Richard Delcid Wins Domino's® 2026 World's Fastest Pizza Maker Title

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 27, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Domino's Pizza Inc. has awarded the 2026 top-ranking title to its new champion, Richard Delcid, among competitors from across the globe at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas on May 13, 2026. Delcid, who is a general manager at Domino's in Manassas, Virginia, won the competition by making three large pizzas in a record-breaking 31.22 seconds! Delcid won a prize, a trophy, championship belt and the renowned title, presented by Domino's CEO Russell Weiner.

"Winning this title means so much to me," said Delcid. "This competition isn't just about speed – it's about delivering quality under pressure, just like we do in stores every day. Years of hard work and practice went into this moment, and I'm incredibly proud of what I accomplished. I'm especially grateful to my trainer and fellow competitor, Joe Burr, who helped me every step of the way – I wouldn't be here today without him."

Finalists assemble from Domino's stores across the globe to compete in a riveting showcase of pizza-making mastery. Finalists prepare pizzas by hand-stretching dough, saucing, and placing toppings as quickly as possible. While speed is important, it is not the only factor in determining the top ranking. Quality is closely scrutinized as judges in Domino's pizza-making practices grade participants on criteria: dough/sauce, toppings distribution and placement.

"The World's Fastest Pizza Maker competition celebrates the incredible talent and drive of our Dominoids who make the impossible look effortless," said Frank Garrido, Domino's executive vice president – chief restaurant officer. "The speed and precision on display is nothing short of amazing and reflects the high standards we set every day. Our franchisees employ skilled pizza makers, and we couldn't be prouder to name Richard our champion."

Domino's began the World's Fastest Pizza Maker competition in 1982 to honor pizza makers who best exemplify the company's philosophy of keeping efficiency in the store to allow sufficient time for safe, timely pizza delivery.

Delcid started working for Domino's as a part-time door hanger and customer service representative in 2012. He worked his way up to becoming a general manager in 2015. Delcid currently works for franchisee John Barber and his operating partner, Robert Donner, who own 62 Domino's stores throughout Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. This was Delcid's first time winning the competition, and third time competing overall. It marked his second time as a finalist.

SOURCE Domino's Pizza

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