Pizza chain serves up reversal in sales

The Irish division of pizza delivery company Domino’s generated operating profits of £4.4m (€5m) last year, with sales stabilising after two years of significant decline.

Domino’s said last month that sales across its 48 stores in the Republic, as well as online, fell by 4% in the final quarter of 2012. However, on a full-year basis, 2012 saw a 0.2% drop in sales for the Irish unit. This followed a 4.1% decline in 2011 and an 8.4% fall in 2010.

The Milton Keynes-based business paid tribute to the hard work of its Irish franchisees for the improved result here, despite the tough economic environment.