Domino's Pizza Opens 11,000th Store

On Wednesday, nearly 54 years after its founding in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) will open the doors to its 11,000th store in the world, in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. The first international store for the recognized world leader in pizza delivery opened in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 1983.

"I am proud of the many people who worked hard to reach this international milestone for Domino's Pizza," said Patrick Doyle, Domino's Pizza president and chief executive officer. "We're thrilled we have the opportunity to celebrate our 11,000th store in Canada, where we began expanding to international markets more than 30 years ago."

Mike Schlater, Domino's Pizza of Canada master franchisee, added: "Domino's international growth continues to expand, and I think it is special that we reached this milestone in Canada, the country where the international growth started. I am proud to continue serving this community by bringing the 11,000th store to Brantford."

In honor of the 11,000th store, Domino's Pizza of Canada will donate $11,000 to the Rotary Club of Brantford. Domino's will celebrate the opening with Chris Friel, mayor of Brantford, at a ribbon-cutting event on Wednesday, May 7. Others in attendance will include Doyle, Schlater, and Jackie Young, Domino's Pizza franchise owner of the 11,000th store.

The 11,000th store is Young's third Domino's store. Young started as a Domino's delivery expert in 1986, working her way through the system to reach franchise ownership.

Domino's international business includes more than 70 markets and accounts for more than half of its annual global retail sales, which were more than $8 billion in 2013.

"We are going to continue looking for more opportunities to share Domino's with people across the world," said Doyle.