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Domino's same-store sales rose 0.3% in Q3 amid intense discounting

Domino's new CEO Joe Jordan aims to reignite growth with 0.3 percent US sales increase

Fast food regained value reputation in 2025 with deals, but perceptions were short lived.

The Detroit-style pizza, dubbed the Domino, will help the brand capture meal occasions ranging from afternoon snacks to midnight meals.

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The pizza giant is implementing a week-long 50% discount on all menu-priced pizzas to drive order volume amidst tightening consumer spending in the delivery sector.

Domino’s CEO Russell Weiner homed in on increased order counts during the company’s second-quarter earnings call earlier this week, noting that they fuel long-term growth for both the brand and its franchisees.

Domino's order counts rose in Q2 2026 due to third-party delivery

The pizza giant delivered a second quarter that looked mixed on paper.

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Domino's Pizza drove meaningful order count growth in the second quarter, according to Russell Weiner, Domino's Chief Executive Officer.

Domino’s Pizza names Joe Jordan as its next CEO, succeeding Russell Weiner.

Domino’s certainly has big shoes to fill in replacing Russell Weiner when he officially retires at the end of September.

Russell Weiner has informed the Company's Board of Directors of his intention to retire as Chief Executive Officer after a distinguished career with Domino's.

Current COO Joe Jordan will succeed Russell Weiner as CEO of the global pizza giant this October as part of a planned leadership transition.

Joe Jordan will transition from COO to the chief executive role in October as longtime leader Russell Weiner moves toward an executive chairman position.

The pizza giant’s current COO and 15-year company veteran Joe Jordan will take the helm this October following Russell Weiner’s move to executive chairman.

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 27, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Domino's Pizza Inc.

Papa Johns saw North American same-store sales fall 6.4% in the first quarter as the pizza chain struggled with cautious consumer spending and heavy competitor discounting.

Domino’s stock fell 10% after missing quarterly sales estimates due to winter weather and heavy promotional competition from rivals Papa John’s and Pizza Hut.

Following a quarter that fell short of expectations, Domino’s is accelerating product innovation and revising its marketing calendar to drive growth.

The latest Restaurant Daily podcast covers recent sales performance updates from Domino’s, Jack in the Box, and various fast-casual brands.

Domino's expects competitors to close stores due to profitability issues

Domino's CEO Russell Weiner is bullish on the chain's long-term market share dominance despite increased competition.