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Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration suspended licenses of four Domino’s outlets after inspectors found grease residue and insect infestations, and suspended one Pizza Hut outlet for missing expiry dates, according to a Reuters note. The crackdown follows recent federal regulator actions. Jubilant FoodWorks and Sapphire Foods did not comment; Domino’s Pizza Inc. and Yum Brands did not respond.

Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration suspended licenses for four Domino’s outlets after reports of grease residue and insect infestations, and suspended one Pizza Hut store for products lacking expiry dates, according to a Reuters-shared FDA note. Jubilant FoodWorks and Sapphire Foods did not comment. Regulators have also increased hygiene and labeling enforcement in India.

Maharashtra FDA suspended food business licences of four Domino’s Pizza outlets after inspections found alleged non-compliance with food safety norms. Three outlets in Mumbai and one in Satara were operated by Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. The FDA said the wider drive covered 104 chain restaurants, issuing improvement notices and suspending five licences.

India’s FDA in Maharashtra inspected 104 outlets on Aug 11 and suspended licences for multiple locations over hygiene and food-handling violations. Domino’s outlets in Mumbai (Vile Parle West, Borivali West, Ghatkopar West) had licences suspended, and a Domino’s outlet near Karad faced action. Pizza Hut outlets operated by Sapphire Foods in Karad and Akola were also suspended, with issues including cross-contact controls and seized mislabeled paneer.

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration suspended FSSAI licences of five restaurant outlets after Aug 11 inspections found food safety and hygiene violations, including pest infestation, inadequate temperature control and handling lapses. Four suspended outlets are Domino’s Pizza restaurants operated by Jubilant FoodWorks, and one is Pizza Hut operated by Sapphire Foods. The FDA also seized frozen paneer and expired dough balls, and issued closures and improvement notices.

Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration suspended licences of four Domino’s Pizza outlets after inspections (July 10 to Aug 11, 2026) found food safety and hygiene violations, including storage, pest control, temperature monitoring, cleaning, testing and records. Three outlets are in Mumbai and one in Karad. The FDA also suspended a Sapphire Foods India Ltd outlet (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell) in Karad.

Domino’s announced it will debut “Domino,” a Detroit-style rectangular personal pizza, sold via its Mix and Match Deal at $6.99 per item. The company also promoted app and website ordering with a $5-off coupon through Aug. 30, and cited recent brand and digital changes. Domino’s said U.S. sales rose 5.1% (Apr-Jun) and 2.8% (Jan-Mar).

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration suspended food safety licences for four Domino’s Pizza outlets, three in Mumbai, citing hygiene and sanitation violations found in surprise inspections, according to regulatory officials. The outlets must stop food prep and delivery until deficiencies are corrected and verified via follow-up inspections. Compliance reports may be submitted before re-inspection.

U.S. fast-food chains including McDonald's found that discounts alone are no longer enough to attract price-conscious diners. Taco Bell reported 7% same-store sales growth, McDonald's comparable sales rose 1.3% but traffic lagged, and Wendy's U.S. same-restaurant sales fell 7% and withdrew its forecast. Burger King and Domino's cited value promotions and execution improvements.

US fast-food chains reported that discounts alone are no longer enough. Taco Bell same-store sales rose 7% and McDonald's global comparable sales rose 1.3%, while McDonald's faced a traffic shortfall. Wendy's US same-restaurant sales fell 7% and withdrew its forecast; Wingstop US same-store sales fell 7.5%. Burger King and Domino's cited value promos plus operations/loyalty improvements.