Domino's same-store sales beat on higher demand

Domino's Pizza Inc reported a better-than-expected rise in U.S. same-store sales for the second quarter, boosted by strong demand.

Company-owned same-store sales rose 12.5 percent for the quarter ended June 14, higher than the 11.1 percent estimate by research firm Consensus Metrix. International same-store sales increased by 6.7 percent, excluding the impact of changes in exchange rates.

According to Reuters, net income increased to $45.9 million, or 81 cents per share, from $38.5 million, or 67 cents per share, a year earlier.

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