Domino's was known from 1960 to 1965 by what earlier name?

Domino’s was known from 1960 to 1965 by what earlier name? It was called DomiNick’s Pizza.

In 1960, brothers Tom and Jim Monaghan took over a Ypsilanti, Michigan, pizzeria called DomiNick’s. The restaurant was part of a small chain owned by Dominick DeVarti, and the name reflected that original ownership. Tom eventually acquired his brother’s share in exchange for a Volkswagen Beetle.

By 1965, Tom Monaghan owned three locations and wanted one consistent brand for them. DeVarti would not allow continued use of the DomiNick’s name, so an employee, Jim Kennedy, suggested “Domino’s.” Monaghan adopted the idea, and the company officially became Domino’s Pizza in 1965.

The three dots in the original Domino’s logo represented the three stores the company had in 1965. Monaghan reportedly intended to add another dot for every new store, but rapid expansion made that plan impractical. The earlier name is therefore not Monaghan’s Pizza or Tom’s Pizza, but DomiNick’s Pizza.