Domino’s opened its first franchise location in what year? The first franchise location opened in 1967.
Domino’s began as a single pizzeria in Ypsilanti, Michigan, acquired by Tom and Jim Monaghan in 1960. After Tom took full control and renamed the business in 1965, the company began expanding beyond its company-owned stores through franchising.
Its first franchise opened in 1967, marking an important step in the chain’s growth model. Franchising allowed Domino’s to expand its delivery-focused format more quickly than it could have by operating every restaurant itself. The company’s early emphasis on a limited menu and standardized preparation also helped make multiple locations easier to manage.
The later dates in the choices refer to different milestones. 1960 was the founding year, while 1965 was the year the Domino’s name was adopted. By 1978, the chain had grown to approximately 200 stores, making that year a growth milestone rather than the beginning of franchising.