• Why Purpose-Driven Franchises Outperform the Competition

    In today’s marketplace, success is no longer defined by product and price alone. Consumers and employees are looking for more than a transaction—they ...

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  • What It Takes To Be A Successful Donatos Pizza Franchise Partner

    Choosing a franchise is about more than a business plan. It is a commitment to a brand, a community, and a standard of hospitality that shows up in ...

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  • Why Donatos Pizza Is Built for the Modern Fast-Casual Diner

    In today’s fast-paced world, consumers expect more from restaurants than ever before. They want convenience without sacrificing quality, digital ...

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  • How Donatos Pizza and VetFran Empower Veteran Entrepreneurs

    Helping Veterans Transition from Service to Business Ownership Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be challenging, especially ...

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  • Why Multi-Unit Franchise Ownership is a Smart Move for Growth-Minded Entrepreneurs

    Franchising offers an accessible path to business ownership, especially for entrepreneurs eager to combine independence with a proven model. Among the ...

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  • Investing in a Donatos Pizza Franchise: A Recipe for Success

    Now Is a Prime Time to Become a Franchise Partner For over 60 years, Donatos Pizza has been delivering more than just great pizza—it’s been serving up ...

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  • Donatos Pizza: A Franchise with a Heart for Giving Back

    Make a Difference in Your Community While Building a Profitable Business When you think of pizza and giving back, Donatos Pizza stands out as a brand ...

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  • The Power of Prime Locations: Why Donatos Pizza Franchises Thrive in Growing Communities

    Why Franchising in Thriving Communities Makes Sense When it comes to thriving in the restaurant industry, we know location is everything. At Donatos ...

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  • Donatos Pizza is Expanding Our Edge- to- Edge® Legacy in Texas

    Exciting news for pizza lovers and entrepreneurs alike! Our team at Donatos Pizza, the beloved Ohio-based pizza franchise known for our Edge to Edge® ...

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Press Center

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  • Sharing the “Why”: How Donatos Pizza Grows with Purpose

    The “Why” That Drives Donatos’ Growth Strategy At Donatos, growth isn’t just about more stores — it’s about more meaning. Kevin King returned to ...

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  • Going Undercover: How Donatos Reinforces Its Franchise Values from the Inside Out

    In Season 5, Episode 3 of Undercover Boss, Donatos Chairwoman Jane Grote Abell steps out of the boardroom and behind the counter to reconnect with the ...

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  • Jane Grote Abell: Building a Franchise System with Heart

    Leadership with Purpose: Jane Grote Abell’s Vision for Growth Jane Grote Abell has transformed the journey of Donatos from a neighborhood pizza joint ...

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  • Donatos Pizza Gives Back: Housing, Hunger & Health Initiative

    Purpose-Driven Giving at Donatos At Donatos Pizza, giving back isn’t an afterthought—it’s baked into the crust. With the launch of the Donatos Family ...

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  • Donatos Pizza’s Carolinas Expansion: 50+ Units Planned

    Donatos Leverages Southeastern Momentum for Strategic Growth Donatos Pizza isn’t just expanding for expansion’s sake—its latest move into the ...

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  • Donatos Pizza Planning Further Growth in the DMV Area

    Donatos Pizza is advancing its franchise expansion across the DMV region—covering DC, Maryland, and Virginia—with new traditional locations expected ...

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  • Celebrating 62 Years of Larger-Than-Life Innovation

    Join us in honoring over six decades of extraordinary pizza craftsmanship and forward-thinking innovation at Donatos. From our founder Jim Grote’s ...

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  • Donatos Pizza Signals Strategic Expansion in Virginia, Maryland & Georgia

    Donatos Pizza is accelerating its franchise growth across the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia) with new locations planned near Ashburn, Herndon, and ...

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  • Donatos Pizza opens 2nd location in Edmond, Oklahoma

    Donatos Pizza has opened its second location in Edmond, Oklahoma. A grand opening will be held July 22, according to a press release. The restaurant ...

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New Locations

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  • Edge to Edge and Party Cut: Donatos Pizza Eyes Nashville Market for Expansion.

    Donatos Pizza, an Ohio-based pizza chain, has its eyes on Tennessee. The national chain has plans to expand to Chattanooga, Knoxville and Memphis, and ...

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  • Donatos Pizza adding more Jax locations, expanding into other parts of Florida.

    Donatos Pizza, an Ohio-based pizza chain, said Tuesday it plans to expand into other parts of Florida and the First Coast, a move that comes after the ...

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  • Jennie Geisler: Erie Donato’s owner to open 2nd shop near Mercyhurst campus in November

    Donato’s,1535 W. Eighth St., open just shy of four years (officially Oct. 18), is getting a sibling in mid-November. Owner Christina Vogel is opening ...

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  • Donatos Looks to Expand in Nashville, Tennessee.

    Donatos Pizza, the fast-casual pizza chain once owned by McDonald’s and famous for its Edge-to-Edge toppings, has announced its commitment to open ...

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  • Donatos, new fitness center coming to Cave Mill Road.

    Before the coronavirus had begun to force restaurants to restrict sit-down dining and increase delivery and takeout, Spence Sheldon had that exact ...

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  • Donatos Pizza to Open in Knoxville, Tennessee.

    Donatos Pizza is headed to Knoxville. The fast-casual pizza chain once owned by McDonald’s and famous for its Edge-to-Edge toppings, has signed an ...

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  • Donatos Pizza launches Jacksonville Beach restaurant.

    Known for its trademarked “edge to edge pizza,” Donatos Pizza will open its first Jacksonville-area restaurant Tuesday. The restaurant is at 1500 ...

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  • Donatos Pizza to Open Another Columbus Airport Location.

    Donatos Pizza announced the opening of a second Donatos Pizza location at John Glenn International Airport on Tuesday, May 8 at 6 a.m. Touchstone ...

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About the Menu

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  • Donatos Unveils Green Goddess Salad.

    The Green Goddess Salad is available in three different sizes. Donatos announced an addition to its fresh salad lineup with the Green Goddess Salad ...

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  • Donatos’ Heart-Shaped Pizzas Return for Valentine’s Day.

    In 2020, Valentine’s Day was the third-largest sales day of the year for Donatos. When it comes to expressing your love this Valentine’s Day, Donatos ...

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  • Donatos Introduces Three Cauliflower Crust Pizzas.

    New pizzas, which also feature plant-based sausage and Provolone, are lower in carbs. As consumer plant-based interest explodes, Donatos Pizza, the ...

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  • Donatos Edge to Edge® Deliciousness.

    At Donatos, some would call us pizza perfectionists. Since 1963, we’ve been topping our proprietary crust with meticulously placed ingredients that ...

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