Domino’s UK and Ireland sales growth slows to 2.3%

Domino’s Pizza Group reported slower like-for-like sales and order growth in the UK and Ireland for the third quarter, but maintained its full-year earnings guidance and said trading remained in line with market expectations. Like-for-like sales rose 2.3% in the three months to September 30, compared with 5.2% in the preceding quarter. Like-for-like orders increased 1.4%, down from 2.2%. The company reported sales growth of 4% for the first nine months of 2026. Total system sales, which include sales across franchised and corporate outlets, rose 3.5% in the quarter, while total orders increased 2.6%. Those figures measure overall activity, while like-for-like growth compares performance on a more consistent store base. Domino’s said demand for its Italianos range of thinner pizzas and its Chick N Dip fried chicken products supported performance. The company said sales momentum continued through August and September after an early-quarter boost associated with the World Cup. Chick N Dip was introduced last year, while the Italianos range launched earlier this year, according to company reporting. Chief Executive Nicola Frampton said the group’s year-to-date performance...