Domino’s U.S. same-store sales rise by 5.2% in Q3 2025, driven by promotions, menu innovation

USA – Domino’s U.S. same-store sales grew by 5.2% in the third quarter of 2025, marking the first time the pizza chain has exceeded 5% growth since Q1 2024.

CEO Russell Weiner attributed this success to the “Best Deal Ever” promotion and the popularity of the Parmesan Stuffed Crust pizza, as revealed in the company’s earnings release.

Carryout comparable sales increased 8.7%, bolstered by growth in Domino’s loyalty program, while delivery comparable sales rose 2.5%.

CFO Sandeep Reddy noted that these gains were fueled by the promotional deals, menu innovation, and the expanded presence on aggregator platforms, including the full-quarter launch on DoorDash.

Domino’s global retail sales rose 6.3% in the quarter, supported by 29 net new store openings in the U.S., bringing the total to 7,090 locations. International same-store sales grew 1.7%, excluding foreign currency effects.

Income from operations increased 12.2% to US$223.2 million, or 11.8% excluding foreign currency impacts, primarily driven by higher franchise royalties and supply chain margins.

Free cash flow for the first three fiscal quarters of 2025 reached US$495.6 million, up 31.8% year-over-year.

Weiner highlighted ongoing investments in menu innovation, e-commerce platform upgrades, and the brand’s first refresh in 13 years.

He expressed confidence that Domino’s will achieve its 3% same-store sales growth target for the year, with further growth expected in 2026.

The CEO commended the team’s execution of the “Hungry for MORE” strategy, emphasizing that the chain is well-positioned to capture more market share in the quick-service pizza segment. These initiatives also aim to create long-term value for franchisees and shareholders.

Cost pressures from food basket pricing and wage increases slightly impacted the U.S. company-owned store gross margin, which decreased by 0.5% points.

However, increased sales leverage partially offset these headwinds.

Domino’s continues to maintain a robust financial position with a market capitalization of US$14.4 billion and a strong balance sheet following a US$1 billion refinancing completed in September 2025.

The past year in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) market has been characterized by intense competition, evolving consumer preferences, and an increase in digital ordering.

The sector saw a compound annual growth rate of over 5%, driven by menu innovation and delivery platform partnerships.

These trends benefited brands like Domino’s by expanding customer reach and enabling stronger digital engagement, helping them thrive despite inflationary pressures.

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