Donatos News & Media

Donatos brings back fan-favorite pizza

September 22, 2023

Donatos has brought back its fan-favorite Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza for a limited time. The pizza can be purchased until Oct. 29.

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Donatos becomes official pizza of Cincinnati Bengals

August 18, 2023

Donatos Pizza has partnered with the Cincinnati Bengals to become the official pizza of the team. The brand's offerings will be served throughout 12 concession…

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Donatos to launch pizza vending machine in Columbus, Ohio

July 14, 2023

Donatos Pizza has partnered with Agápe Automation and the Grote Company to launch a fully autonomous pizza vending machine in Columbus, Ohio, according to a…

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Donatos opens restaurants in Savannah, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina

June 21, 2023

Donatos opened two restaurants today. The brand launched a store in the Charleston, South Carolina market and one in the Savannah, Georgia market, according to…

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Donatos celebrates 60 years, debuts proprietary tech

June 9, 2023

Donatos recently held a ceremony and ribbon cutting at its first restaurant on Thurman Avenue in Columbus, Ohio to celebrate the brand's 60th anniversary. The…

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Donatos launches Freewards program

April 24, 2023

Beginning May 1, Donatos will launch Freewards, which gives customers the opportunity to receive free weekly menu items for nine consecutive weeks, according…

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Donatos franchisee becomes 2nd largest in system

March 23, 2023

Donatos franchise partner Bill Aseere, along with business partners Mike Ash and Mark Halpin with Space Cowboys Restaurant Group, have taken ownership of 1…

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Donatos introduces hot menu items

February 28, 2023

Donatos has introduced the Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza to its menu, according to a press release.

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Donatos to expand in Oklahoma

February 27, 2023

Donatos will expand into Oklahoma with a franchise partner group led by Pattye Moore, former board chairman and interim CEO at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and…

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Young entrepreneur turns 1 Donatos Pizza unit into 4

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Spence Sheldon opened his first Donatos Pizza franchise in 2018. Today he has four under his belt and is ready to grow even more now that his systems and…

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Donatos Pizza brings back heart-shaped pizzas

February 6, 2023

Heart-shaped pizzas are available at Donatos Pizza outlets through Feb. 14, according to a press release.

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Donatos partners with Habitat for Humanity for 2nd year

January 30, 2023

Fast-casual pizza brand Donatos has partnered with Habitat for Humanity for a second year, according to a press release.

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Donatos Pizza to continue strategic growth in 2023

January 27, 2023

Donatos Pizza is continuing its growth in 2023. The brand opened 55 locations last year, including five traditional units and more than 50 strategic…

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Donatos seeks to expand in Carolinas

January 12, 2023

Fast-casual pizza chain Donatos is ready to expand its presence in the Carolinas. The brand recently signed a development deal in Ft. Mill, South Carolina, to…

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Donatos adds 3 to executive team

December 22, 2022

Donatos will add several new members to its executive team effective Jan. 3, according to a press release.

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Donatos expands Ohio footprint

November 10, 2022

Donatos opened a location in Strongsville, Ohio this week. It's owned and operated by franchise partner Lane Avenue LLC, and will be Avenue's sixth Donatos…

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Donatos targets Charleston expansion

November 2, 2022

Ohio-based Donatos Pizza has inked a deal for three locations in the Charleston, South Carolina, area with the first scheduled to open in early 2023, according…

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Donatos introduces Holiday Twists

November 1, 2022

Donatos has introduced Holiday Twists for a limited time, according to a press release.

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Donatos franchise group taps Amos Durbin as COO

October 20, 2022

Jordan Hospitality Group, Donatos' largest franchise partner, has appointed Amos Durbin as its chief operations officer, according to a press release.

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Donatos Pizza taps Jodie Conrad as CMO

September 30, 2022

Ohio-based Donatos Pizza has named Jodie Conrad as its chief marketing officer. Conrad will oversee the brand's menu innovation, marketing and customer…

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