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ANN ARBOR, Mich. - July 19, 2002 - Elsadig Abdelmotal, of Dallas, Texas, was awarded the esteemed title of Domino's Pizza 2001 U.S. Manager of the Year.  The award was recently presented at the company's Regional Awards ceremony in Las Vegas.  

Abdelmotal set his eyes on achieving this top accolade at the 2000 awards ceremony.  After hearing Domino's Pizza Chief Executive Officer Dave Brandon's inspirational speech about  "Making it Happen," Abdelmotal knew he had the motivation and determination to make it happen for himself.  Due to Abdelmotal's leadership skills, 2001 was a record sales year for the store.  In addition to achieving a 9.34 percent sales increase, the store received the coveted ranking of five stars for operational excellence.  

Abdelmotal plays an active role in the Dallas community, as he continually meets with teachers and principals, as well as attends Parent Teacher Association (PTA) meetings.

 "Elsadig Abdelmotal's commitment, leadership and success have made an important contribution to the Domino's team," said Patrick Knotts, executive vice president, flawless execution.  "Elsadig's determination is an inspiration to his peers and we are truly thrilled to reward him with this honor."

About Domino's Pizza

Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, operates a network of 7,076 owned and franchised stores in the United States and more than 60 international markets.  Domino's is committed to leading the industry in product quality and operational excellence.