Dodo Pizza is an international pizza chain founded in Russia in 2011 that focuses on franchising. As of August 2016, it had 113 stores across 9 countries generating $2.7 billion in annual sales, up 57% year-over-year. It aims to have over 170 stores globally by end of 2016 and over 400 by end of 2017. Dodo Pizza utilizes an asset-light business model and proprietary cloud-based IT platform to support its franchisees. It has experienced strong growth and expects continued expansion internationally and in Russia.
Dodo Pizza at a Glance.
1. One of the fastest-growing QSR chains globally
2. Modern innovative concept with healthy unit economics
3. Best-in-class proprietary IT platform
4. Passionate community driven by radically transparent culture
Dodo Pizza was founded in 2011 in Syktyvkar, Russia and has since expanded to 9 countries with over 101 locations. They have experienced rapid growth, starting with 1 store in 2011 and growing to 101 stores by May 2016. Dodo Pizza attributes their success to their IT system and transparency, with a web-based information system and use of technology like tablets and mobile devices to increase efficiency and transparency in their pizza delivery business.