Andrew Rennie has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of Domino’s Pizza UK & Ireland with immediate effect, as the company pivots its strategy in response to weak demand and rising costs.

The board confirmed that Chief Operations Officer Nicola Frampton will serve as interim CEO while a permanent successor is sought.

During his more than two-year tenure, Rennie prioritised repairing franchisee relations, strengthening the supply chain and accelerating the digital transformation of the business—moves credited with improving online delivery share and customer loyalty.

Nonetheless, the share price has fallen by around 47 per cent this year, indicating the underlying business remains under pressure.

The company is shifting away from its traditional pizza-only footprint.

It has rolled out a new fried-chicken sub-brand, “Chick ‘N’ Dip”, and introduced healthier pizza options to spark growth.

The board has also paused plans for a second-brand acquisition until a new CEO is in place, and postponed its December capital-markets day to reassess capital allocation following the upcoming arrival of new Finance Chief Andrew Andrea.

Observers note that Rennie’s exit follows mounting investor scrutiny and strategic tension.

One analyst described his time at the helm as a success in franchisee repair—but also pointed to weak consumer trends and a saturated UK takeaway market.

As the group transitions, the interim leadership and refreshed strategic focus will be closely watched for signs of turnaround momentum.