How Patrick Doyle Turned Around Domino's Pizza
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In 2009, Domino's CEO Patrick Doyle went on national television and admitted his company's pizza was terrible. That moment of radical transparency launched one of the greatest corporate turnarounds in modern history. This episode unpacks how Doyle rebuilt the product from scratch, overhauled the supply chain, invested in technology like the pizza tracker and AnyWare ordering, and reshaped Domino's culture from defensive to customer-obsessed. We look at the numbers: same-store sales growth, stock performance rising over 20-fold during his tenure, and the franchisee satisfaction turnaround. More than a pizza story, it's a masterclass in leading with humility, embracing brutal feedback, and betting big on core product improvements before marketing. Doyle's lesson: the best apology is a better offering. If you've ever wondered how to turn a struggling brand around, this episode is for you.
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