Anything you can do, I can do better (alone)... Domino's just delivered a hot box of tasty earnings — without relying on food-delivery middlemen. The pizza chain beat both sales and profit expectations in the 4th quarter, sending shares up a steamy 26%. Extra impressive, given Domino's DIY attitude:
Domino's is one of the OGs... that popularized delivery — it was always DIY. But now with increased competition from the apps, it's rolling up its sleeves to beef up its delivery/carryout game:
DIY carryout could be Domino's future... Efficient carryout operations can hurt delivery middlemen — if there's a Domino's 8 min away from your house, you prob won't be down to pay for delivery/tip on Postmates. Carryout now makes up nearly half of Domino's orders, up from about 30% in 2012. And carryout is more profitable than delivery (no drivers to pay). Maybe Domino's will scrap dine-in altogether (have you ever actually sat down in one?).