Domino's Pizza Closes 11 Ohio Stores Amid Franchisee Issues

Eleven Domino's Pizza locations in Ohio have abruptly ceased operations, with indications pointing to financial distress experienced by their franchisee, Anthony Satterwhite. These stores, primarily operating under the name Mile High Pizza Company LLC, are no longer listed on Domino's online store locator and are marked as permanently closed on Google. As of early Thursday, Domino's had not officially confirmed the closures, and attempts to reach both the company and the franchisee for comment were unsuccessful. Satterwhite's phone mailbox was reported to be full when Fast Company attempted to contact him. News of the store closures began circulating in local Ohio Facebook groups, with some employees publicly sharing their concerns about the development and referencing rumored financial challenges faced by the franchisee. According to Domino's most recent franchise disclosure document, issued in April, Satterwhite was the owner of up to 25 locations at the close of the previous year. The specific reasons for the current closures remain unconfirmed by the company, but the abrupt nature suggests a significant financial downturn for the franchisee. The impacted locations include stores in Mansfield, Canal Fulton, Ashland, Galion, Crestline, Akron, Barberton, Mt Gilead, and Wadsworth, Ohio. The full list of closed stores includes: 1036 Ashland Rd, Mansfield, OH 44905; 625 Lexington Ave, Mansfield, OH 44903; 359 Trimble Road, Mansfield, OH 44906; 2077 Locust St, Canal Fulton, OH 44614; 627 Claremont Ave, Ashland, OH 44805; 144 S Liberty St, Galion, OH 44833; 420 N Seltzer St, Crestline, OH 44827; 4037 S Main St, Akron, OH 44319; 1423 Wooster Rd W, Barberton, OH 44203; 28 S Main St, Mt Gilead, OH 43338; and 117 Main St, Wadsworth, OH 44281. The exact number of employees affected by these closures is currently unknown. Fast Company is continuing to monitor the situation and will update the list of closed stores as more information becomes available. The franchise disclosure document, a standard filing for franchisors, provides key financial and operational information to prospective franchisees. Its mention of Satterwhite's previous ownership of up to 25 locations highlights the scale of his operations before these recent shutdowns. The lack of official comment from Domino's Pizza, a global leader in the pizza delivery industry, suggests a sensitive situation involving franchisee relations and financial stability. The company typically maintains a network of independent franchisees who operate individual store locations, making them responsible for day-to-day management and financial performance. The fallout from a major franchisee's financial struggles can have ripple effects, impacting local employment and consumer access to the brand's products.