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Domino’s to Shut 205 Stores, but Shares Soar 22 Percent

The majority of stores closing are in Japan.Domino’s Pizza will close 205 underperforming stores globally, including 172 in Japan, to sharpen market focus and boost profit.On the back of this news, the company’s share price soared more than 22 percent on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) as of Feb. 7.Domino’s predicts an underlying net profit before tax of between $84 (US$53 million) to $86 million (pdf) for the first half of the 2025 financial year.The fast food outlet is undertaking a major strategy review to improve performance, including the closure of…

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