Go to any part of the world you will always find two rivals... Nike and Reebok (now Adidas) in shoes, Pepsi and Coca Cola in soft drink, Honda and Toyota in cars. No wonder Pizzas (world’s favorite food) is having the same competition. When you think about the Pizza two names comes to mind i.e. Pizza Hut and Domino’s. I am sure we all have eat-out at both the Pizza centers. Do we know some facts about them? I like to give you brief information for both as well as my preference.
- : PIZZA HUT : -
The legacy of Pizza Hut began in 1958, when two college students (Frank and Dan Carney) from Wichita, Kansas, opened a pizza parlor by borrowing $600 from their mother.
Let’s Check few landmarks.
In 1959 Pizza Hut had the first franchise unit opens in Topeka, Kansas.
In 1968 Pizza Hut had entered international market with opening of Pizza Hut restaurant in Canada and serves a million people a week at its 310 locations.
In 1969 Pizza Hut adopted its trademark Red roof for restaurants.
In 1971 Pizza Hut becomes the number one pizza restaurant chain in the world in both sales and number of restaurants.
In 1977 Pizza Hut, Inc. merged with PepsiCo, Inc.
In 1989 Pizza Hut opens its 1, 000th international unit in Canada.
In 1992 Pizza boxes redesigned to save 275, 000 trees a year.
In 1996 Pizza Hut comes to India with a dine in restaurant Banglore with special vegetarian pizzas.
In 1997 Pizza Hut opens a restaurant New Delhi
Interesting Facts
Pizza Hut serves approximately 4 million customers worldwide.
Pizza Hut is with nearly 12, 000 restaurants employs more than 240, 000 people worldwide.
Pizza Hut uses more than 700 million pounds of pepperoni per year, *a paths that would stretch around the world twice and go to the moon!
Tricon is the parent company to two other segment leaders, Taco Bell and KFC, combined with Pizza Hut, make up the world’s largest restaurant group, with almost twice as many units as McDonald’s.
~ : DOMINO’S : ~
Domino’s started out with just one store in 1960 by two brothers Tom James by buying ’’DomiNick’s’’ a pizza store in Ypsilanti, Michigan. by borrowing $500.
Few Landmarks
In 1965 Company renames the business ’’Domino’s Pizza, Inc.’’
In 1983 Domino’s first international store opens in Winnipeg, Canada and in same year the 1, 000th Domino’s store opens.
In 1985 Domino’s entered England South American and Asian market
In 1990 Domino’s Pizza signs its 1, 000th franchise.
In 1995 Domino’s Pizza had opened its 1, 000th international store and in same year Domino’s opens a store in Africa, in Cairo, Egypt.
In 1995 Domino’s Pizza India Limited (DPIL) was incorporated which manages its business in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal.
In 1996 the first Domino’s Pizza store in India was opened at New Delhi and now it reaches to 100 + outlets
In 1997 Domino’s Pizza opens 1, 500th store outside US and opened 7 stores in 1 day on 5 continents.
In 2003 Domino’s becomes the ’’Official Pizza of NASCAR.’’ Domino’s is named Chain of the Year by Pizza Today magazine.
In 2004 Domino’s Pizza, Inc., begins trading common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in July 2004.
Special about Domino’s :
Domino’s has student Meal program where they provide hot and fresh product to schools as per Government regulations. (No wonder American’s eats and lives on Pizza through out the life)
Domino’s Pizza Mission Statement: ’’Exceptional people on a mission to be the best pizza delivery company in the world.’’
Domino’s Pizza Guiding Principals: Integrity, People First, Great Care of Customers, Make Great Pizzas, Operate with Smart Hustle and Positive Energy
Domino’s has tie up with Coca Cola rival of Pepsi worldwide
About the Taste of Pizza : (My Choice)
Today, Pizza Hut offers five major products, Pan Pizza, Thin ’N Crispy pizza, Hand-Tossed Style pizza, Stuffed Crust Pizza and The Big New Yorker Pizza across the world. It is also having good garlic bread and sandwiches on its menu card. My favorite is Indian Touch. It’s pretty cool. Pizza Hut is having specialty in dine-in as well as home delivery.
Domino’s pizza offers variety of pizzas both veg and non veg. It is available in different sizes from 8’’ to 14’’. It has 3 different crust i.e thin crust, hand tossed and Deep dish crust. Toppings are excellent range from simple onion, capsicum to exotic olives and jalapenos. Non Veg toppings offered range from barbeque chicken, hot and spicy chicken to pepperoni. Domino’s is having specialty in home delivery rather than dine in.
It’s very had to choose between both. Both tastes too cool but I have to make a selection here and I feel Pizza Hut is more near to my heart. I love it. From ambience of its restaurant to service, range of products and taste of food - all attracts me. In India, Pizza hut has taken more initiatives in product range than Domino’s. It doesn’t mean I don’t like Domino’s, ironically Domino’s is nearer to my home and Pizza Hut is not able to do home delivery so, inevitably I had to go for Domino’s Pizza : ) !!