Domino's Pizza Japan to Close 20% of Its Stores Amid Pandemic Impact

2025-03-01

Domino’s Pizza Japan’s parent company, Domino’s Pizza Enterprises of Australia, has announced that it will close 172 stores, approximately 20% of its outlets in Japan, by the end of the year. This decision comes as a result of the need to revise business strategies due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to a lack of expected recovery in demand.

Domino’s Pizza operates a pizza delivery business in international markets, including Japan. However, the Japanese market has been particularly hard hit by a decline in demand since the pandemic, leading to stagnant performance. The closures are seen as a measure to streamline unprofitable stores and improve efficiency.

Moving forward, Domino’s Pizza plans to restructure its operations in the Japanese market, focusing its resources on more profitable stores. The company is also considering the development of new business models to cater to the growing demand for delivery and takeout services.

The closures raise concerns about the impact on employee employment and local customers. However, the company has stated that it will “continue to provide services to customers and maintain relationships with the local community.”