• How Donatos Pizza Supports Franchise Partners for Long-Term Growth

    Have you ever thought about franchising? At Donatos Pizza, success in franchising starts with a clear mission and a strong sense of purpose. Since ...

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  • Meet the Entrepreneur Bringing Donatos Pizza to the Charlotte Area

    Promoting goodwill through quality pizza is the foundation of Donatos Pizza. This sentiment has been at the core of the brand's identity since 1963 ...

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  • Donatos Pizza: Mastering Growth in the Restaurant Franchise Sector

    As 2024 progresses, the restaurant franchise industry is witnessing transformative growth, reshaped by evolving consumer preferences and advancements ...

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  • Celebrating Father-Son Duos: Family and Franchising at Donatos Pizza

    Since its inception in 1963 by Jim Grote, Donatos Pizza has been synonymous with excellent pizza, a strong community, and family values. Founded on ...

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  • Donatos Pizza is a Growing Franchise Opportunity

    Since 1963, Donatos Pizza has been providing premium pizzas and promoting goodwill in its communities. The brand remains committed to seeking new ...

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  • Donatos Pizza Franchise Growth 2024: Leadership and Community Impact Highlights

    As 2024 unfolds, Donatos Pizza continues to stand out in the fiercely competitive franchise industry through significant accolades and a strong ...

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  • Donatos Pizza Uncovered: A Q&A with the Leaders Shaping Its Franchising Future

    In franchising, it’s no secret that the guidance and support a franchisor provides to its franchise partners is invaluable in helping them embark on ...

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  • Honoring Leadership and Inclusion: Insights from Donatos Pizza Chief People Officer, Christina Jackson

    The franchising industry has many success stories, but few are as inspiring as that of Christina Jackson, the Chief People Officer at Donatos Pizza. ...

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  • Expand Your Portfolio with Donatos Pizza: Bill Aseere's Successful Franchise Story

    In franchising, selecting the right brand to add to your portfolio can make all the difference in achieving personal and financial success. Multi-unit ...

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Press Center

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  • Donatos: From Transformation to Transition

    "Pizza is more than just food; it’s a way to bring people together," Tom Krouse said when asked to describe what it is about pizza that has kept him ...

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  • Podcast: Outgoing CEO of Donatos Pizza Learned a Thing Or Two Along the Way

    This was originally published in PMQ Pizza on 6/24/24. It’s safe to say that the best decision Tom Krouse ever made was accepting an offer to become ...

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  • New Donatos CEO Kevin King Ready to Tackle System Improvements

    This article was originally published in Franchise Times on 6/19/24. Kevin King doesn’t officially take over as CEO of Donatos Pizza for another three ...

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  • Donatos Announces First Maryland Locations

    This article was originally published in QSR Magazine on 6/13/24. Donatos Pizza announced its first traditional locations planned for Maryland. The ...

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  • Donatos Pizza CEO Announces Retirement

    Tom Krouse to Retire in October after Twenty-Four Years of Transformation and Growth COLUMBUS, Ohio – Donatos Pizza today announced the upcoming ...

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  • Donatos Expands to Texas, As 4 Franchise Groups Bring Its ‘Edge-to-Edge’ Pizzas to Dallas-Fort Worth

    This article was originally published in Dallas Innovates on March 15th, 2024. Serving its signature "edge-to-edge" pies since launching in Columbus, ...

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  • Family-owned Donatos franchise business passes the ownership to the next generation

    This article was originally published in Nation's Restaurant News on March 14th, 2024 Roseler Corp. has been an Ohio Donatos franchisee for 30 years, ...

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  • Owner of 17 area Donatos Pizza locations has engineering, military background

    This article was originally published in Dayton Daily News on March 5th, 2024. Growing up in Southeast Ohio in the ’70s and ’80s, Todd Rogers of ...

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  • Donatos Operator Travis Hibbert Named IFA Franchisee of the Year

    This article was originally published in QSR Magazine on February 20th, 2024 The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Travis Hibbert, owner ...

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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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