Since joining Donatos Pizza in 1986, Reed has played a vital role in the brand’s remarkable expansion. Under Reed’s guidance, the Donatos Pizza supply chain has grown to support over 460 locations spanning 29 states, including traditional restaurants, a successful partnership with Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, and a presence in various sports and entertainment venues. Throughout this journey, Reed has been instrumental in maintaining the consistent quality and availability of the premium ingredients synonymous with the Donatos Pizza brand.
“Mark exemplifies Donatos Pizza’s dedication to excellence while keeping our business objectives at the forefront,” said Doug Kourie, Chief Financial Officer of Donatos Pizza. “We never ran out of any products during the pandemic and that’s because our partners didn’t want to let Mark down.”
In his new role, Mark will continue to oversee the company’s purchasing operations, ensuring the procurement of high-quality ingredients that uphold Donatos Pizza’s commitment to freshness and flavor. His expertise will play a pivotal role in maintaining the company’s standards of excellence and driving innovation in sourcing practices through continued growth nationwide.
About Donatos Pizza
Donatos Pizza, founded by Jim Grote in 1963, is known for their famous thin crust pizzas loaded with toppings spread Edge to Edge®. With 467 locations in 28 states, Donatos and its franchise partners operate 178 traditional restaurants in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Florida and Oklahoma. Donatos’ products are also proudly served in 289 non-traditional locations (276 locations with Red Robin, nine sports and entertainment venues, and four REEF Kitchens). For more information, visit www.donatosfranchise.com.