Domino’s closes 13 Ohio units
After franchisee Mile High Pizza shuttered 13 restaurants, the pizza giant said it was looking to transition the stores to new ownership.
Dominos announced the closure of 13 pizza outlets in Ohio, as the parent company seeks to transfer these stores to new owners. The company emphasized that the closures are not indicative of its overall performance. Competitors Pizza Hut and Papa John's have also faced challenges with closures in recent times, ranging from franchisee failures to efforts to improve system health by shutting down old and underperforming locations.
Domino's has relied on its substantial marketing budget and ability to offer discounts to stay ahead of its competitors. Although the pizza chain led the QSR pizza segment in same-store sales growth in the previous quarter, its sales growth has lagged behind management's expectations for the past two quarters. The Domino's franchise system appeared robust compared to its rivals over the past few years, with the company adding 197 franchised units in the previous year, according to its Franchise Disclosure Document.
However, the rate of ownership transfers has slowed, decreasing from 550 in 2024 to 490 in 2025. The chain recorded only nine franchise terminations in 2025, representing a minor fraction of its 6,948 franchised locations in the United States.
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