
Domino's takes on fast-food chains
In this week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants, we look at The Domino, Domino’s new, single-serve, Detroit-style pizza.
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In this week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants, we look at The Domino, Domino’s new, single-serve, Detroit-style pizza.

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The Domino has arrived, a Detroit-style pizza designed for a single serving, shaped to resemble the brand's logo.
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