DOMINOS PIZZA INC - Quarter Report: 2020 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 6, 2020

☐	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from

Commission file number: 001-32242

Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Delaware		38-2511577
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

30 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive Ann Arbor, Michigan		48105
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(734) 930-3030

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:


Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. Common Stock, $0.01 par value	DPZ	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation

S-T

(§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a

non-accelerated

filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule

12b-2

of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange

Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule

12b-2

of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

As of October 1, 2020, Domino’s Pizza, Inc. had

39,399,906

shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding.

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Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

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		Page No.
PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements		3

	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) – As of September 6, 2020 and December 29, 2019		3

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) – Fiscal quarters and three fiscal quarters ended September 6, 2020 and September 8, 2019		4

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) – Fiscal quarters and three fiscal quarters ended September 6, 2020 and September 8, 2019		5

	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) – Three fiscal quarters ended September 6, 2020 and September 8, 2019		6

	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)		7

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		16

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		24

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		24

PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		25

Item 1A.	Risk Factors		25

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		26

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities		26

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures		26

Item 5.	Other Information		26

Item 6.	Exhibits		26

SIGNATURES			27

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

Domino’s Pizza, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)


(In thousands)	September 6, 2020			December 29, 2019 (1)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	330,719		$	190,615
Restricted cash and cash equivalents		160,330			209,269
Accounts receivable, net		229,403			210,260
Inventories		65,499			52,955
Prepaid expenses and other		26,288			19,129
Advertising fund assets, restricted		144,282			105,389

Total current assets		956,521			787,617

Property, plant and equipment:
Land and buildings		65,581			44,845
Leasehold and other improvements		181,556			164,071
Equipment		274,337			243,708
Construction in progress		14,784			42,705

		536,258			495,329
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(273,994	)		(252,448	)

Property, plant and equipment, net		262,264			242,881

Other assets:
Operating lease right-of-use assets		229,653			228,785
Goodwill		15,061			15,093
Capitalized software, net		78,632			73,140
Other assets		72,787			24,503
Deferred income taxes		6,030			10,073

Total other assets		402,163			351,594

Total assets	$	1,620,948		$	1,382,092

Liabilities and stockholders’ deficit
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	43,662		$	43,394
Accounts payable		88,188			111,101
Operating lease liabilities		36,508			33,318
Insurance reserves		23,816			23,735
Dividends payable		31,258			471
Advertising fund liabilities		138,348			101,921
Other accrued liabilities		126,745			139,891

Total current liabilities		488,525			453,831

Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt, less current portion		4,062,175			4,071,055
Operating lease liabilities		201,981			202,731
Insurance reserves		37,428			34,675
Other accrued liabilities		42,370			35,559

Total long-term liabilities		4,343,954			4,344,020

Stockholders’ deficit:
Common stock		394			389
Additional paid-in capital		34,124			243
Retained deficit		(3,242,627	)		(3,412,649	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(3,422	)		(3,742	)

Total stockholders’ deficit		(3,211,531	)		(3,415,759	)

Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit	$	1,620,948		$	1,382,092

(1) The balance sheet at December 29, 2019 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.

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Domino’s Pizza, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)


	Fiscal Quarter Ended						Three Fiscal Quarters Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)	September 6, 2020			September 8, 2019			September 6, 2020			September 8, 2019
Revenues:
U.S. Company-owned stores	$	113,254		$	94,575		$	329,820		$	323,026
U.S. franchise royalties and fees		118,054			97,047			335,898			289,349
Supply chain		573,661			485,110			1,625,502			1,424,787
International franchise royalties and fees		54,602			54,586			160,202			164,145
U.S. franchise advertising		108,148			89,494			309,422			267,115

Total revenues		967,719			820,812			2,760,844			2,468,422

Cost of sales:
U.S. Company-owned stores		90,788			71,610			258,007			247,516
Supply chain		514,950			432,951			1,443,608			1,265,695

Total cost of sales		605,738			504,561			1,701,615			1,513,211

Operating margin		361,981			316,251			1,059,229			955,211

General and administrative		91,652			83,728			268,209			262,640
U.S. franchise advertising		108,148			89,494			309,422			267,115

Income from operations		162,181			143,029			481,598			425,456
Interest income		197			968			1,769			2,583
Interest expense		(38,605	)		(33,752	)		(117,802	)		(102,672	)

Income before provision for income taxes		123,773			110,245			365,565			325,367
Provision for income taxes		24,644			23,872			26,166			53,985

Net income	$	99,129		$	86,373		$	339,399		$	271,382

Earnings per share:
Common stock - basic	$	2.53		$	2.11		$	8.70		$	6.63
Common stock - diluted		2.49			2.05			8.54			6.44

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.

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Domino’s Pizza, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)


	Fiscal Quarter Ended				Three Fiscal Quarters Ended
(In thousands)	September 6, 2020		September 8, 2019		September 6, 2020		September 8, 2019
Net income	$	99,129	$	86,373	$	339,399	$	271,382
Currency translation adjustment		1,113		270		320		491

Comprehensive income	$	100,242	$	86,643	$	339,719	$	271,873

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.

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Domino’s Pizza, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)


	Three Fiscal Quarters Ended
(In thousands)	September 6, 2020			September 8, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	339,399		$	271,382
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		44,116			40,982
Loss on sale/disposal of assets		1,530			3,141
Amortization of debt issuance costs		3,853			3,288
Provision for deferred income taxes		3,681			1,627
Non-cash equity-based compensation expense		14,934			13,269
Excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation		(56,862	)		(19,670	)
Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable		1,536			774
Changes in operating assets and liabilities		(14,146	)		16,214
Changes in advertising fund assets and liabilities, restricted		32,358			(6,411	)

Net cash provided by operating activities		370,399			324,596

Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(51,163	)		(42,676	)
Purchase of investments (Note 9)		(40,000	)		–
Proceeds from sale of assets		11			9,738
Maturities of advertising fund investments, restricted		–			30,152
Other		83			(351	)

Net cash used in investing activities		(91,069	)		(3,137	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		158,000			–
Repayments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations		(190,843	)		(91,860	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		26,526			10,122
Purchases of common stock		(79,590	)		(105,149	)
Tax payments for restricted stock upon vesting		(6,584	)		(5,820	)
Payments of common stock dividends and equivalents		(61,093	)		(53,598	)

Net cash used in financing activities		(153,584	)		(246,305	)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		243			139

Change in cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents		125,989			75,293

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		190,615			25,438
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		209,269			166,993
Cash and cash equivalents included in advertising fund assets, restricted, beginning of period		84,040			44,988

Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents and cash and cash equivalents included in advertising fund assets, restricted, beginning of period		483,924			237,419

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		330,719			66,706
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period		160,330			177,292
Cash and cash equivalents included in advertising fund assets, restricted, end of period		118,864			68,714

Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents and cash and cash equivalents included in advertising fund assets, restricted, end of period	$	609,913		$	312,712

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.

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Domino’s Pizza, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited; tabular amounts in thousands, except percentages, share and per share amounts)

September 6, 2020

1. Basis of Presentation and Updates to Significant Accounting Policies

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form

10-Q

and Rule

10-01

of Regulation

S-X.

Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2019 included in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form

10-K,

filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2020 (the “2019 Form

10-K”).

In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring items, considered necessary for a fair statement have been included. Operating results for the fiscal quarter ended September 6, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending January 3, 2021.

Updates to Significant Accounting Policies

The Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification 326,

Financial Instruments – Credit Losses

(“ASC 326”) in the first quarter of 2020. As a result, the Company updated its significant accounting policies for the measurement of credit losses below. Refer to Note 10 for information related to the impact of the adoption of ASC 326 on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

Allowances for Credit Losses

The Company closely monitors accounts and notes receivable balances and estimates the allowance for credit losses. These estimates are based on historical collection experience and other factors, including those related to current market conditions and events. The Company’s allowances for accounts and notes receivable have not historically been material.

The Company also monitors its

off-balance

sheet exposures under its letters of credit, surety bonds and lease guarantees. None of these arrangements has had or is likely to have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, revenues, expenses or liquidity.

During the second quarter of 2020, a subsidiary of the Company acquired a

non-controlling

interest in Dash Brands Ltd., a privately-held business company limited by shares incorporated with limited liability under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (“Dash Brands”), for $40.0 million. Through its subsidiaries, Dash Brands serves as the Company’s master franchisee in China that owns and operates Domino’s Pizza stores in that market. As a result of the investment, the Company’s significant accounting policy related to equity investments without readily determinable fair values is stated below. Refer to Note 9 for information related to this investment and its impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

Equity investments without readily determinable fair values

Equity investments without readily determinable fair values are recorded at cost with adjustments for observable changes in prices resulting from orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer or impairments and are classified as long-term other assets in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet. Any adjustments to the carrying amount are recognized in other income (expense), net in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of income.

The Company evaluates the potential impairment of its investments based on various analyses including financial results and operating trends, implied values from recent similar transactions and other relevant available information. If the carrying amount of the investment exceeds the estimated fair value of the investment, an impairment loss is recognized, and the investment is written down to its estimated fair value.

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2. Segment Information

The following table summarizes revenues, income from operations and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and other, which is the measure by which the Company allocates resources to its segments and which the Company refers to as Segment Income, for each of its reportable segments.


	Fiscal Quarters Ended September 6, 2020 and September 8, 2019
	U.S. Stores		Supply Chain		International Franchise		Intersegment Revenues			Other			Total
Revenues
2020	$	339,456	$	605,481	$	54,602	$	(31,820	)	$	—		$	967,719
2019		281,116		511,709		54,586		(26,599	)		—			820,812
Income from operations
2020	$	98,743	$	46,356	$	44,420		N/A		$	(27,338	)	$	162,181
2019		80,188		40,513		42,281		N/A			(19,953	)		143,029
Segment Income
2020	$	101,513	$	51,114	$	44,461		N/A		$	(13,689	)	$	183,399
2019		82,556		44,432		42,337		N/A			(8,172	)		161,153


	Three Fiscal Quarters Ended September 6, 2020 and September 8, 2019
	U.S. Stores		Supply Chain		International Franchise		Intersegment Revenues			Other			Total
Revenues
2020	$	975,140	$	1,717,225	$	160,202	$	(91,723	)	$	—		$	2,760,844
2019		879,490		1,513,380		164,145		(88,593	)		—			2,468,422
Income from operations
2020	$	284,324	$	146,193	$	124,252		N/A		$	(73,171	)	$	481,598
2019		237,852		123,840		126,467		N/A			(62,703	)		425,456
Segment Income
2020	$	292,724	$	159,455	$	124,375		N/A		$	(34,376	)	$	542,178
2019		248,160		135,861		126,628		N/A			(27,801	)		482,848

The following table reconciles Total Segment Income to consolidated income before provision for income taxes.


	Fiscal Quarter Ended						Three Fiscal Quarters Ended
	September 6, 2020			September 8, 2019			September 6, 2020			September 8, 2019
Total Segment Income	$	183,399		$	161,153		$	542,178		$	482,848
Depreciation and amortization		(15,327	)		(13,132	)		(44,116	)		(40,982	)
Loss on sale/disposal of assets		(986	)		(312	)		(1,530	)		(3,141	)
Non-cash equity-based compensation expense		(4,905	)		(4,680	)		(14,934	)		(13,269	)

Income from operations		162,181			143,029			481,598			425,456
Interest income		197			968			1,769			2,583
Interest expense		(38,605	)		(33,752	)		(117,802	)		(102,672	)

Income before provision for income taxes	$	123,773		$	110,245		$	365,565		$	325,367

3. Earnings Per Share


	Fiscal Quarter Ended				Three Fiscal Quarters Ended
	September 6, 2020		September 8, 2019		September 6, 2020		September 8, 2019
Net income available to common stockholders - basic and diluted	$	99,129	$	86,373	$	339,399	$	271,382

Basic weighted average number of shares		39,246,231		40,954,279		38,990,149		40,947,693
Earnings per share – basic	$	2.53	$	2.11	$	8.70	$	6.63
Diluted weighted average number of shares		39,791,805		42,040,291		39,724,289		42,158,447
Earnings per share – diluted	$	2.49	$	2.05	$	8.54	$	6.44

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The denominator used in calculating diluted earnings per share for the third quarter and three fiscal quarters of 2020 did not include 52,390 and 53,130 options to purchase common stock, respectively, as the effect of including these options would have been anti-dilutive. The denominators used in calculating diluted earnings per share for the third quarter and three fiscal quarters of 2020 each did not include 118,518 restricted performance shares, as the performance targets for these awards had not yet been met.

The denominators used in calculating diluted earnings per share for the third quarter and three fiscal quarters of 2019 each did not include 161,670 options to purchase common stock, as the effect of including these options would have been anti-dilutive. The denominators used in calculating diluted earnings per share for the third quarter and three fiscal quarters of 2019 each did not include 142,477 restricted performance shares, as the performance targets for these awards had not yet been met.

4. Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit

The following table summarizes changes in stockholders’ deficit for the third quarter of 2020.


						Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Deficit			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

	Common Stock
	Shares			Amount
Balance at June 14, 2020		39,347,213		$	393	$	32,251		$	(3,311,015	)	$	(4,535	)
Net income		—			—		—			99,129			—
Dividends declared on common stock and equivalents ($ 0.78 per share)		—			—		—			(30,741	)		—
Issuance and cancellation of stock awards, net		32,676			1		—			—			—
Tax payments for restricted stock upon vesting		(12,195	)		—		(4,757	)		—			—
Exercise of stock options		24,781			—		1,725			—			—
Non-cash equity-based compensation expense		—			—		4,905			—			—
Currency translation adjustment		—			—		—			—			1,113

Balance at September 6, 2020		39,392,475		$	394	$	34,124		$	(3,242,627	)	$	(3,422	)

The following table summarizes changes in stockholders’ deficit for the three fiscal quarters of 2020.


							Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Deficit			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

	Common Stock
	Shares			Amount
Balance at December 29, 2019		38,934,009		$	389		$	243		$	(3,412,649	)	$	(3,742	)
Net income		—			—			—			339,399			—
Dividends declared on common stock and equivalents ($2.34 per share)		—			—			—			(91,880	)		—
Issuance and cancellation of stock awards, net		38,389			1			—			—			—
Tax payments for restricted stock upon vesting		(18,215	)		—			(6,584	)		—			—
Purchases of common stock		(271,064	)		(3	)		(988	)		(78,599	)		—
Exercise of stock options		709,356			7			26,519			—			—
Non-cash equity-based compensation expense		—			—			14,934			—			—
Adoption of ASC 326 (Note 10)		—			—			—			1,102			—
Currency translation adjustment		—			—			—			—			320

Balance at September 6, 2020		39,392,475		$	394		$	34,124		$	(3,242,627	)	$	(3,422	)

Subsequent to the third quarter, on October 6, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a $0.78 per share quarterly dividend on its outstanding common stock for shareholders of record as of December 15, 2020 to be paid on December 30, 2020.

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The following table summarizes changes in stockholders’ deficit for the third quarter of 2019.


							Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Deficit			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

	Common Stock
	Shares			Amount
Balance at June 16, 2019		41,232,358		$	412		$	10,788		$	(2,911,278	)	$	(4,208	)
Net income		—			—			—			86,373			—
Dividends declared on common stock and equivalents ($0.65 per share)		—			—			—			(26,569	)		—
Issuance and cancellation of stock awards, net		45,479			—			—			—			—
Tax payments for restricted stock upon vesting		(12,603	)		—			(3,253	)		—			—
Purchases of common stock		(384,338	)		(3	)		(12,972	)		(80,721	)		—
Exercise of stock options		18,100			—			832			—			—
Non-cash equity-based compensation expense		—			—			4,680			—			—
Currency translation adjustment		—			—			—			—			270

Balance at September 8, 2019		40,898,996		$	409		$	75		$	(2,932,195	)	$	(3,938	)

The following table summarizes changes in stockholders’ deficit for the three fiscal quarters of 2019.


							Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Deficit			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

	Common Stock
	Shares			Amount
Balance at December 30, 2018		40,977,561		$	410		$	569		$	(3,036,471	)	$	(4,429	)
Net income		—			—			—			271,382			—
Dividends declared on common stock and equivalents ($1.95 per share)		—			—			—			(80,023	)		—
Issuance and cancellation of stock awards, net		50,640			—			—			—			—
Tax payments for restricted stock upon vesting		(22,044	)		—			(5,820	)		—			—
Purchases of common stock		(430,182	)		(4	)		(18,062	)		(87,083	)		—
Exercise of stock options		323,021			3			10,119			—			—
Non-cash equity-based compensation expense		—			—			13,269			—			—
Currency translation adjustment		—			—			—			—			491

Balance at September 8, 2019		40,898,996		$	409		$	75		$	(2,932,195	)	$	(3,938	)

5. Fair Value Measurements

Fair value measurements enable the reader of the financial statements to assess the inputs used to develop those measurements by establishing a hierarchy for ranking the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. The Company classifies and discloses assets and liabilities at fair value in one of the following three categories:

Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

The fair values of the Company’s cash equivalents and investments in marketable securities are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. The fair value of the Company’s Level 3 investment (Note 9) is not readily determinable. The fair value represents its cost with adjustments for observable changes in prices resulting from orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer or impairments. The following tables summarize the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of certain assets at September 6, 2020 and December 29, 2019:


	At September 6, 2020
			Fair Value Estimated Using
	Carrying Amount		Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs
Cash equivalents	$	276,905	$	276,905	$	—	$	—
Restricted cash equivalents		102,763		102,763		—		—
Investments in marketable securities		12,043		12,043		—		—
Advertising fund cash equivalents, restricted		97,190		97,190		—		—
Investments (Note 9)		40,000		—		—		40,000

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	At December 29, 2019
			Fair Value Estimated Using
	Carrying Amount		Level 1 Inputs		Level 2 Inputs		Level 3 Inputs
Cash equivalents	$	180,459	$	180,459	$	—	$	—
Restricted cash equivalents		126,963		126,963		—		—
Investments in marketable securities		11,982		11,982		—		—
Advertising fund cash equivalents, restricted		67,851		67,851		—		—

Company management estimated the approximate fair values of the 2015 fixed rate notes, the 2017 fixed and floating rate notes, the 2018 fixed rate notes and the 2019 fixed rate notes as follows:


	September 6, 2020				December 29, 2019
	Principal Amount		Fair Value		Principal Amount		Fair Value
2015 Ten-Year Fixed Rate Notes	$	768,000	$	821,760	$	774,000	$	804,960
2017 Five-Year Fixed Rate Notes		583,500		585,251		588,000		588,588
2017 Ten-Year Fixed Rate Notes		972,500		1,046,410		980,000		1,017,240
2017 Five-Year Floating Rate Notes		291,750		291,458		294,000		294,000
2018 7.5-Year Fixed Rate Notes		416,500		443,156		419,688		431,439
2018 9.25-Year Fixed Rate Notes		392,000		425,320		395,000		414,355
2019 Ten-Year Fixed Rate Notes		669,938		706,114		675,000		675,675

The fixed and floating rate notes are classified as Level 2 measurements, as the Company estimates the fair value amount by using available market information. The Company obtained quotes from two separate brokerage firms that are knowledgeable about the Company’s fixed and floating rate notes and, at times, trade these notes. The Company also performed its own internal analysis based on the information gathered from public markets, including information on notes that are similar to those of the Company. However, considerable judgment is required to interpret market data to estimate fair value. Accordingly, the fair value estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of the amount that the Company or the debtholders could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair values stated above.

The Company’s variable funding notes are a variable rate loan and the fair value of this loan approximates book value based on the borrowing rates currently available for variable rate loans obtained from third party lending institutions. This fair value represents a Level 2 measurement.

The Company borrowed $158.0 million under its variable funding notes in the second quarter of 2020. The Company repaid $100.0 million of these borrowings in the second quarter of 2020 and

approximately

$58.0 million in the third quarter of 2020.

The Company had less than $0.1 million of outstanding borrowings under its variable funding notes at September 6, 2020. The Company did not have any outstanding borrowings under its variable funding notes as of December 29, 2019.

The fair values in the table above represent the fair value of such notes at September 6, 2020 and December 29, 2019. In light of the

COVID-19

pandemic (discussed further in Note 11) and its impact on financial markets, these fair values fluctuated significantly during the three fiscal quarters of 2020 and may continue to fluctuate based on market conditions and other factors.

6. Revenue Disclosures

Contract Liabilities

Contract liabilities primarily consist of deferred franchise fees and deferred development fees. Changes in deferred franchise fees and deferred development fees were as follows:


	Three Fiscal Quarters Ended
	September 6, 2020			September 8, 2019
Deferred franchise fees and deferred development fees at beginning of period	$	20,463		$	19,900
Revenue recognized during the period		(4,302	)		(3,923	)
New deferrals due to cash received and other		3,937			4,613

Deferred franchise fees and deferred development fees at end of period	$	20,098		$	20,590

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Advertising Fund Assets

As of September 6, 2020, advertising fund assets, restricted of $144.3 million consisted of $118.9 million of cash and cash equivalents, $20.5 million of accounts receivable and $4.9 million of prepaid expenses. As of September 6, 2020, advertising fund cash and cash equivalents included $6.0 million of cash contributed from Company-owned stores that had not yet been expended.

As of December 29, 2019, advertising fund assets, restricted of $105.4 million consisted of $84.0 million of cash and cash equivalents, $15.3 million of accounts receivable and $6.1 million of prepaid expenses. As of December 29, 2019, advertising fund cash and cash equivalents included $3.5 million of cash contributed from U.S. Company-owned stores that had not yet been expended.

7. Leases

The Company leases certain retail store and supply chain center locations, supply chain vehicles and its corporate headquarters with expiration dates through 2041.

The components of operating and finance lease cost for the third quarter and three fiscal quarters of 2020 and the third quarter and three fiscal quarters of 2019 were as follows:


	Fiscal Quarter Ended				Three Fiscal Quarters Ended
	September 6, 2020		September 8, 2019		September 6, 2020		September 8, 2019
Operating lease cost	$	10,267	$	9,150	$	30,099	$	29,464
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets		548		254		1,248		763
Interest on lease liabilities		794		473		2,066		1,269

Total finance lease cost	$	1,342	$	727	$	3,314	$	2,032

Rent expense totaled $17.4 million and $50.0 million in the third quarter and three fiscal quarters of 2020, respectively, and totaled $16.1 million and $48.4 million in the third quarter and three fiscal quarters of 2019, respectively. Rent expense includes operating lease cost, as well as expense for

non-lease

components including common area maintenance, real estate taxes and insurance for the Company’s real estate leases. Rent expense also includes the variable rate per mile driven and fixed maintenance charges for the Company’s supply chain center tractors and trailers and expense for short-term rentals. Variable rent expense and rent expense for short-term leases were immaterial for the third quarter and three fiscal quarters of 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company’s leases as of September 6, 2020 and December 29, 2019 was as follows:


	September 6, 2020			December 29, 2019
Land and buildings	$	45,992		$	25,476
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(9,208	)		(7,846	)

Finance lease assets, net	$	36,784		$	17,630

Current portion of long-term debt	$	1,662		$	1,394
Long-term debt, less current portion		36,986			18,263

Total principal payable on finance leases	$	38,648		$	19,657

As of September 6, 2020 and December 29, 2019, the weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate for the Company’s operating and finance leases were as follows:


	September 6, 2020						December 29, 2019
	Operating Leases			Finance Leases			Operating Leases			Finance Leases
Weighted average remaining lease term		7 years			17 years			8 years			14 years
Weighted average discount rate		3.8	%		8.9	%		3.8	%		11.7	%

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Supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the third quarter and three fiscal quarters of 2020 and the third quarter and three fiscal quarters of 2019 was as follows:


	Fiscal Quarter Ended				Three Fiscal Quarters Ended
	September 6,		September 8,		September 6,		September 8,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	9,288	$	9,968	$	29,455	$	30,056
Operating cash flows from finance leases		794		473		2,066		1,269
Financing cash flows from finance leases		348		161		1,388		422
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:
Operating leases		10,719		23,434		26,297		49,802
Finance leases		1,717		—		20,463		—

Maturities of lease liabilities as of September 6, 2020 were as follows:


	Operating			Finance
	Leases			Leases
2020	$	15,170		$	1,275
2021		42,865			4,965
2022		40,942			5,016
2023		35,519			5,075
2024		34,148			4,870
Thereafter		106,034			53,491

Total future minimum rental commitments		274,678			74,692
Less – amounts representing interest		(36,189	)		(36,044	)

Total lease liabilities	$	238,489		$	38,648

As of September 6, 2020, the Company has additional leases for one supply chain center and certain supply chain tractors and trailers that had not yet commenced with estimated future minimum rental commitments of approximately $28.8 million. These leases are expected to commence in 2020 with lease terms of up to 15 years. These undiscounted amounts are not included in the table above.

The Company has guaranteed lease payments related to certain franchisees’ lease arrangements. The maximum amount of potential future payments under these guarantees

$13.9 million as of September 6, 2020. The Company does not believe these arrangements have or are likely to have a material effect on its results of operations, financial condition, revenues, expenses or liquidity.

8. Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

The Company had

non-cash

investing activities related to accruals for capital expenditures of $5.1 million at September 6, 2020 and $6.9

million at December 29, 2019.

9. Investment in Dash Brands

In the second quarter of 2020, a subsidiary of the Company acquired a

non-controlling

interest in Dash Brands for $40.0 million. This investment is an equity investment without a readily determinable fair value and is recorded at cost with adjustments for observable changes in prices resulting from orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer or impairments within long-term other assets in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Company did not record any adjustments to the carrying amount of $40.0 million in the third quarter or three fiscal quarters of 2020. The Company is contractually required to invest an additional $40.0 million in Dash Brands in the first quarter of 2021, assuming certain performance conditions are satisfied. If such performance conditions are not satisfied, the Company has the option to make such additional investment

its discretion.

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10. New Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Standard

ASU

2016-13,

Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326)

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued

Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”)

2016-13,

Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments

. ASC 326 requires companies to measure credit losses utilizing a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires a consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The Company adopted this standard as of December 30, 2019, the first day of its 2020 fiscal year, using the modified retrospective approach and it did not have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

The effects of the changes made to the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December

2019

for the adoption of ASC

326

were as follows:


	Balance at December 29, 2019			Adjustments Due to ASC 326			Balance at December 30, 2019
Assets
Current assets:
Accounts receivable, net	$	210,260		$	1,435		$	211,695
Prepaid expenses and other		19,129			4			19,133
Other assets:
Other assets		12,521			27			12,548
Deferred income taxes		10,073			(364	)		9,709
Liabilities and stockholders’ deficit
Stockholders’ deficit:
Retained deficit		(3,412,649	)		1,102			(3,411,547	)

The Company recognized the cumulative effect of initially applying ASC 326 as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained deficit. The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for that period. An adjustment to beginning retained deficit and a corresponding adjustment to the allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable of approximately $1.5 million was recorded on the date of adoption, representing the remeasurement of these accounts to the Company’s estimate for current expected credit losses. The adjustment to beginning retained deficit was also net of a $0.4 million adjustment to deferred income taxes.

Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

The Company has considered all new accounting standards issued by the FASB. The Company has not yet completed its assessment of the following standards.

ASU

2019-12,

Income Taxes – Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (Topic 740)

In December 2019, the FASB issued

ASU

2019-12,

Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes

(ASU

2019-12),

which simplifies the accounting for income taxes. ASU

2019-12

is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including applicable interim periods. The Company is currently assessing the impact of adopting this standard but does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

ASU

2020-04,

Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting (Topic 848)

In March 2020, the FASB issued

ASU

2020-04,

Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting,

which provides temporary optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions affected by reference rate reform. The Company’s floating rate notes and variable funding notes bear interest at fluctuating interest rates based on LIBOR. If LIBOR ceases to exist, the Company may need to renegotiate its loan documents and the Company cannot predict what alternative index would be negotiated with its lenders. ASU

2020-04

is currently effective and upon adoption may be applied prospectively to contract modifications made on or before December 31, 2022. The Company is currently assessing the impact of adopting this standard but does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

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11.

COVID-19

Pandemic

In December 2019, a novel coronavirus disease

(“COVID-19”)

was reported and in January 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. On February 28, 2020, the WHO raised its assessment of the

COVID-19

threat from high to very high at a global level due to the continued increase in the number of cases and affected countries, and on March 11, 2020, the WHO characterized

COVID-19

as a pandemic. During the second and third fiscal quarters of 2020 in the midst of the

COVID-19

pandemic, the Company continued to increase its U.S. Stores revenues. Supply Chain also remained operational, with minimal interruptions due to

COVID-19

and experienced higher volumes as a result of the increases in store sales. The

COVID-19

pandemic negatively impacted the Company’s International Franchise revenues during the second quarter of 2020 due to temporary store closures in certain markets as well as changes in operating procedures and store hours resulting from actions taken to increase social distancing across the Company’s international franchise markets. In the third quarter of 2020, these negative impacts lessened due to the reopening and resumption of normal store hours at the majority of the Company’s international franchised stores that had been temporarily closed for portions of the prior quarter. The Company also made certain investments during the

COVID-19

pandemic related to safety and cleaning equipment, enhanced sick pay and compensation for frontline team members and support for the Company’s franchisees and their communities. The Company is closely monitoring the impact of the pandemic on all aspects of its business and is unable at this time to predict the continued impact that

COVID-19

will have on its business, financial position and operating results in future periods due to numerous uncertainties.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

(Unaudited; tabular amounts in millions, except percentages and store data)

The 2020 and 2019 third quarters referenced herein represent the twelve-week periods ended September 6, 2020 and September 8, 2019, respectively. The 2020 and 2019 three fiscal quarters referenced herein represent the

thirty-six-week

periods ended September 6, 2020 and September 8, 2019, respectively.

Overview

Domino’s is the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, with more than 17,200 locations in over 90 markets. Founded in 1960, our roots are in convenient pizza delivery, while a significant amount of our sales also come from carryout customers. Domino’s generates revenues and earnings by charging royalties and fees to our independent franchisees. The Company also generates revenues and earnings by selling food, equipment and supplies to franchisees primarily in the U.S. and Canada, and by operating a number of our own stores in the U.S. Franchisees profit by selling pizza and other complementary items to their local customers. In our international markets, we generally grant geographical rights to the Domino’s Pizza

brand to master franchisees. These master franchisees are charged with developing their geographical area, and they can profit by

sub-franchising

and selling ingredients and equipment to those

sub-franchisees,

as well as by running pizza stores directly. We believe that everyone in the system can benefit, including the end consumer, who can feed their family Domino’s menu items conveniently and economically.

Our financial results are driven largely by retail sales at our franchise and Company-owned stores. Changes in retail sales are driven by changes in same store sales and store counts. We monitor both of these metrics very closely, as they directly impact our revenues and profits, and we strive to consistently increase both metrics. Retail sales drive royalty payments from franchisees, as well as Company-owned store and supply chain revenues. Retail sales are primarily impacted by the strength of the Domino’s Pizza

brand, the results of our extensive advertising through various media channels, the impact of technological innovation and digital ordering, our ability to execute our strong and proven business model and the overall global economic environment.


	Third Quarter					Third Quarter					Three Fiscal					Three Fiscal
	of 2020					of 2019					Quarters of 2020					Quarters of 2019
Global retail sales growth (versus prior year period, excluding foreign currency impact)				+14.8	%				+7.5	%				+9.6	%				+8.1	%
Same store sales growth (1):
U.S. Company-owned stores				+16.6	%				+1.7	%				+12.4	%				+2.3	%
U.S. franchise stores				+17.5	%				+2.5	%				+11.6	%				+3.2	%

U.S. stores				+17.5	%				+2.4	%				+11.7	%				+3.1	%
International stores (excluding foreign currency impact)				+6.2	%				+1.7	%				+3.0	%				+2.0	%
Store counts (at end of period):
U.S. Company-owned stores				348					333
U.S. franchise stores				5,891					5,652

U.S. stores				6,239					5,985
International stores				11,017					10,543

Total stores (2)				17,256					16,528

Income statement data:
Total revenues	$	967.7		100.0	%	$	820.8		100.0	%	$	2,760.8		100.0	%	$	2,468.4		100.0	%
Cost of sales		605.7		62.6	%		504.6		61.5	%		1,701.6		61.7	%		1,513.2		61.3	%
General and administrative		91.7		9.4	%		83.7		10.2	%		268.2		9.7	%		262.6		10.7	%
U.S. franchise advertising		108.1		11.2	%		89.5		10.9	%		309.4		11.2	%		267.1		10.8	%

Income from operations		162.2		16.8	%		143.0		17.4	%		481.6		17.4	%		425.5		17.2	%
Interest expense, net		(38.4	)	(4.0	)%		(32.8	)	(4.0	)%		(116.0	)	(4.2	)%		(100.1	)	(4.0	)%

Income before provision for income taxes		123.8		12.8	%		110.2		13.4	%		365.6		13.2	%		325.4		13.2	%
Provision for income taxes		24.6		2.6	%		23.9		2.9	%		26.2		0.9	%		54.0		2.2	%

Net income	$	99.1		10.2	%	$	86.4		10.5	%	$	339.4		12.3	%	$	271.4		11.0	%

(1)

Same store sales growth is calculated for a given period by including only sales from stores that had sales in the comparable weeks of both years. International same store sales growth is calculated similarly to U.S. same store sales growth. Changes in international same store sales are reported excluding foreign currency impacts, which reflect changes in international local currency sales.

(2)	Temporary store closures are not treated as store closures and affected stores are included in the ending store count.

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During the third quarter and three fiscal quarters of 2020, we experienced global retail sales growth and U.S. and international same store sales growth. Our commitment to value, convenience, quality and new products continues to keep consumers engaged with the brand. During the third quarter, we launched three new products in the U.S., including chicken wings and two new specialty pizzas, each of which have been positively received by consumers. Beginning at the end of the first quarter of 2020 and through the date of this filing, customer ordering behavior during the

COVID-19

pandemic has resulted in a significant increase in U.S. same store sales. We did not experience significant temporary closures in our U.S. business. Additionally, our supply chain experienced minimal disruptions due to

COVID-19

and experienced higher volumes from the increases in store sales. The

COVID-19

pandemic negatively impacted our international franchise revenues during the second quarter of 2020 due to temporary store closures in certain markets as well as changes in operating procedures and store hours resulting from actions taken to increase social distancing across our international franchise markets. In the third quarter of 2020, these negative impacts lessened due to the reopening and resumption of normal store hours at the majority of our international franchised stores that had been temporarily closed for portions of the prior quarter. Our U.S. and international same store sales growth was also partially offset by our current strategy to increase store concentration in certain markets where we compete.

We also continued our global expansion with the opening of 83 net new stores in the third quarter of 2020, bringing our

year-to-date

total to 236. We had 44 net new stores open in the U.S. during the third quarter of 2020. Although 162 gross new stores opened internationally, 123 stores closed, primarily in India. The

COVID-19

pandemic has had a negative impact on anticipated store openings in our international business

to-date

due to delays in approvals and government restrictions in certain of the markets that our master franchisees operate. Overall, we believe this global store growth, along with our strong sales, emphasis on technology, operations, and marketing initiatives, have combined to strengthen our brand.

Global retail sales, excluding foreign currency impact, which includes total retail sales at franchise and Company-owned stores worldwide, increased 14.8% in the third quarter of 2020 and increased 9.6% in the three fiscal quarters of 2020. These increases were driven by U.S. and international same store sales growth as well as an increase in store counts during the trailing four quarters. The negative impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates partially offset this increase, resulting from a generally stronger U.S. dollar when compared to the currencies in the international markets in which we compete. U.S. same store sales growth reflected the sustained positive sales trends and the continued success of our products, marketing and technology platforms, as well as shifts in consumer behavior across the restaurant industry toward delivery and larger order sizes throughout the

COVID-19

pandemic. International same store sales growth also reflected continued positive performance but has been adversely affected by temporary store closures in certain of our international markets as discussed above. Based on information reported to us by our master franchisees, we estimate that as of September 6, 2020, there were fewer than 400 international stores temporarily closed.

Total revenues increased $146.9 million, or 17.9%, in the third quarter of 2020 and increased $292.4 million, or 11.8%, in the three fiscal quarters of 2020. These increases were due primarily to higher U.S. retail sales, which resulted in higher supply chain and U.S. franchise revenues. U.S. Company-owned stores revenues increased in the third quarter of 2020 and three fiscal quarters of 2020 due to same store sales growth, but were partially offset in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 due to the sale of 59 Company-owned stores to certain of our existing U.S. franchisees during the second quarter of 2019 (the “2019 Store Sale”). International franchise revenues in the third quarter and three fiscal quarters of 2020 were pressured by the negative impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and targeted financial relief provided to certain of our master franchisees. These changes in revenues are described in more detail below.

Income from operations increased $19.2 million, or 13.4%, in the third quarter of 2020 and increased $56.1 million, or 13.2%, in the three fiscal quarters of 2020. These increases were primarily driven by higher royalty revenues from our U.S. franchised stores, as well as higher supply chain margins. Higher general and administrative expenses partially offset these increases.

Net income increased $12.8 million, or 14.8%, in the third quarter of 2020 and increased $68.0 million, or 25.1%, in the three fiscal quarters of 2020, driven by higher income from operations, partially offset by higher interest expense resulting from a higher average debt balance following our recapitalization transaction completed on November 19, 2019 (the “2019 Recapitalization”) and, to a lesser extent, borrowings under our variable funding notes in 2020. Net income in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 also benefited from lower tax expense resulting primarily from higher excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation.

Revenues


	Third Quarter				Third Quarter				Three Fiscal				Three Fiscal
	of 2020				of 2019				Quarters of 2020				Quarters of 2019
U.S. Company-owned stores	$	113.3	11.7	%	$	94.6	11.5	%	$	329.8	11.9	%	$	323.0	13.1	%
U.S. franchise royalties and fees		118.1	12.2	%		97.0	11.8	%		335.9	12.2	%		289.3	11.7	%
Supply chain		573.7	59.3	%		485.1	59.1	%		1,625.5	58.9	%		1,424.8	57.8	%
International franchise royalties and fees		54.6	5.6	%		54.6	6.7	%		160.2	5.8	%		164.1	6.6	%
U.S. franchise advertising		108.1	11.2	%		89.5	10.9	%		309.4	11.2	%		267.1	10.8	%

Total revenues	$	967.7	100.0	%	$	820.8	100.0	%	$	2,760.8	100.0	%	$	2,468.4	100.0	%

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Revenues primarily consist of retail sales from our Company-owned stores, advertising contributions, royalties and fees from our U.S. franchised stores, royalties and fees from our international franchised stores and sales of food, equipment and supplies from our supply chain centers to substantially all of our U.S. franchised stores and certain international franchised stores. Company-owned store and franchised store revenues may vary from period to period due to changes in store count mix. Supply chain revenues may vary significantly from period to period as a result of fluctuations in commodity prices as well as the mix of products we sell.

U.S. Stores Revenues


	Third Quarter				Third Quarter				Three Fiscal				Three Fiscal
	of 2020				of 2019				Quarters of 2020				Quarters of 2019
U.S. Company-owned stores	$	113.3	33.4	%	$	94.6	33.6	%	$	329.8	33.8	%	$	323.0	36.7	%
U.S. franchise royalties and fees		118.1	34.8	%		97.0	34.5	%		335.9	34.5	%		289.3	32.9	%
U.S. franchise advertising		108.1	31.8	%		89.5	31.9	%		309.4	31.7	%		267.1	30.4	%

U.S. stores	$	339.5	100.0	%	$	281.1	100.0	%	$	975.1	100.0	%	$	879.5	100.0	%

U.S. Company-Owned Stores

Revenues from U.S. Company-owned store operations increased $18.7 million, or 19.8%, in the third quarter of 2020 and increased $6.8 million, or 2.1%, in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 due primarily to same store sales growth. The increase in revenues in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 was partially offset by lower revenues resulting from the 2019 Store Sale. Company-owned same store sales increased 16.6% in the third quarter of 2020 and increased 12.4% in the three fiscal quarters of 2020. Company-owned same store sales increased 1.7% in the third quarter of 2019 and increased 2.3% in the three fiscal quarters of 2019.

U.S. Franchise Royalties and Fees

Revenues from U.S. franchise royalties and fees increased $21.1 million, or 21.6%, in the third quarter of 2020 and increased $46.6 million, or 16.1%, in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 due primarily to higher same store sales and an increase in the average number of U.S. franchised stores open during the period due to net store growth. U.S. franchise royalties were negatively impacted by $3.0 million in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 related to funding we provided to our franchisees for an effort to donate 10 million slices of pizza to people and organizations at the frontlines of the

COVID-19

pandemic in the franchisees’ local communities. U.S. franchise same store sales increased 17.5% in the third quarter of 2020 and increased 11.6% in the three fiscal quarters of 2020. U.S. franchise same store sales increased 2.5% in the third quarter of 2019 and increased 3.2% in the three fiscal quarters of 2019. U.S. franchise royalties and fees further benefited in both the third quarter and the three fiscal quarters of 2020 from an increase in revenues from fees paid by franchisees for the use of our technology platforms.

U.S. Franchise Advertising

Revenues from U.S. franchise advertising increased $18.6 million, or 20.8%, in the third quarter of 2020 and increased $42.3 million, or 15.8%, in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 due primarily to higher same store sales and an increase in the average number of U.S. franchised stores open during the period due to net store growth.

Supply Chain

Supply chain revenues increased $88.6 million, or 18.3%, in the third quarter of 2020 and increased $200.7 million, or 14.1%, in the three fiscal quarters of 2020. These increases were primarily due to higher volumes from increased orders resulting from U.S. franchise retail sales growth. Our market basket pricing to stores increased 3.8% during the third quarter of 2020, which resulted in an estimated $19.7 million increase in supply chain revenues. Our market basket pricing to stores increased 1.9% during the three fiscal quarters of 2020, which resulted in an estimated $28.1 million increase in supply chain revenues.

International Franchise Royalties and Fee Revenues

Revenues from international franchise royalties and fees were flat in the third quarter of 2020 and decreased $3.9 million, or 2.4%, in the three fiscal quarters of 2020. The impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates negatively impacted revenue from international royalties and fees by $0.7 million in the third quarter of 2020 and $4.3 million in the three fiscal quarters of 2020. Temporary store closures in certain markets and changes in operating procedures and store hours resulting from actions taken to increase social distancing across certain of the markets in which we operate, as well as targeted financial relief provided to certain of our master franchisees due to the

COVID-19

pandemic, also had a negative impact on international franchise revenues in the third quarter and three fiscal quarters of 2020. These pressures were partially offset by same store sales growth. Excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, international franchise same store sales increased 6.2% in the third quarter of 2020 and increased 3.0% in the three fiscal quarters of 2020. Excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, international franchise same store sales increased 1.7% in the third quarter of 2019 and increased 2.0% in the three fiscal quarters of 2019.

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Cost of Sales / Operating Margin


	Third Quarter				Third Quarter				Three Fiscal				Three Fiscal
	of 2020				of 2019				Quarters of 2020				Quarters of 2019
Consolidated revenues	$	967.7	100.0	%	$	820.8	100.0	%	$	2,760.8	100.0	%	$	2,468.4	100.0	%
Consolidated cost of sales		605.7	62.6	%		504.6	61.5	%		1,701.6	61.6	%		1,513.2	61.3	%

Consolidated operating margin	$	362.0	37.4	%	$	316.3	38.5	%	$	1,059.2	38.4	%	$	955.2	38.7	%

Cost of sales consists primarily of Company-owned store and supply chain costs incurred to generate related revenues. Components of consolidated cost of sales primarily include food, labor, delivery and occupancy costs.

Consolidated operating margin (which we define as revenues less cost of sales) increased $45.7 million, or 14.5%, in the third quarter of 2020 and increased $104.0 million, or 10.9%, in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 due primarily to higher U.S. franchise revenues and higher supply chain volumes. Franchise revenues do not have a cost of sales component, so changes in these revenues have a disproportionate effect on the operating margin.

As a percentage of revenues, the consolidated operating margin decreased 1.1 percentage points in the third quarter of 2020 and decreased 0.3 percentage points in the three fiscal quarters of 2020. Company-owned store operating margin decreased 4.5 percentage points in the third quarter of 2020 and decreased 1.6 percentage points in the three fiscal quarters of 2020. Supply chain operating margin decreased 0.6 percentage points in the third quarter of 2020 and remained flat in the three fiscal quarters of 2020. These changes in operating margin are more fully discussed below.

U.S. Company-Owned Stores Operating Margin


	Third Quarter				Third Quarter				Three Fiscal				Three Fiscal
	of 2020				of 2019				Quarters of 2020				Quarters of 2019
Revenues	$	113.3	100.0	%	$	94.6	100.0	%	$	329.8	100.0	%	$	323.0	100.0	%
Cost of sales		90.8	80.2	%		71.6	75.7	%		258.0	78.2	%		247.5	76.6	%

Store operating margin	$	22.5	19.8	%	$	23.0	24.3	%	$	71.8	21.8	%	$	75.5	23.4	%

The U.S. Company-owned store operating margin (which does not include certain store-level costs such as royalties and advertising) decreased $0.5 million, or 2.2%, in the third quarter of 2020 due primarily to higher labor costs, partially offset by higher same store sales. The U.S. Company-owned store operating margin decreased $3.7 million, or 4.9%, in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 due primarily to the 2019 Store Sale and to a lesser extent, higher labor costs, partially offset by same store sales growth. As a percentage of store revenues, the store operating margin decreased 4.5 percentage points in the third quarter of 2020 and decreased 1.6 percentage points in the three fiscal quarters of 2020. These changes in operating margin as a percentage of revenues are discussed in more detail below.

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Food costs increased 0.1 percentage points to 27.5% in the third quarter of 2020 due to higher food prices, partially offset by the leveraging of higher same store sales. Food costs decreased 0.1 percentage points to 27.0% in the first three fiscal quarters of 2020 due to the leveraging of higher same store sales.

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Labor costs increased 3.7 percentage points to 31.8% in the third quarter of 2020 and increased 1.4 percentage points to 31.0% in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 due primarily to additional compensation expense for frontline team members during the

COVID-19

pandemic. In the three fiscal quarters of 2020, these increases were partially offset by reduced labor costs as a percentage of store revenues resulting from the 2019 Store Sale due to the higher labor rates in the market in which the sold stores operated.

•

Occupancy costs decreased 0.8 percentage points to 7.5% in the third quarter of 2020 and decreased 0.4 percentage points to 7.4% in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 due primarily to the leveraging of higher same store sales.

•

Repairs and maintenance cost increased 0.9 percentage points to 1.8% in the third quarter of 2020 and increased 0.4 percentage points to 1.2% in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 due to preventative maintenance in our stores.

Supply Chain Operating Margin


	Third Quarter				Third Quarter				Three Fiscal				Three Fiscal
	of 2020				of 2019				Quarters of 2020				Quarters of 2019
Revenues	$	573.7	100.0	%	$	485.1	100.0	%	$	1,625.5	100.0	%	$	1,424.8	100.0	%
Cost of sales		515.0	89.8	%		433.0	89.2	%		1,443.6	88.8	%		1,265.7	88.8	%

Supply chain operating margin	$	58.7	10.2	%	$	52.2	10.8	%	$	181.9	11.2	%	$	159.1	11.2	%

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Supply chain operating margin increased $6.5 million, or 12.6%, in the third quarter of 2020 and increased $22.8 million, or 14.3%, in the three fiscal quarters of 2020, primarily driven by higher volumes from increased orders. As a percentage of supply chain revenues, the supply chain operating margin decreased 0.6 percentage points in the third quarter of 2020 and remained flat in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 due primarily to higher food costs, partially offset in the third quarter of 2020 and fully offset in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 by lower labor and delivery costs as a percentage of revenues.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased $8.0 million, or 9.5%, in the third quarter of 2020 and increased $5.6 million, or 2.1%, in the three fiscal quarters of 2020, driven by higher variable performance-based compensation expense.

U.S. Franchise Advertising Expenses

U.S. franchise advertising expenses increased $18.6 million, or 20.8%, in the third quarter of 2020 and increased $42.3 million, or 15.8%, in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 due to higher U.S. franchise advertising revenues. U.S. franchise advertising costs are accrued and expensed when the related U.S. franchise advertising revenues are recognized, as our consolidated

not-for-profit

advertising fund is obligated to expend such revenues on advertising and these revenues cannot be used for general corporate purposes.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net increased $5.6 million, or 17.2%, in the third quarter of 2020 and increased $15.9 million, or 15.9%, in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 driven primarily by higher average debt balances resulting from the 2019 Recapitalization and borrowings under the Company’s variable funding notes in the three fiscal quarters of 2020.

The Company’s weighted average borrowing rate decreased to 3.9% in both the third quarter and the three fiscal quarters of 2020, from 4.1% in both the third quarter and the three fiscal quarters of 2019, resulting from the lower interest rates on the debt outstanding in 2020 as compared to the same periods in 2019.

Provision for Income Taxes

Provision for income taxes increased $0.8 million, or 3.2%, in the third quarter of 2020 due to higher

pre-tax

income, partially offset by higher excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation, which are recorded as a reduction to the income tax provision. Provision for income taxes decreased $27.8 million, or 51.5%, in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 due primarily to higher excess tax benefits on equity-based compensation, partially offset by higher

pre-tax

income. The Company recognized $3.4 million in excess tax benefits in the third quarter of 2020 as compared to $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2019 and recognized $56.9 million in excess tax benefits in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 as compared to $19.7 million in the three fiscal quarters of 2019, resulting from a significant increase in stock options exercised in 2020 as compared to 2019. The effective tax rate decreased to 19.9% in the third quarter of 2020 and decreased to 7.2% in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 as compared to 21.7% in the third quarter of 2019 and 16.6% in the three fiscal quarters of 2019.

COVID-19

Impact

As of September 6, 2020, nearly all of our U.S. stores remained open, with stores deploying contactless delivery and carryout solutions. Based on information reported to us by our master franchisees, we estimate that as of September 6, 2020, there were fewer than 400 international stores temporarily closed.

As discussed further in “Liquidity and Capital Resources”, given the market uncertainty arising from

COVID-19,

we took a precautionary measure and borrowed $158.0 million under our variable funding notes during the second quarter of 2020. We repaid $100.0 million of these borrowings during the second quarter of 2020 and $58.0 million in the third quarter of 2020. As of September 6, 2020, we had less than $0.1 million outstanding under our variable funding notes.

During the

COVID-19

pandemic, we also made certain investments related to safety and cleaning equipment, enhanced sick pay and compensation for frontline team members and support for our franchisees and their communities. While it is not possible at this time to estimate the full continued impact that

COVID-19

could have on our business, the continued spread of

COVID-19

and the measures taken by the governments of countries affected could disrupt our continuing operations and supply chain and, as a result, could adversely impact our business, financial condition or results of operations.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Historically, we have operated with minimal positive working capital or negative working capital, primarily because our receivable collection periods and inventory turn rates are faster than the normal payment terms on our current liabilities. We generally collect our receivables within three weeks from the date of the related sale, and we generally experience 35 to 45 inventory turns per year. In addition, our sales are not typically seasonal, which further limits our working capital requirements. The use of our ongoing cash flows from operations to service our debt obligations, invest in our business, pay dividends and repurchase our common stock reduces our working capital amounts. As of September 6, 2020, we had working capital of $301.7 million, excluding restricted cash and cash equivalents of $160.3 million, advertising fund assets, restricted, of $144.3 million and advertising fund liabilities of $138.3 million. Working capital includes total unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $330.7 million.

During the third quarter and three fiscal quarters of 2020, we experienced increases in both U.S. and international same store sales versus the comparable periods in the prior year. Additionally, our U.S. and international businesses grew store counts in the third quarter and the three fiscal quarters of 2020. These factors contributed to our continued ability to generate positive operating cash flows. We expect to continue to use our unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from operations, excess cash from our recapitalization transactions and available borrowings under our variable funding notes to, among other things, fund working capital requirements, invest in our core business, service our indebtedness, pay dividends and repurchase our common stock. We did not have any material commitments for capital expenditures as of September 6, 2020.

Based upon our current level of operations and anticipated growth, we believe that the cash generated from operations, our current unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and amounts available under our variable funding note facility will be adequate to meet our anticipated debt service requirements, capital expenditures and working capital needs for at least the next twelve months. Our ability to continue to fund these items and continue to reduce debt could be adversely affected by the occurrence of any of the events described under “Risk Factors” in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There can be no assurance that our business will generate sufficient cash flows from operations or that future borrowings will be available under the variable funding notes or otherwise to enable us to service our indebtedness or to make anticipated capital expenditures. Our future operating performance and our ability to service, extend or refinance our fixed and floating rate notes and to service, extend or refinance our variable funding notes will be subject to future economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, many of which are beyond our control.

Restricted Cash

As of September 6, 2020, we had approximately $113.6 million of restricted cash held for future principal and interest payments and other working capital requirements of our asset-backed securitization structure, $46.1 million of restricted cash held in a three-month interest reserve as required by the related debt agreements and $0.6 million of other restricted cash for a total of $160.3 million of restricted cash and cash equivalents. As of September 6, 2020, we also held $118.9 million of advertising fund restricted cash and cash equivalents, which can only be used for activities that promote the Domino’s Pizza brand.

Long-Term Debt

As of September 6, 2020, we had approximately $4.11 billion of total debt, of which $43.7 million was classified as a current liability. Our fixed and floating rate notes from the recapitalizations we completed in 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2015 have original scheduled principal payments of $10.5 million in the remainder of 2020, $42.0 million in 2021, $897.0 million in 2022, $33.0 million in each of 2023 and 2024, $1.15 billion in 2025, $20.8 million in 2026, $1.28 billion in 2027, $6.8 million in 2028 and $614.3 million in 2029. As of September 6, 2020, we had less than $0.1 million of outstanding borrowings under our variable funding notes and approximately $160.0 million available for borrowing, net of letters of credit issued of $40.0 million. The letters of credit are primarily related to our casualty insurance programs and supply chain center leases. Borrowings under the variable funding notes are available to fund our working capital requirements, capital expenditures and, subject to other limitations, other general corporate purposes including dividend payments and share repurchases.

Share Repurchase Programs

Our share repurchase programs have historically been funded by excess operating cash flows, excess proceeds from our recapitalization transactions and borrowings under our variable funding notes. The Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program to repurchase up to $1.0 billion of the Company’s common stock on October 4, 2019.

During the first week of the first quarter of 2020, we repurchased and retired 271,064 shares of our common stock under our Board of Directors-approved share repurchase program for a total of approximately $79.6 million. We did not repurchase and retire any shares of our common stock during the remainder of the first quarter or during the second or third quarters of 2020. As of September 6, 2020, the Company had a total remaining authorized amount for share repurchases of approximately $326.6 million.

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During the third quarter of 2019, we repurchased and retired 384,338 shares of our common stock under our Board of Directors-approved share repurchase program for a total of approximately $93.7 million. During the three fiscal quarters of 2019, we repurchased and retired 430,182 shares of our common stock under our Board of Directors-approved share repurchase program for a total of approximately $105.1 million.

Dividends

On June 30, 2020, the Company paid a $0.78 dividend to its shareholders of record as of June 15, 2020. During the third quarter of 2020, on July 15, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a $0.78 per share quarterly dividend on its outstanding common stock for shareholders of record as of September 15, 2020, which was paid on September 30, 2020.

The following table illustrates the main components of our cash flows:


(In millions)	Three Fiscal Quarters of 2020			Three Fiscal Quarters of 2019
Cash Flows Provided By (Used In)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	370.4		$	324.6
Net cash used in investing activities		(91.1	)		(3.1	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(153.6	)		(246.3	)
Exchange rate changes		0.2			0.1

Change in cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents	$	126.0		$	75.3

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities increased $45.8 million in the three fiscal quarters of 2020 due to an increase in net income of $68.0 million and higher

non-cash

amounts of $6.6 million. These increases were partially offset by a $28.8 million negative impact of changes in operating assets and liabilities in 2020 as compared to 2019, which primarily related to an increase in our inventory and accounts receivable balances, as well as the timing of payments on accounts payable. These operating asset and liability changes were partially offset by an increase in advertising fund assets and liabilities, restricted in 2020 as compared to 2019 due to lower spending of fund assets.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities was $91.1 million in the three fiscal quarters of 2020, which consisted primarily of capital expenditures of $51.2 million (driven primarily by investments in technological initiatives, supply chain centers and corporate stores) and the investment in Dash Brands of $40.0 million.

Cash used in investing activities was $3.1 million in the three fiscal quarters of 2019. We used $42.7 million of cash for capital expenditures (driven primarily by investments in technological initiatives and supply chain centers). This use of cash was partially offset by maturities of advertising fund investments, restricted of $30.2 million and proceeds from the sale of assets of $9.7 million, which primarily related to the 2019 Store Sale.

Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities was $153.6 million in the three fiscal quarters of 2020. We borrowed $158.0 million under our variable funding notes during the three fiscal quarters of 2020 and repaid $190.8 million of long-term debt (of which approximately $158.0 million related to the repayment of borrowings under our variable funding notes). We also repurchased approximately $79.6 million in common stock under our Board of Directors-approved share repurchase program in the first week of 2020, made dividend payments to our shareholders of $61.1 million and made tax payments for restricted stock upon vesting of $6.6 million. These uses of cash were partially offset by proceeds from the exercise of stock options of $26.5 million.

Cash used in financing activities was $246.3 million in the three fiscal quarters of 2019, primarily related to purchases of common stock of $105.1 million under our Board of Directors-approved share repurchase program, repayments of long-term debt of $91.9 million (of which $65.0 million related to the repayment of borrowings under our variable funding notes), dividend payments to our shareholders of $53.6 million and tax payments for restricted stock upon vesting of $5.8 million. These uses of cash were partially offset by proceeds from the exercise of stock options of $10.1 million.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This filing contains various forward-looking statements about the Company within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”) that are based on current management expectations that involve substantial risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. The following cautionary statements are being made pursuant to the provisions of the Act and with the intention of obtaining the benefits of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Act. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “should,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “potential,” “outlook” and similar terms and phrases that concern our strategy, plans or intentions, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements address various matters including information concerning future results of operations and business strategy, our anticipated profitability, estimates in same store sales growth, the growth of our U.S. and international business, ability to service our indebtedness, our future cash flows, our operating performance, trends in our business and other descriptions of future events reflect the Company’s expectations based upon currently available information and data. While we believe these expectations and projections are based on reasonable assumptions, such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are more fully described under the section headed “Risk Factors” in this filing and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the section headed “Risk Factors” in our 2019 Form

10-K

and in our Quarterly Reports on Form

10-Q

for the quarterly periods ended March 22, 2020 and June 14, 2020. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to: our substantial increased indebtedness as a result of our recapitalization transactions and our ability to incur additional indebtedness or refinance or renegotiate key terms of that indebtedness in the future; the impact a downgrade in our credit rating may have on our business, financial condition and results of operations; our future financial performance and our ability to pay principal and interest on our indebtedness; the effectiveness of our advertising, operations and promotional initiatives; the strength of our brand, including our ability to compete in the U.S. and internationally in our intensely competitive industry, including the food service and food delivery markets; our ability to manage difficulties associated with or related to the

COVID-19

pandemic and the effects of

COVID-19

on our business and supply chain; the impact of social media and other consumer-oriented technologies on our business, brand and reputation; new product, digital ordering and concept developments by us, and other food-industry competitors; the impact of new or improved technologies and alternative methods of delivery on consumer behavior; our ability to maintain good relationships with and attract new franchisees, and franchisees’ ability to profitably manage their operations without negatively impacting our brand’s reputation; our ability to successfully implement cost-saving strategies; our ability and that of our franchisees to successfully operate in the current and future credit environment; changes in the level of consumer spending given general economic conditions, including interest rates, energy prices and consumer confidence; our ability and that of our franchisees to open new restaurants and keep existing restaurants in operation; changes in operating expenses resulting from changes in prices of food (particularly cheese), fuel and other commodity costs, labor, utilities, insurance, employee benefits and other operating costs; the impact that widespread illness, health epidemics or general health concerns, severe weather conditions and natural disasters may have on our business and the economies of the countries where we operate; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; our ability to retain or replace our executive officers and other key members of management and our ability to adequately staff our stores and supply chain centers with qualified personnel; our ability to find and/or retain suitable real estate for our stores and supply chain centers; changes in government legislation and regulations, including changes in laws and regulations regarding information privacy, payment methods consumer protection and social media; adverse legal judgments or settlements; food-borne illness or contamination of products; data breaches, power loss, technological failures, user error or other cyber risks threatening us or our franchisees; the effect of war, terrorism, catastrophic events or climate change; our ability to pay dividends and repurchase shares; changes in consumer preferences, spending and traffic patterns and demographic trends; actions by activist investors; changes in accounting policies; and adequacy of our insurance coverage. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this filing might not occur. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this filing and should be evaluated with an understanding of their inherent uncertainty. Except as required under federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or other applicable law, we will not undertake, and specifically disclaim, any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date of this filing, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements included in this filing or that may be made elsewhere from time to time by, or on behalf of, us. All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Market Risk

We do not engage in speculative transactions nor do we hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes. In connection with the recapitalizations of our business, we issued fixed and floating rate notes and entered into variable funding notes and, at September 6, 2020, we are exposed to interest rate risk on borrowings under our floating rate notes and variable funding notes. As of September 6, 2020, we had less than $0.1 million of outstanding borrowings under our variable funding notes. Our floating rate notes and our variable funding notes bear interest at fluctuating interest rates based on LIBOR.

There is currently uncertainty around whether LIBOR will continue to exist after 2021. If LIBOR ceases to exist, we may need to renegotiate our loan documents and we cannot predict what alternative index would be negotiated with our lenders. As a result, our interest expense could increase, in which event we may have difficulties making interest payments and funding our other fixed costs, and our available cash flow for general corporate requirements may be adversely affected.

Our fixed rate debt exposes the Company to changes in market interest rates reflected in the fair value of the debt and to the risk that the Company may need to refinance maturing debt with new debt at a higher rate.

We are exposed to market risks from changes in commodity prices. During the normal course of business, we purchase cheese and certain other food products that are affected by changes in commodity prices and, as a result, we are subject to volatility in our food costs. We may periodically enter into financial instruments to manage this risk. We do not engage in speculative transactions or hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes. In instances when we use fixed pricing agreements with our suppliers, these agreements cover our physical commodity needs, are not

net-settled

and are accounted for as normal purchases.

We have exposure to various foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations for revenues generated by our operations outside the U.S., which can adversely impact our net income and cash flows. Approximately 5.6% of our total revenues in the third quarter of 2020, approximately 5.8% of our total revenues in the three fiscal quarters of 2020, approximately 6.7% of our total revenues in the third quarter of 2019 and approximately 6.6% of our total revenues in the three fiscal quarters of 2019 were derived from our international franchise segment, a majority of which were denominated in foreign currencies. We also operate dough manufacturing and distribution facilities in Canada, which generate revenues denominated in Canadian dollars. We do not enter into financial instruments to manage this foreign currency exchange rate risk. A hypothetical 10% adverse change in the foreign currency exchange rates for our international markets would have resulted in a negative impact on royalty revenues of approximately $14.1 million in the three fiscal quarters of 2020.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Richard E. Allison, Jr., and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Stuart A. Levy, performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in

Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, Mr. Allison and Mr. Levy concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

During the quarterly period ended September 6, 2020, there were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting, as defined in

Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under

the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

We are a party to lawsuits, revenue agent reviews by taxing authorities and administrative proceedings in the ordinary course of business which include, without limitation, workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile and franchisee claims. We are also subject to suits related to employment practices as well as intellectual property, including patents.

On February 14, 2011, Domino’s Pizza LLC was named as a defendant in a lawsuit along with Fischler Enterprises of C.F., Inc., a franchisee, and Jeffrey S. Kidd, the franchisee’s delivery driver, filed by Yvonne Wiederhold, the plaintiff, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Richard E. Wiederhold, deceased. The case involved a traffic accident in which the franchisee’s delivery driver is alleged to have caused an accident involving a vehicle driven by Richard Wiederhold. Mr. Wiederhold sustained spinal injuries resulting in quadriplegia and passed away several months after the accident. The case went to trial in 2016 and the Company was found liable, but the verdict was reversed by the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals in May 2018 and was remanded to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida for a new trial. The case was tried again in June 2019 and the jury returned a $9.0 million judgment for the plaintiff where the Company and Mr. Kidd were found to be 100% liable (after certain offsets and other deductions the final verdict was $8.0 million). The Company continues to deny liability and has filed an appeal.

While we may occasionally be party to large claims, including class action suits, we do not believe that any existing matters, individually or in the aggregate, will materially affect our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Our operations have been and are expected to continue to be adversely affected by

the COVID-19 pandemic,

which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations as well.

The COVID-19

pandemic has spread across the globe and is impacting worldwide economic activity. A public health pandemic such

as COVID-19 poses

the risk that we and/or our employees, franchisees, supply chain centers, suppliers, customers and other partners may be, or may continue to be, prevented from conducting business activities for an indefinite period of time, including due to shutdowns, travel restrictions, social distancing requirements, stay at home orders and advisories and other restrictions that have been or may be suggested or mandated by governmental authorities, or due to the impact of the disease itself on the business’ workforces. In

addition, COVID-19 may

impact the willingness of customers to purchase food prepared outside of the home.

The COVID-19 pandemic

may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in the ‘‘Risk Factors’’ section of our 2019

Form 10-K, including

but not limited to those relating to our growth strategy, our supply chain and increased food and labor costs, disruption in operations, loss of key employees, our indebtedness, general economic conditions and our international operations.

In response to governmental requirements, we and our franchisees have, among other measures, temporarily closed certain of our stores, modified certain stores’ hours and closed locations

to in-store dining,

and continue to monitor additional developments. We have also made additional operating changes to respond to changes in consumer behavior resulting

from COVID-19, including

offering contactless delivery and carryout options to our customers. While it is not possible at this time to estimate the full impact

that COVID-19 could

have on our business going forward, the continued spread of the virus and the measures taken by governments or by us in response have disrupted our operations and could disrupt our supply chain, including our access to face coverings and gloves for use in our operations, which could adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The COVID-19 pandemic

and mitigation measures have also had an adverse impact on global economic conditions, which could have an adverse effect on our business and financial condition. The Company’s sales and operating results may be affected by uncertain or changing economic and market conditions arising in connection with and in response to

the COVID-19 pandemic,

including inflation, deflation, prolonged weak consumer demand, political instability or other changes. The significance of the operational and financial impact to the Company will depend on how long and widespread the disruptions caused

by COVID-19, and

the corresponding response to contain the virus and treat those affected by it, prove to be.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

c. Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers.


							Maximum Approximate Dollar
					Total Number of Shares		Value of Shares that
	Total Number				Purchased as Part of		May Yet Be Purchased
	of Shares		Average Price Paid		Publicly Announced		Under the Program
Period	Purchased (1)		Per Share		Program (2)		(in thousands)
Period #7 (June 15, 2020 to July 12, 2020)		1,040	$	374.76		—	$	326,552
Period #8 (July 13, 2020 to August 9, 2020)		1,548		394.08		—		326,552
Period #9 (August 10, 2020 to September 6, 2020)		1,540		410.67		—		326,552

Total		4,128	$	395.40		—	$	326,552

(1)	4,128 shares in the third quarter of 2020 were purchased as part of the Company’s employee stock payroll deduction plan at an average price of $395.40.

(2)

As of September 6, 2020, the Company had a Board of Directors-approved share repurchase program for up to $1.0 billion of our common stock, of which $326.6 million remained available for future purchases of our common stock. Authorization for the repurchase program may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time. The repurchase of shares in any particular period and the actual amount of such purchases remain at the discretion of the Board of Directors, and no assurance can be given that shares will be repurchased in the future.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

Item 6. Exhibits.


Exhibit Number		Description

10.1		Employment Agreement dated as of August 3, 2020 between Domino’s Pizza LLC and Stuart A. Levy.

31.1		Certification by Richard E. Allison, Jr. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, relating to Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

31.2		Certification by Stuart A. Levy pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, relating to Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

32.1		Certification by Richard E. Allison, Jr. pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, relating to Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

32.2		Certification by Stuart A. Levy pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, relating to Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

101.INS		XBRL Instance Document – The instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

101.SCH		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

101.CAL		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

101.LAB		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

101.PRE		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

101.DEF		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

104		Cover page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in exhibit 101).

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


		DOMINO’S PIZZA, INC. (Registrant)

Date: October 8, 2020		/s/ Stuart A. Levy
		Stuart A. Levy
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)