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Moreover, franchise owners themselves have voiced their frustrations, revealing that the company's emphasis on lower prices has adversely affected their profitability. A franchisee cited how price cuts initiated around 2014 forced them to sell pizzas at or even below cost, leading many established franchise owners to close their doors due to rising debts. Despite promises that the price reductions were temporary promotions, it soon became apparent that they were here to stay.