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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Henry Saker-Clark

Domino’s opening fewer stores because of labour cost increases

Domino’s has 1,381 stores in the UK and Ireland (Domino’s/PA) - (PA Media)

Domino’s Pizza Group has said it has opened fewer stores than expected as its franchisees have been “cautious” due to higher labour costs linked to the Government’s last budget.

The pizza delivery specialist warned it would miss its original profit guidance for the year as it also highlighted “weaker” sentiment among consumers, causing shares to plunge in early trading.

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