Domino’s Pizza, the NYSE-listed largest pizza company in the world (based on global retail sales), is on an expansion mode. It has recently thrown open its maiden restaurant in Bangladesh. The customers in Dhaka have warmly welcomed the brand. Within its first week of operations, Domino’s Pizza witnessed a record number of orders, which is the highest for the brand across its network in 85 countries.

Domino’s Pizza has entered Bangladesh through a joint venture between the master franchisee Jubilant FoodWorks Limited (JFL), one of India’s largest food service company, and the local operator Golden Harvest QSR Limited, a part of Golden Harvest Group. The brand is operating under the JV named Jubilant Golden Harvest Limited. With the opening of the restaurant, residents of Dhaka can now enjoy hot, freshly-baked pizza in-store or order a take away.

The first restaurant has been opened in Dhanmondi area of Dhaka, and features the new pizza theater design, refreshing and inviting interior, stylish seating as well as a front row seat to watch all the action of pizza-making. Additional locations are planned for later this year.

Joe Jordan, executive vice president of Domino’s International, said that the Jubilant management team, together with their local operator Golden Harvest, would now bring extensive operational experience, and they’re fortunate to have them bring this experience to Bangladesh. Domino’s is building beautiful pizza theaters across the world, and they’re happy to bring these stores to Dhaka,” he said.

Pratik Pota, CEO & Whole time Director, Jubilant FoodWorks Limited said that they are delighted to share that Domino’s Pizza Dhaka has witnessed the highest pizza orders ever to be recorded by any new store globally in the first week of its operation. This achievement is ample proof of the acceptance of their pizzas, both international bestsellers as well as the ones specially developed for the Bangladesh market, and our attractive value for money pricing. They are looking forward to growing their presence in Bangladesh and being able to serve many more consumers across the country

Rajeeb Samdani, Managing Director, Golden Harvest said that this is an amazing feat that Domino’s Pizza has achieved in Bangladesh. This record reflects the love of the Bangladesh pizza lovers towards Domino’s, they are humbled to have been an integral part of it. They aim to be number 1 in pizza market, following this wonderful beginning, their belief has strengthened to achieve the same over the period of time, he said.

At present, the popular pizza brand operates in more than 85 markets across the world, with more than half of its global retail sales coming from international outlets.