TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, landed the No. 2 spot in Newsweek’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Pizza Chain*. Voted on by readers across the country, the award celebrates brands that deliver consistent quality, customer satisfaction, and crave-worthy flavor.

It inspires us to keep evolving, innovating and elevating every aspect of the guest experience.

Flavor That Sets the Standard

Marco’s has cultivated a loyal following by staying true to its uncompromising quality, growing from a single store into a beloved brand with international reach. Each pizza starts with dough made fresh in-store daily, sauce crafted from a recipe passed down by founder Pat Giammarco and blended in-store, and a proprietary three-cheese blend that’s always fresh, never frozen. Topped with bold premium meats and freshly sliced veggies, Marco’s flavor-first approach continues to set the brand apart.

“Pizza lovers who crave bold flavor have spoken — and it’s all thanks to our incredible franchisees and their team members who deliver handcrafted excellence every day,” said Denise Lauer, Chief Marketing Officer, Marco’s Franchising, LLC. “Being the top ranked among all QSR pizza on the list is an incredible honor. It inspires us to keep evolving, innovating, and elevating every aspect of the guest experience.”

Innovation Meets Craft

In 2025, Marco’s wowed fans with craveable new offerings, all while maintaining operational simplicity. Under the culinary leadership of Chef Kathleen Kennedy, the brand rolled out standout permanent menu items like the Mike’s Hot Honey Pepperoni Magnifico, a bold twist on a classic featuring crispy Old World Pepperoni^®, signature sauce, and fresh cheeses, finished with a drizzle of sweet heat.

Other innovations include the fan-favorite Pepperoni Bread, layered with crispy shredded pepperoni and Romesan seasoning, and sweet favorites like Chocolate CinnaSquares^® made with Ghirardelli^® chocolate. Marco’s introduced limited-time offerings built on its acclaimed Magnifico^® line, including the Triple Pepperoni Magnifico, and the Margherita Magnifico – made with fresh mozzarella and a bright basil drizzle – reaffirming its commitment to bold flavor with minimal menu complexity.

A Brand on the Rise

With more than 1,200 locations and continued expansion, Marco’s is growing with purpose, anchored by a strong franchisee community and a people-first culture that values quality above all.

As Marco’s continues its upward trajectory, this recognition is a testament to the brand’s commitment to flavor, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences.

The full list of Newsweek’s 2025 Best Pizza Chains is available at https://www.newsweek.com/readerschoice/best-pizza-chain-2025.

For more information Marco’s Pizza franchise opportunities, visit https://www.marcos.com/franchising/ or contact Beth Heminger at bheminger@marcos.com or 419-279-5795.

ABOUT MARCO’S PIZZA
Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Marco’s Pizza is one of the fastest-growing pizza brands in the United States. Marco’s was founded in 1978 by Italian-born Pasquale (“Pat”) Giammarco and thrives to deliver a high-quality pizza experience, known for its dough made from scratch and its three fresh signature cheeses. The company has grown from its roots as a beloved Ohio brand to operate and franchise over 1,200 stores in 35 states with locations in Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and Mexico. Most recently, Marco’s was recognized as America’s Favorite Restaurant in the Limited-Service Pizza category by Nation’s Restaurant News using Technomic Ignite Consumer 2024 data^ꝉꝉ. Other recent accolades include ranking No. 48 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2024 “Franchise 500” ranking, earning a coveted spot as the only top 5 pizza chain to rank on Newsweek’s 2025 “America’s Best Customer Service” in pizza chains list, earning a spot on QSR’s Top 50, and being featured on Nation’s Restaurant News’ prestigious “Top 500” ranking.

*For Newsweek’s terms and conditions, see: https://www.newsweek.com/rca-terms-conditions.

^ꝉꝉ According to Technomic’s 2024 America’s Favorite Restaurants data, Marco’s Pizza secured the top spot in the Limited-Service Pizza category with a 53.4% composite top-box rating, indicating the share of recent guests who gave the brand the highest possible rating for each of the guest experience attributes. Data for America’s Favorite Chains comes from Technomic Ignite Consumer, which collects information about how brands impact consumers and how consumers interact with those brands, via online surveys. See here for more information: www.technomic.com/ignite-consumer.

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DETROIT, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As Little Caesars enters its fourth year as the NFL’s Official Pizza Sponsor, it is kicking off the 2025 season with a winning game plan packed with epic deals, crave-worthy pizza, and fan-first experiences.

As part of this year’s 2025 NFL Kickoff celebration, Little Caesars is reinforcing its iconic Pizza!Pizza! tagline with a can’t-miss offer. Starting August 25, fans can get two large 1-topping pizzas for just $4.99 each when they buy both using an online code – an unbeatable value in the pizza game. This deal is available online only and doubles the flavor without doubling the cost of a perfect gameday meal.

The Pizza!Pizza! phrase has long been a hallmark of Little Caesars, and this promotion taps into that beloved nostalgia while delivering real savings for fans gearing up for game day. When it comes to pizza and football, more is always better.

“We’re proud to continue our partnership with the NFL for a fourth year, connecting with fans through the universal love of pizza and football,” said Greg Hamilton, Chief Marketing Officer at Little Caesars. “This season, we’re bringing even more value to the table – starting with the return of our iconic Pizza!Pizza! offer to kick things off. It’s our way of making game day even better for fans nationwide, while reinforcing our commitment to delivering quality, affordability and unforgettable moments all season long.”

For the 2025 season, Little Caesars is strengthening its NFL presence with a renewed lineup of high-profile talent. San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle returns in the first commercial of the year to declare Little Caesars is the Real Deal™. Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown will also return as part of key marketing efforts highlighting Little Caesars’ position as the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL. New this year, Philadelphia Eagles running back and Super Bowl champion Saquon Barkley will be featured in a co-branded campaign with Pepsi©, launching this season. Together, these partnerships reinforce the brand’s commitment to delivering unmatched value and memorable fan experiences at the intersection of football and pizza.

Little Caesars is also partnering with select NFL teams to feature specialized branding and in-game activations in their local markets throughout the season. Participating teams include the Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers.

In its fourth year, Little Caesars is also bringing back the popular Pizza!Pizza!® Pregame, a fan-favorite tradition where guests can earn our best rewards simply by ordering and enjoying Little Caesars. Launching exclusively in the Little Caesars app starting on September 4, guests can complete the Pizza! Pizza! Pregame Challenges on NFL gamedays to earn their share of over $5 million in rewards and prizes.**

Little Caesars and the NFL remain committed to making a meaningful impact beyond the field. This year, the Little Caesars^® Love Kitchen^®, a mobile pizza kitchen dedicated to serving communities in need, celebrated 40 years of giving back. As part of the ongoing partnership, the Love Kitchen will travel to key NFL event cities throughout the season, working alongside the league to provide fresh, hot pizza to individuals and families facing hardship – continuing a proud legacy of compassion and community service.

The first serving will celebrate the start of the 2025 regular season in the home of Super Bowl LIX Champions the Philadelphia Eagles on September 3^rd, partnering with Philadelphia non-profit Project HOME.

For more information about Little Caesars, visit LittleCaesars.com and follow @LittleCaesars on Instagram and Facebook.

**Purchase required for Reward eligibility. Must be a legal resident of the 50 U.S. (DC), 18+ and have an account on the Little Caesars App. Available in the Little Caesars app only and at participating stores. Entry limited to Thurs, Sun, Mon only between 9/5/24-1/5/25. Estimate based on 2024 Pizza!Pizza! Pregame rewards and prizes. Amount includes all rewards and prizes for all winning participants. See challenges.littlecaesars.com for details.

About Little Caesars^®
Little Caesars, the Best Value in Pizza*, was founded by Mike and Marian Ilitch as a single, family-owned restaurant in 1959 and is headquartered in downtown Detroit, Michigan. It is the third-largest pizza chain in the world, with restaurants in each of the 50 U.S. states and 30 countries and territories.

Known for its HOT-N-READY^® pizza, Crazy Puffs^®, and famed Crazy Bread^®, Little Caesars uses quality ingredients, like fresh, never-frozen mozzarella and Muenster cheese and sauce made from fresh-packed, vine-ripened California crushed tomatoes. The brand is known for innovation and is home to the exclusive Pizza Portal^® pickup, a heated, self-service mobile order pickup station. Little Caesars is also the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL.

A high-growth company with over 65 years in the $150 billion worldwide pizza industry, Little Caesars continually looks for franchisee candidates to join the team in markets worldwide. In addition to providing the opportunity for entrepreneurial independence in a franchise system, Little Caesars offers a simple operating system, a reputation for taste and value, and strong brand awareness with one of the most recognized characters in the country, Little Caesar. Little Caesars is proud to be part of the Ilitch Companies family of businesses.

For more, visit LittleCaesars.com and follow Little Caesars on TikTok, Instagram, and X.

*Limited to top 4 national pizza chains

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AUSTIN, Minn., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As consumers continue to seek out bold, adventurous flavors and new ways to elevate everyday eating occasions, the makers of HORMEL^® Pepperoni are answering the call with two exciting new additions to its category-defining lineup: HORMEL^® Pepperoni with Jalapeño and HORMEL^® Pepperoni Dill Pickle Flavored. These bold new flavors are made for today’s food lovers — those who crave a little extra excitement in every bite.

With nearly half of U.S. consumers actively seeking elevated taste experiences¹, and with pickle- and jalapeño-inspired foods surging in popularity, these all-new pepperoni varieties reflect the bold, craveable flavors that are capturing consumer attention across both meal and snack-time occasions. Jalapeño continues to gain traction amid growing consumer demand for bolder, spicier flavors. Dill pickle has also captured consumer attention, with 65% expressing interest in pickle-forward offerings².

These bold new flavor additions from the HORMEL^® Pepperoni brand reimagine a classic favorite — great on pizza, layered in sandwiches, stacked on a charcuterie board, or enjoyed straight from the package — with trending flavors to match.

“Our fans have been asking for something new and exciting, and we’re thrilled to deliver with two new flavors that we know people are craving,” said Andrew McElroy, HORMEL^® Pepperoni brand manager. “Whether you’re chasing heat or looking for that tangy zing, these new pepperoni varieties bring fresh personality to the pepperoni category.”

Crafted with high-quality ingredients and designed for flavor seekers, HORMEL^® Pepperoni with Jalapeño delivers a bold, spicy kick, while HORMEL^® Pepperoni Dill Pickle Flavored offers a tangy, craveable twist. Both are ideal for consumers looking to spice up snack time or add a punch of personality to pizza night.

HORMEL^® Jalapeño and Dill Pickle Pepperoni are now available at major grocery retailers nationwide and online. To learn more, find recipes or locate a store near you, visit hormelpepperoni.com.

1. Mintel, Flavors to Watch in 2025.
2. Datassential, The World of Savory Flavors, March 2024.

About the HORMEL^® Pepperoni Brand

For more than 100 years, pepperoni has been a longstanding American favorite and a well-known specialty of Hormel Foods. Today, the HORMEL^® Pepperoni brand is the No. 1 selling brand of pepperoni (based on latest 52-week IRI data) in the United States, thanks to its great flavor and top-quality ingredients. For more information about the brand, including product information, recipes and where to buy, visit hormelpepperoni.com.

About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired Food.^™

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include PLANTERS^®, SKIPPY^®, SPAM^®, HORMEL^® NATURAL CHOICE^®, APPLEGATE^®, JUSTIN’S^®, WHOLLY^®, HORMEL^® BLACK LABEL^®, COLUMBUS^®, JENNIE-O^® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.^™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

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This isn’t just any award — it’s a win powered by our guests, whose love for our coal-fired pizza made this possible. We’re grateful to every fan who voted for us.

To celebrate, we’re rolling out a limited-time menu packed with crave-worthy creations starting Monday, August 11:

• Hawaiian Pizza – A bold twist on a classic. Our Hawaiian Pizza features cooked prosciutto, juicy pineapple, and a drizzle of sweet chili sauce for the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and heat!
• Sweet Chili Wings – Charred to perfection in our coal-fired oven, these wings are tossed in a fiery Sweet Chili sauce that brings the heat with a bold kick of sweet, tangy spice.
• Lemon Pepper Wings – A fresh, zesty take on our signature wings, with that coal-fired char you crave.
• BBQ Wings – Classic barbecue flavor turned up a notch with Sweet Baby Ray’s and our legendary coal-fired edge.
• Spicy Pineapple Margarita with Tajin® – This bold margarita blends smooth tequila and sweet pineapple with a hit of smoky roasted peppers, finished with a Tajin® rim. Available at participating locations.

Whether you’re a loyal fan or a first-time guest, there’s never been a better time to taste what makes Anthony’s a national favorite. Find your nearest Anthony’s, grab your crew, and come celebrate with us starting August 11.

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U.S. same store sales growth of 3.4%

International same store sales growth (excluding foreign currency impact) of 2.4%

Global net store growth of 178, including 30 net store openings in the U.S. and 148 net store openings internationally

Income from operations increased 14.8%; excluding the $0.2 million negative impact of foreign currency exchange rates on international franchise royalty revenues, income from operations increased 14.9%

ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (Nasdaq: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world, announced results for the second quarter of 2025.

“Our team delivered strong Q2 results,” said Russell Weiner, Domino’s Chief Executive Officer. “Internationally, we continued to grow despite macro challenges. In the U.S., both delivery and carryout grew, driving meaningful market share gains within the U.S. pizza QSR category. We are now fully rolled out on the two largest aggregators and offer all the major crust types, including stuffed crust. With what we believe are best-in-class unit economics, the largest advertising budget, a robust supply chain, and a rewards program that is bigger than ever, our business is well-positioned. We’ve never had more tools to drive long-term value creation for our franchisees and shareholders.”

Second Quarter 2025 Operational and Financial Highlights (Unaudited):

The tables below outline certain statistical measures utilized by the Company to analyze its performance, as well as key financial results. This historical data is not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any future period. Refer to Comments on Regulation G below for additional details, including definitions of these statistical measures and certain reconciliations.

• Revenues increased $47.4 million, or 4.3%, in the second quarter of 2025 as compared to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to higher supply chain revenues, higher U.S. franchise royalties and fees and higher U.S. franchise advertising revenues. The increase in supply chain revenues was primarily attributable to an increase in the Company’s food basket pricing to stores, which increased 4.8% during the second quarter of 2025 as compared to the second quarter of 2024, as well as higher order volumes. These increases were partially offset by a shift in the relative mix of products sold by the Company and the transition of the Company’s equipment and supplies business to a third-party supplier. The increases in U.S. franchise royalties and fees and U.S. franchise advertising revenues were driven primarily by same store sales growth and net store growth during the trailing four quarters.
• U.S. Company-owned store gross margin decreased 2.0 percentage points in the second quarter of 2025 as compared to the second quarter of 2024. This decrease was driven primarily by higher insurance costs and the increase in the Company’s food basket pricing to stores. These decreases were partially offset by higher sales leverage.
• Supply chain gross margin increased 0.5 percentage points in the second quarter of 2025 as compared to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to procurement productivity, partially offset by the increase in the cost of the Company’s food basket.
• Income from operations increased $28.9 million, or 14.8%, in the second quarter of 2025 as compared to the second quarter of 2024. Excluding the negative impact of foreign currency exchange rates on international franchise royalty revenues of $0.2 million, income from operations increased $29.1 million, or 14.9%, in the second quarter of 2025 as compared to the second quarter of 2024. The increase in income from operations was primarily due to higher U.S. franchise royalties and fees, as well as gross margin dollar growth within supply chain. Additionally, general and administrative expenses were lower in the second quarter of 2025 primarily due to expenses related to the Company’s Worldwide Rally in the second quarter of 2024 that takes place every two years, which did not reoccur in 2025. The increase in income from operations was also driven by a $3.9 million pre-tax refranchising gain associated with the refranchising of 36 U.S. Company-owned stores in the Maryland market.
• Net income decreased $10.9 million, or 7.7%, in the second quarter of 2025 as compared to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to an unfavorable change of $27.4 million in the pre-tax net realized and unrealized losses and gains associated with the Company’s investment in DPC Dash Ltd. Higher provision for income taxes also contributed to the decrease in net income. The Company’s provision for income taxes increased $12.1 million in the second quarter of 2025 due to a higher effective tax rate. The effective tax rate increased to 22.1% in the second quarter of 2025 as compared to 15.0% in the second quarter of 2024, driven primarily by a 6.8 percentage point unfavorable change in the impact of excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation.
• Diluted EPS was $3.81 in the second quarter of 2025 as compared to $4.03 in the second quarter of 2024, representing a $0.22, or 5.5%, decrease. The decrease in diluted EPS in the second quarter of 2025 as compared to the second quarter of 2024 was driven by lower net income, partially offset by a lower weighted average diluted share count, resulting from the Company’s share repurchases during the trailing four quarters.
• Net cash provided by operating activities was $366.9 million in the two fiscal quarters of 2025 as compared to $274.2 million in the two fiscal quarters of 2024. The Company spent $35.2 million on capital expenditures in the two fiscal quarters of 2025 as compared to $43.7 million in the two fiscal quarters of 2024, resulting in free cash flow of $331.7 million in the two fiscal quarters of 2025 as compared to $230.5 million in the two fiscal quarters of 2024. The increase in free cash flow was a result of the positive impact of changes in operating assets and liabilities, the timing and amount of receipts for advertising contributions and the timing and amount of payments for advertising activities, as well as lower investments in capital expenditures.

Quarterly Dividend

Subsequent to the end of the second quarter of 2025, on July 15, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a $1.74 per share quarterly dividend on its outstanding common stock for shareholders of record as of September 15, 2025, to be paid on September 30, 2025.

Share Repurchases

During the second quarter of 2025, the Company repurchased and retired 315,696 shares of common stock for a total of $150.0 million. During the two fiscal quarters of 2025, the Company repurchased and retired 430,976 shares of common stock for a total of $200.0 million. As of June 15, 2025, the Company had a total remaining authorized amount for share repurchases of $614.3 million.

Comments on Regulation G

In addition to the GAAP financial measures set forth in this press release, the Company has included non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G, including free cash flow, income from operations, excluding foreign currency impact and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA. The Company has also included metrics such as global retail sales, global retail sales growth (excluding foreign currency impact), same store sales growth, net store growth, food basket pricing change, impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on international franchise royalty revenues and the leverage ratio, which are commonly used statistical measures in the quick-service restaurant industry that are important to understanding Company performance.

The Company uses “global retail sales,” a statistical measure, to refer to total worldwide retail sales at Company-owned and franchise stores. The Company believes global retail sales information is useful in analyzing revenues because franchisees pay royalties and advertising fees that are based on a percentage of franchise retail sales. The Company reviews comparable industry global retail sales information to assess business trends and to track the growth of the Domino’s Pizza brand and believes they are indicative of the financial health of the Company’s franchisee base. In addition, supply chain revenues are directly impacted by changes in franchise retail sales in the U.S. and Canada. As a result, sales by Domino’s franchisees have a direct effect on the Company’s profitability. Retail sales for franchise stores are reported to the Company by its franchisees and are not included in Company revenues. “Global retail sales growth” is calculated as the change of U.S. Dollar global retail sales against the comparable period of the prior year. “Global retail sales growth, excluding foreign currency impact” is calculated as the change of international local currency global retail sales against the comparable period of the prior year. Changes in global retail sales growth, excluding foreign currency impact, are primarily driven by same store sales growth and net store growth.

The Company uses “same store sales growth,” a statistical measure, which is calculated by including only retail sales from stores that also had sales in the comparable weeks of both periods. International same store sales growth is calculated similarly to U.S. same store sales growth. Changes in international same store sales are reported excluding foreign currency impacts, which reflect changes in international local currency sales. Same store sales growth for transferred stores is reflected in their current classification.

The Company uses “net store growth,” a statistical measure, which is calculated by netting gross store openings with gross store closures during the period. Transfers between Company-owned stores and franchised stores are excluded from the calculation of net store growth.

The Company uses “food basket pricing change,” a statistical measure, which is calculated as the percentage change of the food basket (including both food and cardboard products) purchased by an average U.S. store (based on average weekly unit sales) from U.S. supply chain centers against the comparable period of the prior year. The Company believes that the food basket pricing change is important to investors and other interested persons to understand the Company’s performance. As food basket prices fluctuate, revenues, cost of sales and gross margin percentages in the Company’s supply chain segment also fluctuate. Additionally, cost of sales, gross margins and gross margin percentages for the Company’s U.S. Company-owned stores also fluctuate.

The Company uses “free cash flow,” which is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities, less capital expenditures, both as reported under GAAP. The most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP is net cash provided by operating activities. The Company believes that the free cash flow measure is important to investors and other interested persons, and that such persons benefit from having a measure which communicates how much cash flow is available for working capital needs or to be used for repurchasing debt, making acquisitions, repurchasing common stock or paying dividends.

The Company uses “income from operations, excluding foreign currency impact,” which is calculated as income from operations as reported under GAAP, less the “impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on international franchise royalty revenues,” a statistical measure. The most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP is income from operations. The impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on international franchise royalty revenues is calculated as the difference in international franchise royalty revenues resulting from translating current period local currency results to U.S. dollars at current period exchange rates as compared to prior period exchange rates. The Company believes that the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on international franchise royalty revenues is important to investors and other interested persons to understand the Company’s international royalty revenues given the significant variability in those revenues and that can be driven by changes in foreign currency exchanges rates. International franchise royalty revenues do not have a cost of sales component, so changes in these revenues have a direct impact on income from operations.

The Company uses “Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA,” which is calculated as Segment Income as defined by the Company under Accounting Standards Codification 280, Segment Reporting, less corporate administrative costs that have not been allocated to a reportable segment including labor, computer expenses, professional fees, travel and entertainment, rent, insurance and other corporate administrative costs. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is defined in the base indenture governing the Company’s securitized debt. The Company uses Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to determine future business objectives and targets and for long-range planning, as well as to evaluate total Company operating performance for the purposes of determining certain variable performance-based compensation. The Company believes Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is a reliable barometer for the overall success of the Company. It is also used to calculate the leverage ratio (defined below), and other ratios defined in the indenture governing the Company’s securitized debt. As such, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is important to investors and other interested persons to understand the financial performance of the Company, and to assess the ability of the Company to meet its financial obligations.

The Company uses the “leverage ratio¹,” which is calculated as the Company’s securitized debt related to its fixed-rate notes from the recapitalizations completed in 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2015 and borrowings under its variable funding notes, divided by Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA on a trailing four quarters basis. The Company has historically operated with a leverage ratio between four and six times. The Company reviews its leverage ratio on at least a quarterly basis and believes its leverage ratio is important to investors and other interested persons to understand the capital structure of the Company, and to assess the ability of the Company to meet its financial obligations.

The reconciliation of the leverage ratio for the second quarters of 2025 and 2024 is as follows below.

Conference Call Information

The Company will file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q today. As previously announced, Domino’s Pizza, Inc. will hold a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern) to review its second quarter 2025 financial results. The webcast is available at ir.dominos.com and will be archived for one year.

About Domino’s Pizza^®

Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 21,500 stores in over 90 markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of over $19.4 billion in the trailing four quarters ended June 15, 2025. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for 99% of Domino’s stores as of the end of the second quarter of 2025. In the U.S., Domino’s generated more than 85% of U.S. retail sales in 2024 via digital channels and has developed many innovative ordering platforms.

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SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995:

This press release contains various forward-looking statements about the Company within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”) that are based on current management expectations that involve substantial risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. The following cautionary statements are being made pursuant to the provisions of the Act and with the intention of obtaining the benefits of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Act. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “should,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “potential,” “outlook” and similar terms and phrases that concern our strategy, plans or intentions, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements address various matters including information concerning future results of operations and business strategy, our anticipated profitability, estimates in same store sales growth, store growth and the growth of our U.S. and international business in general, our ability to service our indebtedness, our future cash flows, our operating performance, trends in our business and other descriptions of future events reflect the Company’s expectations based upon currently available information and data. While we believe these expectations and projections are based on reasonable assumptions, such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the section headed “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to: our substantial indebtedness as a result of our recapitalization transactions and our ability to incur additional indebtedness or refinance or renegotiate key terms of that indebtedness in the future; the impact a downgrade in our credit rating may have on our business, financial condition and results of operations; our future financial performance and our ability to pay principal and interest on our indebtedness; the strength of our brand, including our ability to compete in the U.S. and internationally in our intensely competitive industry, including the food service and food delivery markets; our ability to successfully implement our growth strategy, including through our participation in the third-party order aggregation marketplace; labor shortages or changes in operating expenses resulting from increases in prices of food (particularly cheese), fuel and other commodity costs, labor, utilities, insurance, employee benefits and other operating costs or negative economic conditions; the effectiveness of our advertising, operations and promotional initiatives; shortages, interruptions or disruptions in the supply or delivery of fresh food products and store equipment; the additional risks our international operations subject us to, which may differ in each country in which we and our franchisees do business; our ability and that of our franchisees to successfully operate in the current and future credit environment; the impact of social media or a boycott on our business, brand and reputation; the impact of new or improved technologies and alternative methods of delivery on consumer behavior; new product, digital ordering and concept developments by us, and other food-industry competitors; our ability to maintain good relationships with and attract new franchisees, and franchisees’ ability to successfully manage their operations without negatively impacting our royalty payments and fees or our brand’s reputation; our ability to successfully implement cost-saving strategies; changes in the level of consumer spending given general economic conditions, including interest rates, energy prices and consumer confidence or negative economic conditions in general; our ability and that of our franchisees to open new restaurants and keep existing restaurants in operation and maintain demand for new stores; the impact that widespread illness, health epidemics or general health concerns, severe weather conditions and natural disasters may have on our business and the economies of the countries where we operate; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; changes in income tax rates; our ability to retain or replace our executive officers and other key members of management and our ability to adequately staff our stores and supply chain centers with qualified personnel; our ability to find and/or retain suitable real estate for our stores and supply chain centers; changes in government legislation and regulations, including changes in laws and regulations regarding information privacy, payment methods, advertising and consumer protection and social media; adverse legal judgments or settlements; food-borne illness or contamination of products or food tampering or other events that may impact our reputation; data breaches, power loss, technological failures, user error or other cyber risks threatening us or our franchisees; the impact that environmental, social and governance matters may have on our business and reputation; the effect of war, terrorism, catastrophic events, other geopolitical or reputational considerations or climate change; our ability to pay dividends and repurchase shares; changes in consumer tastes, spending and traffic patterns and demographic trends; changes in accounting policies; and adequacy of our insurance coverage. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release might not occur. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and should be evaluated with an understanding of their inherent uncertainty. Except as required under federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or other applicable law, we will not undertake, and specifically disclaim, any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date of this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements included in this press release or that may be made elsewhere from time to time by, or on behalf of, us. All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.

TABLES TO FOLLOW

SOURCE Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

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FARMERS BRANCH, Texas, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MrJims.Pizza is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of dedication to serving quality pizza and building a legacy of excellence, innovation, and community.

Founded on August 15, 1975, by Jim Johnson (more commonly referred to as MrJim), the journey began with a single location in Taylor, Michigan. What started as a small pizza shop has grown into a thriving brand with over 50 franchise locations.

“We’re thrilled to reach this milestone,” said MrJim, Founder and CEO of MrJims.Pizza. “It’s a testament to the support of our loyal customers, the dedication of our franchisees and team members, and the spirit of innovation that has driven us forward from day one.”

From humble beginnings—when MrJim borrowed funds from friends and family to open his first store—the brand has grown significantly.

Key milestones include launching the first online pizza ordering system across all locations in 2006 and rebranding to MrJims.Pizza in 2014, embracing the future of digital connectivity.

Throughout its history, MrJims.Pizza has remained committed to high-quality, fresh ingredients. With signature offerings like Sticky Fingers Pizza, Detroit Style Pizza and family-sized Dinner Made Easier, the brand has continuously evolved to meet the changing tastes of its customers.

To celebrate 50 years of crust-a-licious-ness, MrJims.Pizza is offering 50% off any Original or Detroit Style Pizza from August 10 to August 16.

“While the past 50 years have been remarkable, we’re even more excited about the future,” said MrJim. “Our vision is to keep innovating, expanding, and delivering more ‘pizza love’ to communities nationwide.”

For more information about MrJims.Pizza’s 50th-anniversary celebrations and to find a location near you, visit MrJims.Pizza.

About MrJims.Pizza

MrJims.Pizza, founded in 1975, is a pizza restaurant chain known for its unique recipes, fresh ingredients, and commitment to customer satisfaction. With over 50 locations nationwide, the brand continues to thrive on the principles of quality and innovation.

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As part of their commitment to giving back to local communities, Texas Papa Johns locations are rallying behind the people of Texas to provide much-needed assistance during this difficult time.

“The Texas Hill Country is more than just a place—it’s home to so many of our friends, families, and loyal customers,” said Keith Sullins, local franchise owner of Papa Johns. “In times like these, it’s not just about business—it’s about showing up for one another. On July 15th, every order will help support those affected by the floods. We’re honored to stand with our community and do our part to help rebuild what’s been lost.”

The fundraiser will include all participating Texas Papa Johns locations from Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, Waco, Lubbock, Amarillo, El Paso, Midland, Odessa, San Angelo, Abilene, etc. Whether ordering for pickup or delivery, customers can be part of the relief efforts simply by enjoying their favorite pizza.

How to Participate:

• Place any order at participating Papa Johns Texas locations on Tuesday, July 15th.
• 100% of the profits will be donated to the flood relief efforts in Texas Hill Country.

Texas Papa Johns locations encourage its loyal customers, local businesses, and neighbors to spread the word and participate to give back. Every pizza ordered is a step toward rebuilding and supporting the community during this challenging time.

For more information or to place an order, visit www.papajohns.com.

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MANHATTAN, Kan. (June 24, 2025) – Toppers Pizza, the Wisconsin-based pizza chain known for its creative toppings, baked-to-order Topperstix and hours that go way past bedtime, is crashing the college-town food scene on June 30 with a new spot at 1321 Anderson Ave. in Manhattan.

Located near Kansas State University and in the historic Aggieville district, Toppers is celebrating its Kansas expansion with a limited-time promotion from June 30 to July 13: Buy any pizza at regular price and receive a second pizza of equal or lesser value for free.

This marks Toppers’ fourth Kansas location and its latest move in a fast-growing footprint across the Midwest. The Manhattan store is operated by a powerhouse franchise group with multiple successful Toppers locations across Kansas and Wisconsin. Partners Mac Malchow, Karl Malchow, Steve Larson, Adam Oldenburg and Matt Martin are no strangers to delivering big flavor and even bigger energy to college towns.

“Every time we open a new Toppers, we’re not just launching a pizza shop — we’re creating new lifelong fans with killer food and stellar service,” said Mac Malchow, vice president of marketing and development for Toppers Pizza. “Manhattan is exactly the type of community we love being a part of.  Fun college campus and nightlife, combined with an awesome year-round local culture.  Whether it’s late-night, Friday dinner, or Tuesday lunch, we’re here to feed cravings and be the go-to destination for fast, fresh, fully loaded pizza.”

Toppers Pizza in Manhattan will be open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 3 a.m., so fans can get their favorite pizza for a late breakfast, lunch, dinner or a midnight snack.

Headquartered in Wisconsin, Toppers Pizza is known for its fresh, handmade and customizable pizzas delivered extremely fast, with more than a million combinations of fresh, high-quality toppings. Fans also flock to the brand’s signature Topperstix, bold wing flavors, and indulgent desserts.

For more information on Toppers franchising or to order online for delivery or pickup, visit toppers.com or check out the app.

ABOUT TOPPERS PIZZA

Founded in 1991 as an alternative to big-box pizza, Toppers is built on a bold attitude with the product to back it up. Headquartered in Whitewater, Wis., 70+ Toppers locations are on a mission to redefine what customers should expect from QSR pizza. The menu features unique flavors, bold recipes, crave-worthy Topperstix, signature wings, specialty desserts and a growing selection of offerings for a diverse lifestyle. By consistently giving customers what they want, Toppers has forged an untapped space in the pizza industry and is thriving in a digital-first, post-pandemic world. World-class technology ranking among the top QSR pizza concepts, consistent menu innovation, a powerfully focused digital media strategy and Gen Z-centric social media channels drive 75%+ of sales online for the brand. With franchisees achieving a $1,000,000+ average unit volume across the entire system, Toppers Pizza is primed for major growth and is looking for like-minded franchisees to join its system. For more information, visit toppers.com/franch

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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (June 22, 2025) — Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, the legendary New Haven-based pizzeria, celebrated its 100th anniversary on Saturday, June 21, with a day of heartfelt community events, cherished traditions and tributes to its enduring legacy of coal-fired apizza.

The milestone celebration took place in New Haven’s historic Wooster Square, where Frank and Filomena Pepe first opened the doors to Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in 1925 to create New-Haven style pizza. The day began with an exclusive VIP hour honoring key supporters of the brand, followed by the “Pepe’s Gives Back” community celebration.

Photo courtesy of Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

Guests enjoyed complimentary charred-crust pizza, along with classic Italian treats from Foxon Park Soda, Libby’s Italian Pastry Shop and Gelato Giuliana. A festive Frank Pepe’s prize wheel gave attendees the chance to win special 100th anniversary memorabilia, including limited-edition Coca-Cola bottles, pizza peels, ornaments, mugs and T-shirts.

The pizzeria partnered with Connecticut Foodshare, donating 100% of guest contributions to support hunger relief efforts throughout the state. These contributions resulted in nearly $700 and almost 10 bags of nonperishables in donations, which allowed the organization to provide approximately 1,380 meals to underserved communities.

“We’re incredibly grateful to Frank Pepe’s for using its 100-year celebration to give back to the community in such a meaningful way,” said Jason Jakubowski, President and CEO of Connecticut Foodshare. “Their partnership has helped us serve more neighbors facing food insecurity, and we’re honored to celebrate this milestone with them.”

Entertainment was provided by Mike Lapatino of WPLR 99.1 and social media personality and food critic Daym Drops who both set the tone for a lively and joyful afternoon.

The celebration continued into the evening with a private rooftop reception at Gioia CAFÉ & Bar, followed by a tented gathering in the SPOT parking lot. The evening event, catered by Small Kitchen–Big Taste, featured live music by Tony Riccio and Friends, heartfelt tributes and a special commemorative program hosted by Chaz and AJ of WPLR.

The evening featured a powerful short film honoring the life and legacy of Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, tracing the remarkable journey of Frank and Filomena Pepe from their hometown of Maiori, Italy, to New Haven, Connecticut.

To the crowd’s delight, New Haven native and Academy Award-winning actor Paul Giamatti—who has been a devoted fan of Frank Pepe’s since the age of four—took the stage to share his personal connection to the iconic pizzeria, fondly recalling childhood visits with his mother and father. He then introduced the film, which he also narrated, celebrating the Pepes’ inspiring immigrant story and their enduring influence on American pizza culture. The screening concluded with a heartfelt plaque presentation to the current co-owners and grandchildren of Frank and Filomena Pepe.

Photo courtesy of Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

Another emotional highlight of the evening was a moving tribute video honoring the late Gary Bimonte, beloved head pizza maker and co-owner, who passed away in 2021. As the youngest grandson of Frank and Filomena, Gary played a pivotal role in preserving the family legacy. Following the tribute, his sisters Bernadette Bimonte-Hackett, Jennifer Bimonte-Kelly and Genevieve Bimonte shared touching memories of their brother and announced an exciting new partnership with CT State Community College: the inaugural Gary Bimonte Internship Program, which officially launched on June 1. The program pays tribute to Gary’s deep commitment to the community and his passion for mentoring the next generation of pizza-makers and hospitality leaders.

Since opening in 1925, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana has grown from a bakery selling tomato pies on Wooster Street to a nationally recognized pizzeria with 17 locations across Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia, Maryland and South Florida. The pizzeria has earned nine No. 1 rankings on The Daily Meal’s “Best Pizzas in America” list and is credited with creating the distinct New Haven-style pizza. The 100-year celebration is part of a broader series of anniversary initiatives, including limited-time promotions and two sweepstakes events.

For more information, visit https://pepespizzeria.com/ and follow @frankpepepizza on Instagram and Twitter, or @frankpepepizzeria on Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube

About Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana is an iconic New Haven pizzeria that has been serving authentic New Haven-style pizzas since 1925. With 17 locations, Frank Pepe is dedicated to using only the freshest ingredients, combined with its coal-fired ovens for the finest baking, to deliver pizzas that are consistently delicious and of the highest quality. In addition to its world-famous coal-fired pizzas, Frank Pepe also offers a variety of salads, desserts and Italian wines. Follow the brand on Instagram and Twitter at @frankpepepizza and on TikTok, YouTube and Facebook @frankpepepizzeria or visit https://pepespizzeria.com/ to learn more.

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BROWNSVILLE and PHARR, Texas, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse, known for its craveably crafted New York-style pizza, massive craft beer lineup, and bold, unapologetic flavor, is turning up the heat this season at our Brownsville and Pharr locations with the launch of a stacked lineup of new menu items—plus new value specials that deliver serious bang for your buck.

Parry’s new menu brings something fresh and satisfying to the table:

Brand-New Burger Lineup

Parry’s is diving into the burger game with a fresh new line of ¼ and ½-pound burgers, including:

• Chorizo Queso Burger –A flavor-packed powerhouse featuring a savory blend of chorizo and beef patties, smothered in Parry’s queso blanco, topped with fresh pico de gallo, and topped with a fiery chile toreado for a bold kick in every bite. Served with a side of queso for extra indulgence—because at Parry’s, more queso is always the right answer.
• Bacon Avocado Cheeseburger – A classic combo loaded with crispy bacon, fresh avocado, melty pepper jack cheese and a dash of Tajin for full-on burger bliss.

Next-Level Appetizers

New apps are made to share—or not:

• Queso Picadillo Fries – A hearty pile of fries topped with seasoned picadillo mix with chorizo, queso, and southwest flair, all topped with a chile toreado.
• Queso & Bacon Loaded Fries – Gooey, crispy, and impossible to resist.
• The Party Sampler – The ultimate starter spread: wings, fried shrimp, fried pickles, fries, and chiles toreados – enough said.

Signature Pizza Additions

Parry’s pizza game just got even stronger with these brand-new pies:

• Toreado Tango – A spicy, savory combo of pepperoni, sausage, and roasted chiles toreados.
• Kickin’ Green Chili Chorizo – Bold, smoky flavors with a New Mexico green chili kick.
• Pep’s Pie – Pep is for Pepper and we are showing our love of them on this pie.

Value Specials

• $10.99 Lunch Combos – Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  Choose from over 20 satisfying entrées and sides—packed with bold flavor and served fast.
• New! Tuesday $10 Burger Night Special – Any burger and regular fries is $10 every Tuesday night from 5pm-close.
• Daily & Everyday Specials
• Happy Hour 3-6pm Monday – Friday and all day Sunday.

Visit www.ParrysPizza.com to check out the new menu and find your nearest location.

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