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Jacques: Add the 1980s research: store counts in the dining guides, the 30-minute guarantee, 1985 expansion

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Add the 1980s research: store counts in the dining guides, the 30-minute guarantee, 1985 expansion

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	==History==		==History==
	* September 1983: the first store, 525 University Ave., is hiring<ref name="wsj-1983-09-19-p28" />. Six more followed by 1986.		* September 1983: the first store, 525 University Ave., is hiring<ref name="wsj-1983-09-19-p28" />. Six more followed by 1986.
			* October 1984: the State Journal's dining guide lists only the University Avenue store: "Delivery within 30 minutes or it's free. Party discounts available", open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. (3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays)<ref name="wsj-1984-10-07-p256">(1984, October 7). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1984." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 256. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402306022/ 402306022].</ref>. (A 1985 Capital Times story said Domino's had opened its first Madison restaurant in 1982<ref name="ct-1985-06-22-p15">(1985, June 22). "Mama Mia! Madison's pizza craving is monstrous / A tale of two pizzas — upscale and other." ''The Capital Times''. p. 15. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/519961465/ 519961465].</ref>.)
			* May 1985: five stores, at 525, 2631 and 6234 University Ave. (Middleton), 5268 Williamsburg Way and 4602 E. Monona Dr., with 2815 E. Washington Ave. "opening soon"<ref name="wsj-1985-05-19-p45">(1985, May 19). Domino's Pizza help-wanted listing its stores: 525, 2631 and 6236 University Ave., 5268 Williamsburg, 4602 E. Monona Dr.; 'Opening soon: 2815 E. Washington'. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 45. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401418157/ 401418157].</ref>. Since "Domino's burst onto the scene with two University Avenue stores", Pizza Pit's share of home delivery had fallen from 67 percent to about 60, its marketing director said<ref name="ct-1985-06-22-p14">Egerton, B. (1985, June 22). "Madison has right stuff for making — and eating! — pizza." ''The Capital Times''. p. 14. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/519961462/ 519961462].</ref>. In the Capital Times' June 1985 "Cheese-off" Domino's crust was "rated the freshest" of three chains<ref name="ct-1985-06-22-p15" />.
			* October 1985 and 1986: six stores; "12" and 16" pizza delivered in 30 minutes or less, or your order is free"<ref name="wsj-1985-10-06-p128">(1985, October 6). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1985." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 128. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401397157/ 401397157].</ref><ref name="wsj-1986-10-05-p163">(1986, October 5). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1986." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 163. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405302387/ 405302387].</ref>.
			* October 1987: "9 Madison-area locations"<ref name="wsj-1987-10-04-p251">(1987, October 4). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1987." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 251. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402545332/ 402545332].</ref>.
			* November 1989: the Noid rides in a classic car in Madison's holiday parade<ref name="ct-1989-11-11-p38">(1989, November 11). Holiday parade lineup: 'The Noid from Domino's Pizza in a classic car' and 'Rocky Rococo character in white limousine'. ''The Capital Times''. p. 38. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520005426/ 520005426].</ref>.
	* August 1986: Domino's has seven Madison outlets and is losing about $35,000 a month here. It is third in the market with about 8 percent, behind [[Pizza Pit]] (10 outlets, about 28 percent) and [[Rocky Rococo]] (10 outlets, 18–19 percent). Founder Tom Monaghan comes to Madison for a pep rally<ref name="ct-1986-08-06-p10">Gaskill, W. (1986, August 6). "Domino's exec says No. 3 doesn't cut it." ''The Capital Times''. p. 10. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521443245/ 521443245].</ref>.		* August 1986: Domino's has seven Madison outlets and is losing about $35,000 a month here. It is third in the market with about 8 percent, behind [[Pizza Pit]] (10 outlets, about 28 percent) and [[Rocky Rococo]] (10 outlets, 18–19 percent). Founder Tom Monaghan comes to Madison for a pep rally<ref name="ct-1986-08-06-p10">Gaskill, W. (1986, August 6). "Domino's exec says No. 3 doesn't cut it." ''The Capital Times''. p. 10. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521443245/ 521443245].</ref>.
	* Early 1992: the company takes its Madison stores back from the franchisees. It had had five locations, on the east and west sides and in Middleton, and three franchisees in nine years<ref name="ct-1993-01-14-p31">(1993, January 14). "Last Domino's gets new owner." ''The Capital Times''. p. 31. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521273773/ 521273773].</ref>.		* Early 1992: the company takes its Madison stores back from the franchisees. It had had five locations, on the east and west sides and in Middleton, and three franchisees in nine years<ref name="ct-1993-01-14-p31">(1993, January 14). "Last Domino's gets new owner." ''The Capital Times''. p. 31. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521273773/ 521273773].</ref>.

Jacques: Add the 1995 Ameritech Yellow Pages listings from the newspaper and directory research recorded in the database

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Add the 1995 Ameritech Yellow Pages listings from the newspaper and directory research recorded in the database

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	* 4 of the 5 corporate-owned Domino's close in late 1992 or early 1993. The surviving store is sold to franchisee Bob Roque, who also got rights to other Madison stores<ref name="wsj-1993-01-15-p7D" />.		* 4 of the 5 corporate-owned Domino's close in late 1992 or early 1993. The surviving store is sold to franchisee Bob Roque, who also got rights to other Madison stores<ref name="wsj-1993-01-15-p7D" />.
	* In January 1993 a tax warrant named Judyan Pizza Inc., "operating as Dominos Pizza", at 5506 Williamsburg Way<ref name="ct-1993-01-21-p4">(1993, January 21). Delinquent-tax warrant against Judyan Pizza Inc., operating as Dominos Pizza, 5506 Williamsburg Way. ''The Capital Times''. p. 4. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521274365/ 521274365].</ref>.		* In January 1993 a tax warrant named Judyan Pizza Inc., "operating as Dominos Pizza", at 5506 Williamsburg Way<ref name="ct-1993-01-21-p4">(1993, January 21). Delinquent-tax warrant against Judyan Pizza Inc., operating as Dominos Pizza, 5506 Williamsburg Way. ''The Capital Times''. p. 4. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521274365/ 521274365].</ref>.
	* A 1997 dining guide still said "Domino's, Papa John's, Pizza Pit, Pizza Hut, and Rocky Rococo's all have several locations", although Domino's had none in Madison that year<ref name="wsj-1997-08-20-p103">(1997, August 20). ~~Dining~~ guide: ~~"Domino's, Papa John's,~~ Pizza ~~Pit, Pizza Hut, and Rocky Rococo's all have several locations~~". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 103. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401951861/ 401951861].</ref>.		* A 1997 dining guide still said "Domino's, Papa John's, Pizza Pit, Pizza Hut, and Rocky Rococo's all have several locations", although Domino's had none in Madison that year<ref name="wsj-1997-08-20-p103">(1997, August 20). "Answer Book restaurant guide: Pizza." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 103. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401951861/ 401951861].</ref>.

	==Locations==		==Locations==

Jacques: Add the 1995 Ameritech Yellow Pages listings from the newspaper and directory research recorded in the database

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Add the 1995 Ameritech Yellow Pages listings from the newspaper and directory research recorded in the database

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	* Late 1992: four stores close<ref name="ct-1993-01-14-p31" />.		* Late 1992: four stores close<ref name="ct-1993-01-14-p31" />.
	* January 1993: the last store, [[2631 University Avenue\|2631 University Ave.]], is franchised to a corporate employee<ref name="ct-1993-01-14-p31" /><ref name="wsj-1993-01-15-p7D">Gribble, R. A. (1993, January 15). "Restaurants undergoing changes." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 7D. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406373730/ 406373730]. Cited on an earlier version of this wiki; not re-read.</ref>.		* January 1993: the last store, [[2631 University Avenue\|2631 University Ave.]], is franchised to a corporate employee<ref name="ct-1993-01-14-p31" /><ref name="wsj-1993-01-15-p7D">Gribble, R. A. (1993, January 15). "Restaurants undergoing changes." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 7D. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406373730/ 406373730]. Cited on an earlier version of this wiki; not re-read.</ref>.
	* November 1994: the 2631 University Ave. store has closed and its phone is disconnected. Domino's is gone from Madison<ref name="wsj-1994-11-18-p23" />. (A 1996 story puts the closing in November 1995<ref name="wsj-1996-07-30-p16">Hawkins, L. (1996, July 30). "Little Caesar's closes." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 16. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398441433/ 398441433].</ref>.)		* November 1994: the 2631 University Ave. store has closed and its phone is disconnected. (The 1995 Yellow Pages, compiled earlier, still listed it at 233-0099<ref name="yp-1995-p636">(1995). Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 636: alphabetical listings Alley Oops (13 Atlas Ct.), Angelo's Pizzaria (5801 Monona Dr.), Buck's Pizza ('Pizza Is Our Only Product Since…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 636.</ref>.) Domino's is gone from Madison<ref name="wsj-1994-11-18-p23" />. (A 1996 story puts the closing in November 1995<ref name="wsj-1996-07-30-p16">Hawkins, L. (1996, July 30). "Little Caesar's closes." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 16. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398441433/ 398441433].</ref>.)
	* February 1997: "Just two years ago national giants Little Caesar's and Domino's had nearly 20 Madison and area locations between them", wrote Samara Kalk; now neither had a store here, apart from a [[Little Caesar’s\|Little Caesar's]] pizza station in a Kmart<ref name="ct-1997-02-08-p40">Kalk, S. (1997, February 8). "Papa John's finds niche." ''The Capital Times''. p. 40. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/519930305/ 519930305].</ref>.		* February 1997: "Just two years ago national giants Little Caesar's and Domino's had nearly 20 Madison and area locations between them", wrote Samara Kalk; now neither had a store here, apart from a [[Little Caesar’s\|Little Caesar's]] pizza station in a Kmart<ref name="ct-1997-02-08-p40">Kalk, S. (1997, February 8). "Papa John's finds niche." ''The Capital Times''. p. 40. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/519930305/ 519930305].</ref>.
	* April 1998: Domino's is "now opening on the SW side of Madison" at 703 S. Gammon Rd., next door to Hollywood Video<ref name="wsj-1998-04-29-p26" />. It is listed there in the October 1998 dining directory<ref name="ct-1998-10-29-p113">(1998, October 29). "Pizzerias." ''The Capital Times''. p. 113. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522544146/ 522544146].</ref> and still hiring there in February 1999<ref name="ct-1999-02-17-p24">(1999, February 17). Help-wanted advertisement, Domino's Pizza, 703 S. Gammon Rd. ''The Capital Times''. p. 24. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522565685/ 522565685].</ref>.		* April 1998: Domino's is "now opening on the SW side of Madison" at 703 S. Gammon Rd., next door to Hollywood Video<ref name="wsj-1998-04-29-p26" />. It is listed there in the October 1998 dining directory<ref name="ct-1998-10-29-p113">(1998, October 29). "Pizzerias." ''The Capital Times''. p. 113. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522544146/ 522544146].</ref> and still hiring there in February 1999<ref name="ct-1999-02-17-p24">(1999, February 17). Help-wanted advertisement, Domino's Pizza, 703 S. Gammon Rd. ''The Capital Times''. p. 24. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522565685/ 522565685].</ref>.

Jacques: Add the 2000–2004 years from the newspaper research recorded in the database; earlier text kept

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Add the 2000–2004 years from the newspaper research recorded in the database; earlier text kept

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	* April 1998: Domino's is "now opening on the SW side of Madison" at 703 S. Gammon Rd., next door to Hollywood Video<ref name="wsj-1998-04-29-p26" />. It is listed there in the October 1998 dining directory<ref name="ct-1998-10-29-p113">(1998, October 29). "Pizzerias." ''The Capital Times''. p. 113. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522544146/ 522544146].</ref> and still hiring there in February 1999<ref name="ct-1999-02-17-p24">(1999, February 17). Help-wanted advertisement, Domino's Pizza, 703 S. Gammon Rd. ''The Capital Times''. p. 24. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522565685/ 522565685].</ref>.		* April 1998: Domino's is "now opening on the SW side of Madison" at 703 S. Gammon Rd., next door to Hollywood Video<ref name="wsj-1998-04-29-p26" />. It is listed there in the October 1998 dining directory<ref name="ct-1998-10-29-p113">(1998, October 29). "Pizzerias." ''The Capital Times''. p. 113. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522544146/ 522544146].</ref> and still hiring there in February 1999<ref name="ct-1999-02-17-p24">(1999, February 17). Help-wanted advertisement, Domino's Pizza, 703 S. Gammon Rd. ''The Capital Times''. p. 24. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522565685/ 522565685].</ref>.
	* August 1999: Domino's, which "once left Madison", is back with two outlets<ref name="ct-1999-08-06-p2">Richgels, J. (1999, August 6). "Pizza Pit owner: We'll keep rolling." ''The Capital Times''. p. 2. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522655647/ 522655647].</ref>.		* August 1999: Domino's, which "once left Madison", is back with two outlets<ref name="ct-1999-08-06-p2">Richgels, J. (1999, August 6). "Pizza Pit owner: We'll keep rolling." ''The Capital Times''. p. 2. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522655647/ 522655647].</ref>.
			* May 29, 2000: workers leaving the 703 S. Gammon Rd. store at 2:15 a.m. are robbed by a man with a handgun<ref name="wsj-2000-05-30-p2">(2000, May 30). "Pizza store robbed at closing time." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 2. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407433329/ 407433329].</ref>.
			* September 2000: "Domino's Pizza is hiring drivers. Earn $12–15/hr … Call 444-9078" begins running in the classifieds<ref name="wsj-2000-09-11-p7">(2000, September 11). Help-wanted advertisements: Pizza Extreme, 605 E. Washington Ave.; Domino's drivers, 444-9078. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 7. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407340433/ 407340433].</ref>.
			* November 20, 2000: a Fitchburg store at 3050 Cahill Main is robbed, one of 15 holdups in three weeks<ref name="wsj-2000-12-13-p1">(2000, December 13). "String of robberies: 15 holdups since Nov. 18." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 1. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407005374/ 407005374].</ref>.
	* December 2006: the downtown store at 409 W. Gorham St., under manager Jeff Gresley, stays open until 3 a.m. on bar nights and sends out sign-wavers for its $4.99 Monday deal<ref name="dc-2006-12-04-pizzerias-vie">Abing, C. (2006, December 4). [https://madison.com/daily-cardinal/news/article_6d21dddf-946e-5d18-8fcb-3b8db89067cc.html "Area pizzerias vie for a slice of student appetites."] ''The Daily Cardinal''.</ref>.		* December 2006: the downtown store at 409 W. Gorham St., under manager Jeff Gresley, stays open until 3 a.m. on bar nights and sends out sign-wavers for its $4.99 Monday deal<ref name="dc-2006-12-04-pizzerias-vie">Abing, C. (2006, December 4). [https://madison.com/daily-cardinal/news/article_6d21dddf-946e-5d18-8fcb-3b8db89067cc.html "Area pizzerias vie for a slice of student appetites."] ''The Daily Cardinal''.</ref>.
	* September 26, 2009: the Gorham Street store is robbed by a man passing a note<ref name="mc-2009-09-28-dominos-gorham-note">Novak, B. (2009, September 28). [https://madison.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/article_6ee2cd4e-ac4c-11de-bc65-001cc4c002e0.html "Pizza joint held up downtown."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.		* September 26, 2009: the Gorham Street store is robbed by a man passing a note<ref name="mc-2009-09-28-dominos-gorham-note">Novak, B. (2009, September 28). [https://madison.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/article_6ee2cd4e-ac4c-11de-bc65-001cc4c002e0.html "Pizza joint held up downtown."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.
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	* 2948 Fish Hatchery Rd. <ref>(1986, February 4). "Classifieds". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p25.</ref>. (6th)		* 2948 Fish Hatchery Rd. <ref>(1986, February 4). "Classifieds". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p25.</ref>. (6th)
	* 6234 University Ave. <ref>(1986, August 21). "Classifieds". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p33.</ref>. (7th?)		* 6234 University Ave. <ref>(1986, August 21). "Classifieds". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p33.</ref>. (7th?)
	* 703 S. Gammon Rd. (April 1998<ref name="wsj-1998-04-29-p26" />; the return to Madison)		* 703 S. Gammon Rd. (April 1998<ref name="wsj-1998-04-29-p26" />; the return to Madison; robbed May 2000<ref name="wsj-2000-05-30-p2" />)
			* 3050 Cahill Main, Fitchburg (2000)<ref name="wsj-2000-12-13-p1" />

	==See also==		==See also==

Jacques: Add the 2005–2009 years from the newspaper research recorded in the database; earlier text kept

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	* April 1998: Domino's is "now opening on the SW side of Madison" at 703 S. Gammon Rd., next door to Hollywood Video<ref name="wsj-1998-04-29-p26" />. It is listed there in the October 1998 dining directory<ref name="ct-1998-10-29-p113">(1998, October 29). "Pizzerias." ''The Capital Times''. p. 113. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522544146/ 522544146].</ref> and still hiring there in February 1999<ref name="ct-1999-02-17-p24">(1999, February 17). Help-wanted advertisement, Domino's Pizza, 703 S. Gammon Rd. ''The Capital Times''. p. 24. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522565685/ 522565685].</ref>.		* April 1998: Domino's is "now opening on the SW side of Madison" at 703 S. Gammon Rd., next door to Hollywood Video<ref name="wsj-1998-04-29-p26" />. It is listed there in the October 1998 dining directory<ref name="ct-1998-10-29-p113">(1998, October 29). "Pizzerias." ''The Capital Times''. p. 113. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522544146/ 522544146].</ref> and still hiring there in February 1999<ref name="ct-1999-02-17-p24">(1999, February 17). Help-wanted advertisement, Domino's Pizza, 703 S. Gammon Rd. ''The Capital Times''. p. 24. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522565685/ 522565685].</ref>.
	* August 1999: Domino's, which "once left Madison", is back with two outlets<ref name="ct-1999-08-06-p2">Richgels, J. (1999, August 6). "Pizza Pit owner: We'll keep rolling." ''The Capital Times''. p. 2. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522655647/ 522655647].</ref>.		* August 1999: Domino's, which "once left Madison", is back with two outlets<ref name="ct-1999-08-06-p2">Richgels, J. (1999, August 6). "Pizza Pit owner: We'll keep rolling." ''The Capital Times''. p. 2. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522655647/ 522655647].</ref>.
			* December 2006: the downtown store at 409 W. Gorham St., under manager Jeff Gresley, stays open until 3 a.m. on bar nights and sends out sign-wavers for its $4.99 Monday deal<ref name="dc-2006-12-04-pizzerias-vie">Abing, C. (2006, December 4). [https://madison.com/daily-cardinal/news/article_6d21dddf-946e-5d18-8fcb-3b8db89067cc.html "Area pizzerias vie for a slice of student appetites."] ''The Daily Cardinal''.</ref>.
			* September 26, 2009: the Gorham Street store is robbed by a man passing a note<ref name="mc-2009-09-28-dominos-gorham-note">Novak, B. (2009, September 28). [https://madison.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/article_6ee2cd4e-ac4c-11de-bc65-001cc4c002e0.html "Pizza joint held up downtown."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
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	==Locations==		==Locations==
	* 2810 E Washington Ave.		* 2810 E Washington Ave.
	* 409 W Gorham St.		* 409 W Gorham St. (by December 2006<ref name="dc-2006-12-04-pizzerias-vie" />)
	* 737 S Gammon Rd.		* 737 S Gammon Rd.
	* 6915 University Ave.		* 6915 University Ave.

Jacques: Site renamed from Pizzapedia to Madison Pizza Wiki

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	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[Item:Q626\|Domino's Pizza in the ~~Pizzapedia~~ database]]		* [[Item:Q626\|Domino's Pizza in the Madison Pizza Wiki database]]

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	<references />		<references />

Jacques: Add the history of Domino's in Madison (arrival 1983, departure 1994, return 1998) from the newspaper research; correct the 1986 "No. 3" citation, which is a Capital Times story; earlier text kept

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	'''Domino's Pizza''' is a national pizza chain, originally from Michigan. It arrived in Madison perhaps in the early/mid 1980s.		'''Domino's Pizza''' is a national pizza chain, originally from Michigan. It arrived in Madison perhaps in the early/mid 1980s. Its first Madison store was hiring in September 1983 at [[525 University Avenue\|525 University Ave.]]<ref name="wsj-1983-09-19-p28">(1983, September 19). Classified advertisement, Domino's Pizza, 525 University Ave. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 28. Cited on an earlier version of this wiki; not re-read.</ref> The chain left Madison in 1994 and came back in 1998<ref name="wsj-1994-11-18-p23">(1994, November 18). Domino's at 2631 University Ave. has closed; phone disconnected. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 23. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406431558/ 406431558].</ref><ref name="wsj-1998-04-29-p26">(1998, April 29). Help-wanted advertisement: Domino's Pizza "now opening on the SW side of Madison", 703 S. Gammon Rd. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 26. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404524068/ 404524068].</ref>.

			==History==
			* September 1983: the first store, 525 University Ave., is hiring<ref name="wsj-1983-09-19-p28" />. Six more followed by 1986.
			* August 1986: Domino's has seven Madison outlets and is losing about $35,000 a month here. It is third in the market with about 8 percent, behind [[Pizza Pit]] (10 outlets, about 28 percent) and [[Rocky Rococo]] (10 outlets, 18–19 percent). Founder Tom Monaghan comes to Madison for a pep rally<ref name="ct-1986-08-06-p10">Gaskill, W. (1986, August 6). "Domino's exec says No. 3 doesn't cut it." ''The Capital Times''. p. 10. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521443245/ 521443245].</ref>.
			* Early 1992: the company takes its Madison stores back from the franchisees. It had had five locations, on the east and west sides and in Middleton, and three franchisees in nine years<ref name="ct-1993-01-14-p31">(1993, January 14). "Last Domino's gets new owner." ''The Capital Times''. p. 31. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521273773/ 521273773].</ref>.
			* Late 1992: four stores close<ref name="ct-1993-01-14-p31" />.
			* January 1993: the last store, [[2631 University Avenue\|2631 University Ave.]], is franchised to a corporate employee<ref name="ct-1993-01-14-p31" /><ref name="wsj-1993-01-15-p7D">Gribble, R. A. (1993, January 15). "Restaurants undergoing changes." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 7D. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406373730/ 406373730]. Cited on an earlier version of this wiki; not re-read.</ref>.
			* November 1994: the 2631 University Ave. store has closed and its phone is disconnected. Domino's is gone from Madison<ref name="wsj-1994-11-18-p23" />. (A 1996 story puts the closing in November 1995<ref name="wsj-1996-07-30-p16">Hawkins, L. (1996, July 30). "Little Caesar's closes." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 16. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398441433/ 398441433].</ref>.)
			* February 1997: "Just two years ago national giants Little Caesar's and Domino's had nearly 20 Madison and area locations between them", wrote Samara Kalk; now neither had a store here, apart from a [[Little Caesar’s\|Little Caesar's]] pizza station in a Kmart<ref name="ct-1997-02-08-p40">Kalk, S. (1997, February 8). "Papa John's finds niche." ''The Capital Times''. p. 40. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/519930305/ 519930305].</ref>.
			* April 1998: Domino's is "now opening on the SW side of Madison" at 703 S. Gammon Rd., next door to Hollywood Video<ref name="wsj-1998-04-29-p26" />. It is listed there in the October 1998 dining directory<ref name="ct-1998-10-29-p113">(1998, October 29). "Pizzerias." ''The Capital Times''. p. 113. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522544146/ 522544146].</ref> and still hiring there in February 1999<ref name="ct-1999-02-17-p24">(1999, February 17). Help-wanted advertisement, Domino's Pizza, 703 S. Gammon Rd. ''The Capital Times''. p. 24. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522565685/ 522565685].</ref>.
			* August 1999: Domino's, which "once left Madison", is back with two outlets<ref name="ct-1999-08-06-p2">Richgels, J. (1999, August 6). "Pizza Pit owner: We'll keep rolling." ''The Capital Times''. p. 2. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522655647/ 522655647].</ref>.

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
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	* Delivery driver's car was the target of perpetrators throwing a heavy iron grate<ref>(1985, Jan 18). "Iron grate thrown at pizza man's car". ''The Capital Times''. p20.</ref>.		* Delivery driver's car was the target of perpetrators throwing a heavy iron grate<ref>(1985, Jan 18). "Iron grate thrown at pizza man's car". ''The Capital Times''. p20.</ref>.
	* Robbed in 1986<ref>(1986, May 21). "Gunman robs east-side eatery". ''The Capital Times''.</ref>, 1987<ref>(1987, November 10). "Monona man charged in restaurant robbery". ''The Capital Times''. p24.</ref>, 1991<ref>(1991, January 5). "News In Brief". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p2D.</ref>, 1992<ref>(1992, November 19). "University Avenue pizza store robbed." ''The Capital Times''.</ref>.		* Robbed in 1986<ref>(1986, May 21). "Gunman robs east-side eatery". ''The Capital Times''.</ref>, 1987<ref>(1987, November 10). "Monona man charged in restaurant robbery". ''The Capital Times''. p24.</ref>, 1991<ref>(1991, January 5). "News In Brief". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p2D.</ref>, 1992<ref>(1992, November 19). "University Avenue pizza store robbed." ''The Capital Times''.</ref>.
	* Was #1 pizza chain world-wide in 1986, but only #3 in Madison at the time<ref name="~~dominos_third">Gaskell, W. (~~1986~~, August 6).~~ "~~Domino's exec says No. 3 doesn't cut it." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p10.<~~/~~ref~~>.		* Was #1 pizza chain world-wide in 1986, but only #3 in Madison at the time<ref name="ct-1986-08-06-p10" />.
	* [[Pizza Pit]] founder Terry Voice started in the industry as a driver for Domino's<ref name="~~dominos_third~~"></~~ref~~>.		* [[Pizza Pit]] founder Terry Voice started in the industry as a driver for Domino's<ref name="ct-1986-08-06-p10" />.
	* Manager Frank Hansen, of the West Campus location (2631 University Ave), won a Ford Festiva for increasing sales nearly 100% over a six month period<ref>(1989, June 5) "Money: Changes". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p6B.</ref>.		* Manager Frank Hansen, of the West Campus location (2631 University Ave), won a Ford Festiva for increasing sales nearly 100% over a six month period<ref>(1989, June 5) "Money: Changes". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p6B.</ref>.
	* Madison residents Jerry and Theresa Dolphin sued Domino's over the 30 minute delivery guarantee causing dangerous driving<ref>(1989, June 22). "Promise. of Domino's Pizza cooks up lawsuit claims." ''The Capital Times''. p35.</ref><ref>Brickson, B. (1989, June 22). "Pell-mell pizza". ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.		* Madison residents Jerry and Theresa Dolphin sued Domino's over the 30 minute delivery guarantee causing dangerous driving<ref>(1989, June 22). "Promise. of Domino's Pizza cooks up lawsuit claims." ''The Capital Times''. p35.</ref><ref>Brickson, B. (1989, June 22). "Pell-mell pizza". ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.
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	* Domino's founder considers an employee stock ownership plan<ref>(1989, December 9). "Domino's Pizza to study worker stock ownership plan." ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.		* Domino's founder considers an employee stock ownership plan<ref>(1989, December 9). "Domino's Pizza to study worker stock ownership plan." ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.
	* 525 University Ave. store was in the former location of the American Ice Cream Company<ref>(1991, December 20). "Death notices (Arnold E. Baumann)". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p11C.</ref>.		* 525 University Ave. store was in the former location of the American Ice Cream Company<ref>(1991, December 20). "Death notices (Arnold E. Baumann)". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p11C.</ref>.
	* 4 of the 5 corporate-owned Domino's close in late 1992 or early 1993. The surviving store is sold to franchisee Bob Roque, who also got rights to other Madison stores<ref>~~Gribble~~, ~~RA.~~ (1993, January 15). "~~Restaurants undergoing changes~~." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. ~~p7D~~.</ref>.		* 4 of the 5 corporate-owned Domino's close in late 1992 or early 1993. The surviving store is sold to franchisee Bob Roque, who also got rights to other Madison stores<ref name="wsj-1993-01-15-p7D" />.
			* In January 1993 a tax warrant named Judyan Pizza Inc., "operating as Dominos Pizza", at 5506 Williamsburg Way<ref name="ct-1993-01-21-p4">(1993, January 21). Delinquent-tax warrant against Judyan Pizza Inc., operating as Dominos Pizza, 5506 Williamsburg Way. ''The Capital Times''. p. 4. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521274365/ 521274365].</ref>.
			* A 1997 dining guide still said "Domino's, Papa John's, Pizza Pit, Pizza Hut, and Rocky Rococo's all have several locations", although Domino's had none in Madison that year<ref name="wsj-1997-08-20-p103">(1997, August 20). Dining guide: "Domino's, Papa John's, Pizza Pit, Pizza Hut, and Rocky Rococo's all have several locations". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 103. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401951861/ 401951861].</ref>.

	==Locations==		==Locations==
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	==Former Locations==		==Former Locations==
	* [[525 University Avenue\|525 University Ave.]]<ref>(1983, September 19). "Classifieds". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p28.</ref> (1st)		* [[525 University Avenue\|525 University Ave.]]<ref>(1983, September 19). "Classifieds". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p28.</ref> (1st)
	* [[2631 University Avenue\|2631 University Ave.]] <ref>(1984, May 9). "Classifieds". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p35.</ref> (2nd)		* [[2631 University Avenue\|2631 University Ave.]] <ref>(1984, May 9). "Classifieds". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p35.</ref> (2nd; closed by November 1994<ref name="wsj-1994-11-18-p23" />)
	* 5268 Williamsburg Way.<ref>(1985, January 29). "Classifieds". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p29.</ref> (4th)		* 5268 Williamsburg Way.<ref>(1985, January 29). "Classifieds". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p29.</ref> (4th)
	* 2815 E Washington Ave.<ref name="class_may_85">(1985, May 14). "Classifieds". ''The Capital Times''. p22.</ref> (3rd)		* 2815 E Washington Ave.<ref name="class_may_85">(1985, May 14). "Classifieds". ''The Capital Times''. p22.</ref> (3rd)
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	* 2948 Fish Hatchery Rd. <ref>(1986, February 4). "Classifieds". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p25.</ref>. (6th)		* 2948 Fish Hatchery Rd. <ref>(1986, February 4). "Classifieds". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p25.</ref>. (6th)
	* 6234 University Ave. <ref>(1986, August 21). "Classifieds". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p33.</ref>. (7th?)		* 6234 University Ave. <ref>(1986, August 21). "Classifieds". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p33.</ref>. (7th?)
			* 703 S. Gammon Rd. (April 1998<ref name="wsj-1998-04-29-p26" />; the return to Madison)

			==See also==
			* [[Item:Q626\|Domino's Pizza in the Pizzapedia database]]

	==Notes==		==Notes==
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	* Noted for being a Pizza chain using imitation cheese in the 1970s <ref>Chester, G. (1977, July 19). "'Golana' Threatens Cheese Industry". ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.		* Noted for being a Pizza chain using imitation cheese in the 1970s, though it’s unlikely this persisted for a very long period<ref>Chester, G. (1977, July 19). "'Golana' Threatens Cheese Industry". ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.
	* Delivery driver's car was the target of perpetrators throwing a heavy iron grate<ref>(1985, Jan 18). "Iron grate thrown at pizza man's car". ''The Capital Times''. p20.</ref>.		* Delivery driver's car was the target of perpetrators throwing a heavy iron grate<ref>(1985, Jan 18). "Iron grate thrown at pizza man's car". ''The Capital Times''. p20.</ref>.
	* Robbed in 1986<ref>(1986, May 21). "Gunman robs east-side eatery". ''The Capital Times''.</ref>, 1987<ref>(1987, November 10). "Monona man charged in restaurant robbery". ''The Capital Times''. p24.</ref>, 1991<ref>(1991, January 5). "News In Brief". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p2D.</ref>, 1992<ref>(1992, November 19). "University Avenue pizza store robbed." ''The Capital Times''.</ref>.		* Robbed in 1986<ref>(1986, May 21). "Gunman robs east-side eatery". ''The Capital Times''.</ref>, 1987<ref>(1987, November 10). "Monona man charged in restaurant robbery". ''The Capital Times''. p24.</ref>, 1991<ref>(1991, January 5). "News In Brief". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p2D.</ref>, 1992<ref>(1992, November 19). "University Avenue pizza store robbed." ''The Capital Times''.</ref>.

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	* Madison residents Jerry and Theresa Dolphin sued Domino's over the 30 minute delivery guarantee causing dangerous driving<ref>(1989, June 22). "Promise. of Domino's Pizza cooks up lawsuit claims." ''The Capital Times''. p35.</ref><ref>Brickson, B. (1989, June 22). "Pell-mell pizza". ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.		* Madison residents Jerry and Theresa Dolphin sued Domino's over the 30 minute delivery guarantee causing dangerous driving<ref>(1989, June 22). "Promise. of Domino's Pizza cooks up lawsuit claims." ''The Capital Times''. p35.</ref><ref>Brickson, B. (1989, June 22). "Pell-mell pizza". ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.
	* Was among nine pizza parlors participating in the "College Pizza Challenge" at the private dormitory The Langdon at the beginning of Fall semester in 1989 <ref>Nepper, M. (1989, August 30). "Party puts on primo pizza pizazz". ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.		* Was among nine pizza parlors participating in the "College Pizza Challenge" at the private dormitory The Langdon at the beginning of Fall semester in 1989 <ref>Nepper, M. (1989, August 30). "Party puts on primo pizza pizazz". ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.
	* [[w:The_Noid\|The Noid]] participated in the Holiday Parade in 1989<ref>(1989, November 11). "It's Holiday Parade Time". ''The Capital Times''. p35.</ref>.		* [[wikipedia:The_Noid\|The Noid]] participated in the Holiday Parade in 1989<ref>(1989, November 11). "It's Holiday Parade Time". ''The Capital Times''. p35.</ref>.
	* Domino's founder considers an employee stock ownership plan<ref>(1989, December 9). "Domino's Pizza to study worker stock ownership plan." ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.		* Domino's founder considers an employee stock ownership plan<ref>(1989, December 9). "Domino's Pizza to study worker stock ownership plan." ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.
	* 525 University Ave. store was in the former location of the American Ice Cream Company<ref>(1991, December 20). "Death notices (Arnold E. Baumann)". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p11C.</ref>.		* 525 University Ave. store was in the former location of the American Ice Cream Company<ref>(1991, December 20). "Death notices (Arnold E. Baumann)". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p11C.</ref>.

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	* Madison residents Jerry and Theresa Dolphin sued Domino's over the 30 minute delivery guarantee causing dangerous driving<ref>(1989, June 22). "Promise. of Domino's Pizza cooks up lawsuit claims." ''The Capital Times''. p35.</ref><ref>Brickson, B. (1989, June 22). "Pell-mell pizza". ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.		* Madison residents Jerry and Theresa Dolphin sued Domino's over the 30 minute delivery guarantee causing dangerous driving<ref>(1989, June 22). "Promise. of Domino's Pizza cooks up lawsuit claims." ''The Capital Times''. p35.</ref><ref>Brickson, B. (1989, June 22). "Pell-mell pizza". ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.
	* Was among nine pizza parlors participating in the "College Pizza Challenge" at the private dormitory The Langdon at the beginning of Fall semester in 1989 <ref>Nepper, M. (1989, August 30). "Party puts on primo pizza pizazz". ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.		* Was among nine pizza parlors participating in the "College Pizza Challenge" at the private dormitory The Langdon at the beginning of Fall semester in 1989 <ref>Nepper, M. (1989, August 30). "Party puts on primo pizza pizazz". ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.
	* [[~~wiki~~:The_Noid\|The Noid]] participated in the Holiday Parade in 1989<ref>(1989, November 11). "It's Holiday Parade Time". ''The Capital Times''. p35.</ref>.		* [[w:The_Noid\|The Noid]] participated in the Holiday Parade in 1989<ref>(1989, November 11). "It's Holiday Parade Time". ''The Capital Times''. p35.</ref>.
	* Domino's founder considers an employee stock ownership plan<ref>(1989, December 9). "Domino's Pizza to study worker stock ownership plan." ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.		* Domino's founder considers an employee stock ownership plan<ref>(1989, December 9). "Domino's Pizza to study worker stock ownership plan." ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.
	* 525 University Ave. store was in the former location of the American Ice Cream Company<ref>(1991, December 20). "Death notices (Arnold E. Baumann)". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p11C.</ref>.		* 525 University Ave. store was in the former location of the American Ice Cream Company<ref>(1991, December 20). "Death notices (Arnold E. Baumann)". ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p11C.</ref>.