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Domino's Pizza: A Slice of Success

In the world of pizza, there are few names as well known as Domino’s. With the reputation of being at the forefront of technology and unique marketing strategies.

The story of Domino’s begins with the story of its owners, Tom and  Jim Monaghan.

As Tom’s father died in 1940 when he was young, he spent most of his time in an orphanage or bounced around the houses of his relatives.

However, his situation only strengthened his ambitions of being successful. When money and investments were not popular, Tom’s futuristic vision made him invest his savings into something that could make a profit.

So, in 1960, the young entrepreneur purchased a restaurant in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with his brother Jim. The local pizza restaurant was called DomiNick’s, and Tom Monaghan took a $900 loan to buy it!

By 1985 Domino’s opened it’s doors in the UK. Now the most recognised pizza brand and  here we are 30 years later!

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Lucy Harman is the first female Homegrown Hero, and her journey with Domino’s is super inspiring. At 16, she began her Domino’s career working two evenings a week at our Whitstable branch in Kent, answering phones and making pizzas. Her hands-on approach led her to take on more responsibility, rising from shift manager to store […]

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