LONDON, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Domino's Pizza store manager, Andrew Cook, who works at the Briton Ferry store located on Neath Road, has scooped the prestigious title of Manager of the Year at Domino's annual awards ceremony that took place recently at the Echo Arena in Liverpool.

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He beat off competition from Domino's stores across the UK, Ireland and Germany to take this title. Andrew was given the award for his passion and dedication as store manager - a role he has held with Domino's since 2008. During this time, Andrew has continually delivered outstanding customer service and high standards.

Andrew continues to prove his worth within Domino's with his passionate and motivational approach. He is well known in the local schools for his involvement in their assemblies, competitions and for providing school tours. He has sponsored the local children's football team - initially with his own money - because he wants to help to make a difference to the community. He and his team are normally first in the queue to donate blood.

Andrew Cook said: "I am completely overwhelmed to be given this award. I really didn't expect to win - I just go to work every day and do my job the best way I can. I love what I do and I'm passionate about delivering great tasting pizza as well as making sure that my store plays its part in supporting the community in which we are based.  I'm very fortunate to have great franchisees behind me and a brilliant team in the store to enable me to do this and I'm very excited to see what the future holds."

Dariusz Joachimiak, franchisee of the Briton Ferry store said: "We're absolutely delighted Andrew has won this award. He is a fantastic team player, a strong and passionate manager and an excellent ambassador for Domino's. He has always been a winner in our eyes and we are thrilled to see that his hard work has been recognised."  

Domino's Pizza's annual awards recognise the franchisees and in-store teams from the company's 810 stores in the UK, Ireland and Germany.

Notes to Editors:

Domino's Pizza Group plc is the leading player in the fast-growing pizza delivery market and holds the exclusive master franchise to own, operate and franchise Domino's Pizza stores in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. The first UK store opened in Luton in 1985 and the first Irish store opened in 1991. In April 2011, the Group acquired a majority stake in the exclusive master franchise to own, operate and franchise Domino's Pizza stores in Germany. In September 2012, the Group acquired the master franchise for Switzerland, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein and an option to acquire the Master Franchise Agreement in Austria prior to the end of 2014.

As at 31 March 2013, there were 810 stores in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Germany and Switzerland. Of these, 626 stores are in England, 51 are in Scotland, 32 are in Wales, 20 are in Northern Ireland, one is on the Isle of Man, two are mobile units, 48 are in the Republic of Ireland, 20 are in Germany and 10 are in Switzerland.

Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza is one of the world's leading pizza delivery brands. Through its primarily franchised system, Domino's Pizza operates a global network of more than 10,000 Domino's Pizza stores in 75 international markets. Domino's Pizza has a singular focus - the home delivery of pizza, freshly made to order with high quality ingredients.

Customers in the UK can order online at http://www.dominos.co.uk/, in the Republic of Ireland at http://www.dominos.ie, in Germany at http://www.dominos.de and in Switzerland at http://www.dominos.ch. In addition, mobile customers can order by downloading Domino's free iPhone, iPad and Android apps.

For more information, please contact:
Danny Bowles
The Domino's Pizza Press Office
Domino's Pizza Group Ltd
Tel: +44(0)1908-580-654
E: Danny.bowles@dominos.co.uk

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SOURCE Domino’s Pizza