Domino's
Coverage of Domino's in the Nexus archive.
- Domino’s manager earns title of World’s Fastest Pizza Maker — flipping 3 pies in seconds
A Domino's manager has been recognized as the World's Fastest Pizza Maker for flipping three pizzas in seconds. The achievement highlights a notable feat in pizza making.
- Domino's is handing the reins to a longtime insider as pizza sales slow
Domino's is appointing Joe Jordan, a 15-year company veteran, as its new leader on October 1 to address slowing pizza sales and reaccelerate growth.
- Cleanup continues after EF-2 tornado destroys homes, downs trees and power lines in Merrillville
An EF-2 tornado destroyed homes, trees, and power lines in Merrillville. The only open Domino's pizza restaurant in the area donated free pizzas to cleanup crews.
- Doctor credits meat-based diet for 70-pound weight loss
A doctor lost 70 pounds on a carnivore diet, challenging conventional nutrition advice. Domino's is exploring changes to cater to health-conscious diners.
- America's favorite pizza may be getting a makeover as protein demand surges
Domino's, a major pizza chain, may introduce a protein-boosted pizza as part of industry trends toward higher-protein menu offerings. Analysts from Bernstein and industry expert Maeve Webster highlighted protein's growing popularity among consumers, citing examples like Starbucks' Protein Lattes and Coca-Cola's exploration of protein-rich beverages.
- Fuddruckers became the 'Blockbuster' of burgers, and now it's nearly gone
Fuddruckers, founded in 1979 and once operating 200-500 locations, now has only 44 restaurants. The chain struggled through multiple ownership changes, including a 2010 acquisition by Luby's and a 2021 purchase by Nicholas Perkins for $18.5 million. Experts attribute its decline to failure to adapt to changing customer preferences and the impact of the pandemic.
- Internet destroys entitled Domino’s customers demanding refund after scarfing down entire meal
A viral video showed Domino’s customers demanding a refund after eating an entire meal, with social media commenters largely supporting the composed worker. The incident highlighted customer entitlement and public backlash against unreasonable demands.
- Internet piles on angry Domino's customers demanding refund after eating entire meal
A Domino's employee remained calm while handling a group of angry customers demanding a refund after eating their meal without returning the pizza box. The customers refused store credit and criticized the employee, but the viral video sparked public support for her professionalism on social media.
- America's best-tasting pizza chain is an old-school favorite, survey finds
Pizza Hut remains America's favorite pizza chain, earning 19.1% of votes for best-tasting fast-food pizza, followed by Domino's at 17.1%. The survey was conducted by YouGov and analyzed responses from over 44,000 U.S. consumers. Pizza Hut's lead is attributed to strong long-term affinity among consumers and a nostalgia factor.
- Domino's delivery driver charged after wreaking violent revenge on a customer who failed to tip him
A Domino's delivery driver was charged after allegedly committing a violent act against a customer who did not tip him. The incident highlights a dispute over tipping practices and resulted in criminal charges.
- Domino’s driver runs down customer over tip dispute, caught on camera: police
A Missouri Domino’s delivery driver, Zachary Nicholus Walton, 36, was arrested after allegedly striking a customer with his vehicle during a dispute over a missing tip. Surveillance video captured Walton taunting the victim before intentionally accelerating into them, causing injuries. He faces multiple felony charges, including first-degree assault and fleeing the scene, and has a prior conviction for domestic assault and false imprisonment.