises their logo across the world.
2013
A new look store design is rolled out to stores.
Rays of Sunshine becomes Domino's new charity partner.
2013
Domino's 2000th European store opens in Hemel Hempstead.
2013
New box design is launched.
2013
2013
Domino's sponsors the X-Factor. Join in the fun and vote for your favourite.
2013
Hot Dog Stuffed Crust is launched.
Domino's sponsors new ITV show, Splash!
2013
2013
Domino's introduces Ready2Go kiosk. Pizza wherever you go.
Domino's launches its CSR Strategy.
2014
Domino's appoints new CEO
2014
Domino’s launches Xbox app
2014
2015
Domino’s launches The Easy Order and personalises with 'Dom'
2015
Domino's sponsors Hollyoaks
2015
New charity partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust
2015
Launch of Pizza Legends
Strategic JV and acquisition of Joey's Pizza in Germany
2016
Domino’s launches Snapchat channel
2016
Refreshed pizza boxes
2016
2016
Launch of Italiano range
2016
Iceland, Norway and Sweden acquisition
2016
Domino’s launches Facebook Messenger chat-bot
Sponsorship of The Voice
2017
Domino’s opens in Sweden
2017
Completion of Dolly Dimple’s acquisition
2017
2017
Increased ownership in the Nordics
2017
Rebrand of Dolly Dimple’s to Domino’s
2017
Launch of Lotta-Chocca pizza
2017
Domino’s opens 1,000th store in the UK
2017
Partnership with London franchisee