Politics was exchanged for pizza when a local MP tried his hand at dough throwing.
David Davies was invited by Domino’s Pizza to visit its Chepstow store on Bulwark Road for a behind-the-scenes tour. He discovered how the perfect pizza is crafted and even had the opportunity to make his own.
The Monmouth MP and Secretary of State for Wales met franchise partner Shayban Al-Ibrahim and in-store team members, including Elliott Wilsmore, who shared their experiences of working at Domino’s.
“It was fantastic to hear from Elliott how he values working for a business that is not only fast-paced but also fast-growing,” said Mr Davies.
“He joined Domino’s in 2013 as a delivery driver and made his way through the ranks, being promoted from shift manager, to store manager, to area manager, before leading brand standards and becoming the franchise’s operations manager in January this year.
“I also had a great chat with the team about some of the piping hot issues facing the industry, such as the proposed Deposit Return Scheme, and the contribution Domino’s is making to the local area.
“My thanks to Shay and his team for such a warm welcome and for letting me have a go at making a pizza, which is harder than it looks!”
As well as delivering delicious pizza, Domino’s is passionate about ‘Delivering a Better Future’ through ‘Food People Love’. As part of this, Domino’s plays an active role in the local communities it serves and is always seeking ways to create a positive impact locally.
Within Chepstow, the local store provides free pizza to a number of charity events.
Franchise partner Mr Al-Ibrahim is an experienced entrepreneur who opened his first Domino’s store in 2001. He now runs 41 stores across Wales and the West of England.
“We loved the opportunity to share the fantastic work the team at the Chepstow store do, in not only making and delivering our delicious, handcrafted pizzas, but also our work with the local community,” said Mr Al-Ibrahim.
“We appreciate the Welsh Secretary taking the time to visit and we hope he got a craving for Domino’s Pizza!”