DPC Dash expands to 1,634 outlets across 87 cities, targeting approximately 350 net new stores in 2026.
Domino’s Pizza China added 319 net new stores in the first nine months of 2026, expanding its network to 1,634 outlets across 87 cities as the brand accelerates its expansion in the country. DPC Dash Ltd, the exclusive master franchisee for Domino’s Pizza in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, reported the growth in its third-quarter business update, highlighting continued network expansion and rising customer engagement.
The company added 84 net stores in the third quarter alone, entering 12 new cities during the period. Its expansion strategy combines deeper penetration in established markets with entry into newer cities, extending the brand’s reach beyond China’s largest urban centres. Of its 1,634 stores, 908 were in established markets and 726 in newer markets.
DPC Dash has secured its full-year 2026 target of approximately 350 net new stores through outlets already opened, under construction and contracted. The company added 235 net stores in the first half of 2026, reaching 1,550 outlets across 75 cities in mainland China by June 30.
The latest expansion builds on the company’s growth in 2025, when it added 307 net stores and entered 21 new cities, ending the year with 1,315 outlets across 60 cities in mainland China. Its network had stood at 1,008 stores across 39 cities at the end of 2024, demonstrating the pace at which the master franchisee has expanded its footprint.
DPC Dash operates under an exclusive master franchise arrangement with Domino’s Pizza, Inc. covering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. The company directly operates its store network, using a development strategy focused on expanding its geographical presence, strengthening delivery capabilities and attracting customers through digital channels and locally adapted offerings.
Customer engagement also increased alongside the store rollout. DPC Dash’s loyalty programme reached 45.2 million members as of September 30, 2026, compared with 32.9 million a year earlier. Approximately 19.9 million new customers placed their first orders through the company’s own channels and third-party platforms over the preceding 12 months.
Operating trends, however, remained mixed. Same-store transaction counts recorded positive year-on-year growth in the third quarter, while average transaction prices stabilised and posted a modest increase compared with the previous quarter. Nevertheless, same-store sales growth remained negative year on year, indicating that higher transaction volumes had yet to translate into a full recovery in comparable-store sales.
Delivery continued to support expansion in newer markets, where delivery transactions accounted for 30% of total transactions in the third quarter, up from 25% in the first half of 2026. The company is also using digital engagement, promotional campaigns and product innovation to attract consumers in China’s competitive foodservice market.
For the full year 2025, DPC Dash reported revenue of RMB5.38 billion, an increase of 24.8% year on year. Revenue from non-tier-one cities rose 43.4%, highlighting the contribution of expansion beyond major metropolitan areas.
With 319 net stores added through September and its full-year development target secured through openings and the pipeline, DPC Dash is continuing to scale Domino’s Pizza in China. Sustaining this growth will depend on balancing rapid store development with customer acquisition, transaction growth and improved comparable-store sales.
