Domino's Pizza US same store sales rise 9.7% in Q2
The company announced results for the second quarter of 2016, comprised of growth in same store sales, global store counts and diluted earnings per share.
Domestic same store sales grew 9.7% during the quarter versus the year-ago period, continuing the 21-quarter positive sales momentum in the U.S. business. The international division also posted strong results with quarterly same store sales growth of 7.1%, marking the 90th consecutive quarter of international same store sales growth.
The Company had global net store growth of 244 stores in the quarter, and 1,011 net new stores over the trailing four quarters.
Revenues were up 12.0% for the second quarter versus the prior year period, due primarily to higher supply chain revenues from increased volumes and store growth. Increased domestic franchise and Company-owned store revenues and higher international revenues resulting from both same store sales and store count growth also contributed to this increase.
Net Income increased 7.3% for the second quarter versus the prior year period, due primarily to higher consolidated operating margins driven by the increase in sales and store growth. Higher general and administrative expenses and higher interest expense as a result of the Company's 2015 recapitalization partially offset this increase.
J. Patrick Doyle, Domino's President and Chief Executive Officer, said: "I am pleased with our impressive top and bottom line results during the second quarter, and the performance of our franchisees in the U.S. and across the globe. The business continued to progress in a very positive direction."
