Pizza chain hit by ‘belt-tightening’

DOMINO’S Pizza said sales were down in Ireland last year because the economy here was “much harder hit” than Britain.

The company, which has 45 stores in Ireland, said Irish consumers “tighten their belts” more than those in Britain.

Its stores were still profitable last year, it said, despite the sales drop. The company also plans to grow to around 68 outlets in the next five years. It is opening stores in Arklow, Gorey and Clonmel over the next six months.