Domino's closes 13 Ohio stores abruptly, employees learn via text during dinner rush

Domino's abruptly closed 13 franchise-operated stores in Ohio, managed by Anthony Satterwhite, due to financial struggles. Employees were informed via text message during a busy dinner shift, causing immediate job losses and customer order disruptions. Domino's stated this is an isolated issue unrelated to the brand's overall performance and is working to transfer ownership to maintain service. The closures highlight challenges in the pizza market amid slowing sales growth and competition.

As of Sep 23, 2026 01:51 WIB, Domino's Pizza, Inc. (DPZ) shares are trading at USD 296.58 on Pluang, showing a slight 1-day gain of 0.22%. The company holds a market capitalization of $9.79 billion and offers a dividend yield of 2.69%. Despite the recent closures of 13 franchise stores in Ohio, DPZ maintains a substantial enterprise value of $14.75 billion, reflecting its overall market strength.