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Domino’s Pizza Group PLC on Tuesday confirmed Nicola Frampton as its permanent chief executive officer, following a period as interim boss since November. Frampton, who previously served as chief operating officer for more than four years, and is currently the chain’s interim chief executive, was appointed after what the company described as a comprehensive internal and external search process. The Milton Keynes, England-based master franchise holder in the UK and Ireland for Domino’s Pizza Inc said the board viewed her as the ‘outstanding candidate’ to lead the business. Chair Ian Bull said Frampton had already brought ‘clear strategic focus’ during her time as interim chief executive, adding the board is confident she can deliver on the group’s growth strategy and shareholder returns. Frampton took on the interim role following the departure of former chief executive Andrew Rennie in November, after he warned the UK pizza market was nearing saturation. In a statement, Frampton said she was ‘honoured’ to take on the role permanently, highlighting the company’s ‘clear strategy for sustainable growth’ and strong start to 2026. The appointment comes as Domino’s looks to sharpen its focus on its core pizza offering while expanding into adjacent categories. The group has recently rolled out its Chick ’N’ Dip sub-brand nationwide to tap into growing demand for chicken in the UK. But according to the Press Association, Frampton has previously indicated that plans to acquire a second food brand have been ‘parked’, with the company instead prioritising organic expansion through new product lines and store openings. Domino’s said the leadership team, including recently appointed chief financial officer Andrew Andrea, will continue to focus on the priorities outlined in its full-year 2025 results earlier in March, when pretax profit fell 35% to £81.1 million in the 12 months to December 28 from £124.9 million a year prior, while revenue increased 3.1% to £685.4 million from £664.5 million. Shares in Domino’s Pizza Group were up 2.6% in London at 174.50 pence on Tuesday morning. Copyright 2026 Alliance News Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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