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Domino's Pizza UK names interim CEO Nicola Frampton to top job

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Posted on March 31, 2026

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March 31 (Reuters) - Domino's Pizza Group said on Tuesday interim CEO Nicola Frampton has been appointed as its chief executive, tasked with steering the company's push into fried chicken to drive

Domino's Pizza UK Names Nicola Frampton as CEO to Lead Growth Initiatives

Nicola Frampton Appointed CEO to Drive Strategic Growth at Domino's Pizza Group

Leadership Transition and Appointment

March 31 (Reuters) - Domino's Pizza Group said on Tuesday interim CEO Nicola Frampton has been appointed as its chief executive, tasked with steering the company's push into fried chicken to drive growth. 

Background and Experience

Frampton has served as interim CEO since November 2025 amid a strategy shift to address weak sales and rising costs, and previously held the role of chief operating officer for about four years. 

Board Endorsement

"Having undertaken a thorough assessment of both internal and external candidates, the Board is clear that Nicola is the outstanding candidate to lead the business forward," Chair Ian Bull said, adding that she led Domino's "extremely effectively" as interim CEO.

Financial Performance and Outlook

Earlier this month, the British pizza chain said its annual underlying core profit was on track to meet market expectations.

(Reporting by Roshni Srivastava and Pushkala Aripaka in Bengaluru; Editing by Nivedita Bhattacharjee and Sherry Jacob-Phillips)

Key Takeaways

  • Nicola Frampton, interim CEO since November 2025 and former COO, has been officially appointed CEO to lead the company’s strategic turnaround and growth initiatives (corporate.dominos.co.uk)
  • Domino’s is pushing into the expanding fried chicken market with its Chick ’N’ Dip sub‑brand, trialled since September 2025 and rolled out system‑wide from February 9, 2026, to drive incremental sales alongside pizza (investors.dominos.co.uk)
  • Frampton inherits a leadership team strengthened with a new CFO, Andrew Andrea, and clear strategic priorities: core revenue growth, digital expansion, operational efficiency and delivery innovation (corporate.dominos.co.uk)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new CEO of Domino's Pizza UK?
Nicola Frampton has been appointed as the new chief executive of Domino's Pizza UK.
What was Nicola Frampton's previous role at Domino's Pizza UK?
She served as interim CEO since November 2025 and was previously the chief operating officer for about four years.
What growth strategy is Domino's Pizza UK focusing on?
The company is pushing into fried chicken to drive growth and address weak sales.
Is Domino's Pizza UK meeting its profit expectations?
Yes, the company said its annual underlying core profit was on track to meet market expectations.
Why was Nicola Frampton chosen as CEO?
The Board concluded she was the outstanding candidate after assessing both internal and external options.

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