The first Domino’s Pizza outlet will be opened in Berlin, with other stores planned to open across the country as part of the company’s franchise system.

Domino’s Pizza currently boasts 9,000 franchises in more than 600 countries across the world. Germany was chosen by Domino’s as the next country to expand to as there is a growing market for pizza delivery services.

A Domino’s Pizza spokesperson said Germany was the ideal choice of location for the next stage of the company’s expansion plans because it has a “large customer base that values convenience and quality.” Germany also boasts the largest food market in Europe, making it a very attractive option for companies such as Domino’s.

Domino’s Pizza is continuing to expand across the UK with plans to open more outlets here before the end of the year. This month the pizza giant also celebrated its 25^th anniversary in Japan. Domino’s offered a part-time job with a rate of pay of $30,000 for an hour’s work as part of the anniversary celebrations in Japan.

Stavros Flatley helped open the 600th Dominos store

Pizza delivery expert, Domino’s Pizza has officially opened its 600th store. Located in High Holborn, the 600th store is a significant milestone in Domino’s ongoing expansion plans.

The store was officially opened on Thursday [December 10, 2009] by Chris Moore, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Domino’s Pizza UK & Ireland. Entertainment was provided by Britain’s Got Talent dance sensation Stavros Flatley, who performed in front of the crowd of pizza fans and shoppers gathered outside the store. London Town Crier, Peter Moore, was also on hand to announce the news, plus stilt walkers and magicians took to the streets with company mascot Danny Domino to hand out free pizza.

Chris Moore, CEO of Domino’s Pizza, said: “I am absolutely delighted to open our 600th store, which is a testament to the hard work, dedication and pure passion for great pizza of all our franchisees and their in-store teams. The 600th store is not only fantastic news for us, but it’s also brilliant for pizza lovers in the Capital – now they can be sure they’re never too far from a Pepperoni Passion!”

The new store is located at 166 High Holborn, London WC1V 6TT.