Domino's Pizza Ranks No. 1 in Online Ordering Sales

Domino's Pizza ranked No. 1 in online ordering sales in the first quarter 2009 with a 28 percent share, beating both Papa John's and Pizza Hut, according to The NPD Group's CREST. In the past 24 months, Domino's jumped from an 11 percent share to a 28 percent share.

To help explain why Domino's online ordering has grown so fast in a short amount of time, Domino's has partnered with Steve Weiss, president of Straightforward Communications, a marketing and research consultancy specializing in consumer demography and trends. A former marketing columnist for QSR Magazine, Weiss has spent the last 30 years as an independent marketing and management consultant to consumer oriented industries such as foodservice, general retail, personal services and entertainment. As a journalist, Weiss has been actively covering the web world for the past several years.

"As a marketing journalist and demographer, what strikes me most about the Domino's online ordering experience is how seamlessly it combines compelling, visually rich, easy-to-use technology with a smart appeal to a variety of consumer values across the generational spectrum," says Weiss. "Whether one is drawn by the fun of watching their pizza being built, or the efficiency of the ordering process, or the deals offered in the coupon section, or the rich data feedback of the baking and delivery process, there's more than enough appeal to make for a satisfying ordering experience for a pizza lover of any age.

"Also, simply from the point of view of a 'restaurant industry guy,' what impresses me about the site is that it creates a very appealing impression of the full Domino's product line," continues Weiss. "The handsomely presented menu comes across great in terms of both quantity and quality and really made me enthusiastic about ordering online with Domino's.

As a way to thank Domino's customers and find out why they like the ordering experience (and keep coming back for more), the first 499 people who send an email with their name and mailing address to [email protected] and explain why they like ordering online from Domino's, will receive a $10 gift card from Domino's Pizza to use on their next online order.*

"Our website, particularly online ordering, has become a tremendous growth engine for Domino's Pizza and the face of our brand for many of our most valued consumers," says Russell Weiner, Domino's Chief Marketing Officer. "I am proud of our web team and the work they have accomplished in a short amount of time. We have more fun surprises planned to make the experience even better, so stay tuned."

It's not just online ordering that is being recognized. Domino's Pizza recently topped the charts in customer satisfaction in a survey of consumers, according to the annual American Customer Satisfaction Index. Domino's unseated not only its biggest pizza competitors, but the U.S. largest limited service restaurants, with an overall score of 77. Starbucks and Wendy's ranked second.
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