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Domino's Hit By Budget-Conscious Diners, Shares Tumble - Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ)
- On Monday, Domino's Pizza reported quarterly U.S. same-store sales growth of 0.9%, falling short of analysts' average estimate of a 2.72% rise.
- Budget-Strained Americans reduced discretionary spending as record-low consumer sentiment in April reflected ongoing inflation and Middle East conflict fallout tracked by the Fed's Beige Book.
- To lure value-focused customers, Domino's revived its $9.99 "Best Deal Ever" and "Mix and Match" offers while facing increased competition from Little Caesars.
- CEO Russell Weiner told CNBC, "We're not happy with it," as the chain lowered its full-year U.S. same-store sales forecast and shares fell nearly 4% in premarket trading.
- Rivals Papa John's and Pizza Hut face potential sales and store closures this year, positioning Domino's to strengthen its dominant market position in the pizza category.
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