The late Herman Cain had one of the most memorable moments in Republican politics.
His 9-9-9 tax plan became legendary during the 2012 Presidential campaign.
And Domino’s just delivered one deal that would have had Herman Cain grinning from ear to ear.
Herman Cain would be smiling about this coincidence
Remember when Herman Cain took the political world by storm with his simple, brilliant 9-9-9 tax plan?
Nine percent corporate tax, nine percent personal income tax, and nine percent national sales tax.
It was so simple that even the media couldn’t twist it into something complicated.
Now Domino’s is bringing back their own version of those magical nines – but this time it’s $9.99 for any pizza with any toppings.¹
The timing couldn’t be more perfect.
President Trump has inflation heading in the right direction, but families are still feeling the pinch from four years of Biden’s economic disasters.
"Our most popular deal is back – and it’s all thanks to our customers," said Kate Trumbull, Domino’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer.²
She explained that customers loved experimenting with different crusts, sauces, and toppings they don’t normally order.
With more than 34 million ways to make a single Domino’s pizza, families can finally customize their meals without breaking the bank.
The deal runs from July 7 through August 3 and includes every crust option from Hand Tossed to New York Style, plus all the sauces and toppings customers want.
Herman Cain would’ve gotten a kick out of this
The late Herman Cain understood something that career politicians never figured out – keep it simple and help people.
His 9-9-9 plan was pure genius because anyone could understand it.
No complicated tax code, no loopholes for the wealthy, no special deals for big corporations.
Just a flat, fair system that treated everyone equally.
Domino’s is channeling that same spirit with their $9.99 deal – probably without even realizing the connection.
But somewhere up there, Herman Cain is getting a real kick out of this coincidence.
No fine print, no complicated rules, no means testing.
Just good food at a great price when American families need it most.
The guy who turned around Godfather’s Pizza would’ve appreciated seeing another pizza company step up for working families.
Back in the day, Cain took over Godfather’s when it was basically dead in the water – one foot in the grave and one on a banana peel, as he liked to say.
But he didn’t just cut costs and hope for the best.
He focused on customer service, simplified the menu, and made sure people got value for their money.
Sound familiar?
That’s exactly what Domino’s is doing now.
They’re not just bringing back their popular deal – they’re also unveiling secret menu pizzas that customers can build for the same $9.99 price.
Rachel’s Sweet Buffalo features New York Style crust with pepperoni, bacon, pineapple, and hot buffalo sauce.
Spencer’s Garlic Parm Bananza comes on Handmade Pan crust with garlic parmesan sauce, sausage, banana peppers, and Parmesan cheese.
Hannah’s Alfredo Veggie Melt uses Crunchy Thin crust with alfredo sauce, spinach, feta, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and more cheese.
These aren’t just random combinations – they’re recommendations from Domino’s own pizza chefs.
Simple solutions work best
Here’s the thing about Herman Cain – he proved that the best ideas don’t need to be complicated.
His 9-9-9 plan was so effective that other candidates spent entire debates trying to attack it.
They couldn’t handle the fact that a businessman had come up with a tax plan that actually made sense.
Now Domino’s is proving the same thing with their $9.99 deal.
While other restaurants have complicated pricing schemes and hidden fees, Domino’s keeps it simple.
Any pizza, any toppings, $9.99.
That’s it.
No asterisks, no "terms and conditions apply," no bait and switch.
Just honest value for hardworking American families.
This is exactly the kind of business approach that Herman Cain championed during his Presidential campaign.
He understood that regular Americans don’t want complicated government programs or confusing corporate policies.
They want straightforward solutions that actually work.
And that’s what made him so dangerous to the establishment.
The guy could explain complex economic issues in terms that made sense to everyone.
That’s why his 9-9-9 plan caught fire – it wasn’t some wonky policy paper that took a PhD to understand.
It was three numbers that anyone could remember.
Free market beats government every time
Domino’s isn’t doing this because some bureaucrat in Washington, D.C. told them to.
They’re doing it because they understand their customers are still dealing with high prices and they want to help.
That’s the American way – businesses and customers working together for mutual benefit.
No government middleman required.
And let’s be honest – this is way better than any government program.
The promotion runs through August 3, giving families a full month to take advantage of real savings.
Unlike government programs that come with strings attached, this deal is simple – order online and get any pizza with any toppings for $9.99.
Just good food at a great price when American families need it most.
Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 plan may not have made it to the White House, but his spirit of simple, effective solutions lives on – even if it’s just a happy accident.
Sometimes the best ideas are the ones that don’t need a thousand-page explanation.
Whether it’s tax policy or pizza deals, Americans appreciate straightforward value.
Herman Cain understood that, and whether they meant to or not, Domino’s is proving the same thing.
Both knew that if you’re going to help people, don’t make it complicated.
Just deliver what you promise and treat people right.
That’s a lesson Washington, D.C. could learn from – and something that would definitely have Herman Cain smiling.
¹ Domino’s Pizza Inc., "Domino’s® Best Deal Ever is Back! Order Any Pizza with Any Toppings for $9.99," PR Newswire, July 7, 2025.
² Ibid.