Michigan Based Pizza Chain Closing 200+ Locations – Will it Affect You?

A popular pizza chain with a long, rich history in Michigan is preparing to close more than 200 locations worldwide. The move is expected to generate more than $9 million in savings.

Domino's has more than 14,000 locations worldwide, operating in 85 countries. The Ann-Arbor based chain began expanding in 1983 when its first location opened outside the US.

Domino's in Michigan

Michigan currently has 149 Domino's locations in 108 cities, according to the chain's website.

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While Little Caesars' Michigan footprint is roughly twice as large, Domino's has more locations throughout the United States. Both chain's are represented in all 50 states with Domino's reported to have more than 7,000 locations compared to Little Caesars' 4,200 stores.

Little Caesars' headquarters are located in Detroit, while Domino's headquarters are in Ann Arbor.

Domino's Closing More Than 200 Locations Worldwide

While there are no plans to close any Michigan stores, the move to close more than 200 locations worldwide is expected to generate about $9.4 million in annual savings for Domino's Pizza Enterprises.

The majority of the closures will take place in Japan, with 172 planning to close between April and June 2025. An additional 30 locations throughout Europe and Asia will close their doors as well. As of this writing, Domino's has not announced the closure of any Michigan or US locations.

In a statement to The Street, the franchisee's Group CEO Mark Van Dyck said Domino's experienced growth in Japan during the pandemic, but some of those stores are no longer viable based on the company's current standards.