Domino's Pizza, Inc.
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Founders
Tom Monaghan, James Monaghan · Founded 1960 · Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Domino's Pizza was founded by Tom Monaghan, James Monaghan in 1960 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company is currently led by Tom Monaghan.
Domino's began in 1960 when Tom and James Monaghan bought a small Ypsilanti, Michigan pizza shop called DomiNick's. James soon traded his share back to Tom, and Tom built the company around a simple proposition: reliable pizza delivery. The name Domino's arrived in 1965, and the company grew by franchising a delivery-first operating model.
Co-founder who bought DomiNick's Pizza with his brother James in 1960 and built Domino's into a delivery-first chain.
Tom Monaghan became the central founder after James exited and focused the company on pizza delivery, franchising, and operational simplicity.
Co-purchased the original DomiNick's Pizza store in 1960 before selling his share back to Tom.
James Monaghan's early role is part of the founding story, though Tom Monaghan built the long-term company.
Tom Monaghan
Founder and longtime leader
Built Domino's delivery-first franchise model and global brand foundation.
Patrick Doyle
Chief Executive Officer
Led the brand turnaround, digital ordering push, and renewed sales momentum.
Russell J. Weiner
Chief Executive Officer
Led Domino's through post-pandemic operations and remains CEO until September 30, 2026.
Joseph H. Jordan
Incoming Chief Executive Officer
COO and President, Domino's U.S., scheduled to become CEO after Weiner's retirement.
Domino's traces its founding to 1960, when Tom and James Monaghan bought DomiNick's Pizza in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Tom Monaghan saw an opportunity to build a delivery-first pizza operation for students, families, and suburban customers.
The important early decision was focusing tightly on delivery pizza rather than becoming a broad casual restaurant.