A California-based Domino's pizza franchisee has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, putting its single store at risk. North Country Pizza, Inc, which operates one outlet in Oceanside, filed for bankruptcy on March 11, 2026, according to court documents.
The voluntary petition estimates the corporation's liabilities range from $1,000,001 to $10 million. Domino's itself is among the top 20 creditors, with total debt owed to those creditors exceeding $3.3 million.
Chapter 11 bankruptcy, often called a “reorganization” bankruptcy, allows debtors to continue operating their business while proposing a repayment plan for creditors to vote on. Oceanside, where the store is located, is a popular tourist destination 80 miles south of Los Angeles, known for its surfing culture and historic pier.
Domino's CEO Russell Weiner recently celebrated the company's 2025 performance, stating that “strong results flowed through to increased franchisee profits.” He added that the company expects to “meaningfully increase our market share” in 2026.
The filing comes after Pizza Hut, a major rival, announced plans to close 250 “underperforming” stores in the first half of 2026. Yum! Brands, Pizza Hut's owner, confirmed the closures in a February earnings call.
