Russell Weiner on career development
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“the biggest mistake i see people make in careers is trying to get that next x thousand dollars or that next title and i've seen many people get promoted to their last job if that makes sense. so yeah you found someone who's going to give you the manager or the vp title but you're not ready for it.”
On , Russell Weiner, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Domino's Pizza Inc, spoke about career development during How to Land That Job: Global Leaders Edition - Russell Weiner | Your Passion Will Pay Off on High Point University.
About Russell Weiner
Russell Weiner, CEO of Domino's Pizza, said on the company's Q1 2026 earnings call that the company expects its US same-store sales to be up low single digits for the year, citing a challenging start to the year and increased macro pressure. He attributed the Q1 miss to factors including low consumer sentiment, ongoing inflation, weather, and increased competition from national pizza players offering comparable deals. Weiner stated that the company is "actively optimizing our marketing calendar" and is "especially energized by the product innovation we're bringing in the second half of the year, particularly around pizza." Weiner has emphasized Domino's "profit power" as a competitive advantage, arguing that the company can offer value to consumers while still generating profit gains for franchisees. He noted that the average franchisee store profitability was approximately $166,000 in 2025, and that the franchise system is earning $740 million more in profits than it did 11 years ago. Weiner stated that he believes Domino's can double its retail sales from current levels)Skip