John Powers has come a long way since beginning his career as a delivery driver in 1996. The local business owner of six Domino’s stores located in Tennessee was awarded the esteemed Gold Franny Award for operational excellence. This is his first time receiving a Gold Franny award.

Powers purchased his first Domino’s in 2002 and has continued to grow his business and connect with the communities where his stores are located.

“Domino’s has delivered, to me and my family, the dream of now owning and operating my own business,” said Powers. “Domino’s truly provides a fantastic opportunity to those who show initiative and a desire to advance.”

The Gold Franny Award is the most prestigious honor bestowed on a Domino’s franchise owner. Powers

earned this award and was one of the few selected out of about 750 franchise owners in the United States. The awards are based on several key factors including operational audit scores, community involvement, store safety and security, and team member morale.

The Gold Franny Awards were originally created more than 20 years ago by the International Franchise Association and designed to honor excellence among franchise owners.

“I am honored to present this well-regarded award to such a deserving individual,” said Fred Lund, Domino’s senior vice president of global development. “John continues to deliver an unprecedented work ethic and great leadership to the Domino’s brand. This kind of direction takes our brand to the next level and we congratulate him on this great accomplishment.”