ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Domino's
Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world
based on global retail sales, knows a thing or two about pizza
delivery, including the fact that cars aren't always the most
efficient way to get hot, delicious pizzas to hungry customers. A
bike is often a better solution to traffic congestion and parking
challenges. Domino's stores across the nation will soon have the
option to use custom e-bikes for pizza delivery through a
partnership with Rad Power® Bikes – North America's largest e-bike brand.
"Domino's tested e-bikes in a number of corporate-owned stores
across Houston, Miami and New
York earlier this year, and those stores saw improvements in
overall delivery and service," said Tom
Curtis, Domino's executive vice president of corporate
operations. "They also experienced labor benefits, as the stores
were able to hire from a wider pool of candidates, including those
who might not have a car or driver's license. Plus, stores that
were already delivering with traditional bikes saw improved team
member satisfaction with e-bikes."
The e-bikes proved so popular in testing that Domino's will
utilize hundreds of them across corporate-owned stores throughout
Miami, Salt Lake City, Baltimore and Houston later this year.
The e-bikes, which have small integrated motors to assist with
pedaling, can run for 25 to 40 miles depending on the user, before
needing a recharge. Domino's custom e-bikes include front and
rear insulated soft-sided cargo areas, which can hold Domino's
Heatwave bags, drinks, sides, and dipping cups. One e-bike can hold
up to 12 large pizzas. The bikes are equipped with lights in the
front and back, reflective materials for driver safety, and have a
top assisted speed of 20 mph.
Pizza delivery by bicycle, including e-bikes, is not uncommon in
Domino's markets around the world. The
United States is one of the few global markets where
delivery by car dominates. However, in many large cities in the
U.S., bike deliveries lead the way, including in New York and Seattle.
"E-bikes make a huge difference in my stores," said Greg Keller, Seattle Domino's franchisee. "While
delivery on a traditional bike solved many of our traffic and
parking issues, the hills in Seattle were tough on even our best cyclists.
E-bikes were a game-changer for us, and we've been delivering with
them for three years now. We have been able to save money, provide
better service, increase hiring and maintain a happy
workforce."
About Domino's Pizza®
Founded in 1960,
Domino's Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world based on
retail sales, with a significant business in both delivery and
carryout pizza. It ranks among the world's top public restaurant
brands with a global enterprise of more than 16,300 stores in over
85 markets. Domino's had global retail sales of over $13.5 billion in 2018, with nearly $6.6 billion in the U.S. and more than
$6.9 billion internationally. In the
second quarter of 2019, Domino's had global retail sales of over
$3.2 billion, with over $1.6 billion in the U.S. and over $1.6 billion internationally. Its system is
comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for 98% of
Domino's stores as of the second quarter of 2019. Emphasis on
technology innovation helped Domino's achieve more than half of all
global retail sales in 2018 from digital channels. In the U.S.,
Domino's generates over 65% of sales via digital channels and has
developed several innovative ordering platforms, including Google
Home, Facebook Messenger, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo and Twitter – as
well as Domino's Hotspots®, an ordering platform
featuring over 200,000 unique, non-traditional delivery locations.
In late 2017, Domino's began an industry-first test of self-driving
vehicle delivery, and in June 2019
announced a partnership with Nuro, furthering its exploration and
testing of autonomous pizza delivery.
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About Rad Power® Bikes
Rad Power Bikes is the largest ebike brand in North America. Founded in 2007, the global
consumer direct company boasts a full lineup of affordable e-bikes
and accessories that are changing the way people and goods move.
The company designs all of its products in-house at its
Seattle headquarters and operates
international offices in Vancouver,
British Columbia, and Utrecht, the
Netherlands. The team of passionate ebike enthusiasts,
product designers, and entrepreneurs create e-bikes that are built
for everything and priced for everyone. Learn more at
RadPowerBikes.com.
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