Britain's Domino's Pizza Group said on Monday that it plans to hire 5,000 staff across the UK and Ireland to meet the increased demand expected during the upcoming peak holiday season.
The franchise, which operates under the umbrella of US-based Domino's Pizza in the UK and Ireland, added that it was looking to bring new delivery drivers, in-store team members, and pizza makers on board.
Holiday Season
The holiday season, marked by increased consumer demand for convenience and festive dining, represents a crucial trading period for companies like Domino's Pizza, driving them to ramp up staffing to ensure smooth service.
Domino's, headquartered in Milton Keynes, has over 1,300 stores and more than 35,000 employees in the UK and Ireland.
Lower Food Costs
Last month, the company reduced its annual profit forecast as it chose to pass on anticipated lower food costs to franchisees and offer more value deals to customers.
However, the company saw a boost in demand during the European soccer championship.
2028 Targets
In March, the group said it is targeting £2 billion (€2.3 billion) in sales by 2028 as it increases the number of stores to 1,600, and £2.5 billion (€2.28 billion) of sales by 2033 from 2,000 stores.
Domino's Pizza Group, which currently has 1,319 stores in the UK and Ireland, posted sales of £1.5 billion (€1.37 billion) for the full year ended December 31. Underlying core profit rose 3.6% to £138.1 million (€126.3 million).
Total orders rose just 1% for the year, with a 13.3% rise in its collections business offset by a slump in deliveries as customers looked to save on delivery charges.
Article by Reuters, additional reporting by Hospitality Ireland.
