Owner of Domino's and Spoleto projects 17% advance

UNA (Bahia)-the Wheat Group, owner of the Domino's Pizza brands, Spoleto and Koni, designs grow 17 percent this year, in nominal terms and considering the openings. On the basis of ' same ' shops, which analyzes only the units open more than a year, the growth must also be above the two digits, driven mainly by the performance of Domino's.
"This year will follow positive for the Group and we're going to grow up to two digits. Already considering the gaps, should grow around 17% in revenues, "said the DCI Group CEO, Antonio Maurice, during Brazilian Franchising Association Convention (ABF). On the basis of ' same ' stores, the Executive said the company grew 15% last year, and will follow in pursuit of a double-digit growth this year.
According to him, the main focus of expansion of the holding is the network of pizzerias, acquired in 2004. Today there are 200 units and the goal, according to him, is to reach 800 operations of the traditional model of street in the long run. "We see a big potential of expansion in the Country," he said.
In terms of region, the focus for the openings, he said, has been the State of São Paulo in Brazil. "The main objective for a brand you want to be national passes through win Sao Paulo. This year we should close with 60 stores in the region, "he says. /* The reporter traveled to the island of Comandatuba, invited by ABF