Domino's UK sales climb 2.3% as fried chicken and Italianos range lift orders
Domino's Pizza Group posted a 2.3% rise in third-quarter like-for-like sales, according to Reuters, helped by fried chicken and Italianos pizzas. Full-year outlook unchanged.
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what happened
According to Reuters, Britain's Domino's Pizza Group reported third-quarter like-for-like sales up 2.3% on Wednesday. The gain came from strong uptake of its Italianos pizza line and Chick 'N' Dip fried chicken, which lifted average order values. The football World Cup at the start of the quarter supported trading, and that momentum carried into August and September.
Total system sales, covering franchised and company-owned stores, grew 3.5% in the three months to September 30. Growth on a year-to-date basis reached 4% at the pizza chain, above the 3.5% that Peel Hunt analysts had expected. Management noted that its large cost base is locked in through fiscal 2026 and into fiscal 2027, which supports its view of earnings growth in fiscal 2027 and beyond, and it kept full-year guidance unchanged.
why it matters
For UK consumer and restaurant stocks, the update points to resilient demand for value deals and new menu items. Fast-food chains have been relying on discounts, new products and loyalty programmes to draw customers, and Domino's results suggest that approach is working for now. Fixed costs also reduce the risk to its profit forecast.
market impact
Domino's Pizza Group and UK restaurant stocks: solid sales and stable costs support the company's shares.
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- UK's Domino's sales rise on demand for fried chicken, Italian style pizza — Reuters, 21 October 2026 at 06:57 UTC
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