Domino’s slower-than-expected growth is the latest troubling sign for the QSR sector

The news: Domino’s Pizza’s US sales rose less than expected in Q4, casting a harsh spotlight on the challenge facing QSRs seeking to appeal to cash-strapped consumers.

  • US same-store sales grew 0.4%, well short of the 1.7% gain that analysts expected.
  • Revenues rose 2.9% to $1.44 billion, just shy of the $1.47 billion expected.