The 12 Domino’s and Papa John’s secrets you need to know… from money saving tips to things you never knew about takeaway delivery
IT'S no secret that Brits love a good takeaway - and ordering a cheeky Domino or Papa John's is no exception.
Even though the fast food giants sell millions of pizzas every day, here are 12 things you never knew about them...
1. Domino's staff have a special tool where they can write notes about customers
Just like how Uber drivers can rate punters for their behaviour, staff at Domino's have an account for you at their end too.
Apparently, this allows workers to establish which hungry customers have given them bad attitude or made absurd requests.
But it's not all bad - the handy tool can also note any special requests or problems with your order.
2. Domino's have a backlog of all the orders you've ever made
Asking for your "usual" at Domino's might not even be a bad shout, as the fast food chain is likely to have a backlog of your past orders.
Embarrassingly, they know just what menu items you enjoy scoffing the most as well as how regularly you make an order.
And buying into those Two for Tuesdays deals every week does add up.
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3. You may be guzzling more calories than intended by dipping your slices in garlic and herb sauce
No Domino's takeaway is complete without a side of their garlic and herb sauce to dip your pizza in.
But it has been revealed that a large pot of the dip contains a massive 675 calories – more than two McDonald’s cheeseburgers.
Domino’s launched the super-sized garlic and herb dip in 2015 after customers complained that the regular-size pots were too small.
4. Apparently, the Domino's Italian base is made from the same ingredients as the regular base
One Domino's UK worker alleged that the recipe for the Italian and regular base are identical.
The employee told that the only difference is the way the dough is handled.
When creating the Italian version, the regular 9.5 inch dough is stretched until its thinner and spans 11 inches.
5. Domino's workers have a special way to stop gluten-free food from getting mixed up with regular orders
The takeaway chain tries hard to cater to its customers' dietary needs.
Not only do they use a fresh batch of sauce and keep the ingredients separate, they have also come up with a unique way of identifying the speciality products.
Chefs make the gluten-free pizza a different size, before individually sealing them so they're not muddled with normal bases.
6. Ordering more than four toppings might not be the best decision
When it comes to Domino's, paying for extra toppings isn't always the savviest decision.
Rumour has it, four is the maximum number of extras you can get for your pizza without the portion size being reduced.
If you exceed this limit, the amount of topping per portion you receive is believed to decrease.
7. Pepperoni is the best value topping
A Reddit user claiming to be a Papa John's employee recently opened up about his best pizza ordering tips.
They suggested that the fast food chain makes the biggest profit margin on their pineapple toppings, whereas they don't claw back much for pepperoni.
For this reason, you'll be getting more for your money by adding the meaty option.
8. You really can customise that pizza to perfection
Domino's are willing to bend over backwards to give you a perfectly tailored pizza.
One worker recently shared a snap of a delicious creation, where each slice was flavoured with a different speciality.
Punters can make their own custom pizza by adding and removing toppings online as they please.
Papa John's offer up a similar service on their website.
9. Delivery trackers aren't the most accurate tool in the world
As pizza trackers are manually updated by employees, they doesn't always give you an accurate reading of where your order is.
Even though the estimate is typically correct, your takeaway may say delivered when it hasn't yet reached the destination.
10. But the delivery driver will do their best to follow your barmy requests
Pizza delivery websites often give customers a place to write specific instructions for your takeaway driver.
Understandably, some punters take this as an opportunity to request some bizarre things.
In the past, staff have been very accommodating when dealing with these requests.
11. There's a special tool that helps you ALWAYS bag a discount on Domino's takeaways
Need to cut back on your weekly food spend?
Money savvy Tom Church has put together a handy feature that helps you find the best deals you can use at Domino's.
The finds all the valid and working discount codes for your local pizza store.
12. For the best results, reheat pizza in a pan
Most people over order when getting a takeaway, which means they can enjoy the leftover treats the day after.
Many pizza lovers will be aware that the Italian staple doesn't taste great after it's been in the microwave.
An easy solution is to pop a couple of slices in a pan with a little bit of olive oil to gently heat them through.
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