Donatos News & Media

Donatos heart-shaped pizzas return

February 2, 2022

Donatos is releasing its fan-favorite heart-shaped pizzas and exclusive Valentine's Twists in all of its traditional locations from Feb. 7-14, according to a…

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Jordan Hospitality Group becomes largest Donatos franchise partner

January 12, 2022

Donatos has announced that the Jordan Hospitality Group has taken over the ownership and daily operation of the 21 restaurants in the Indianapolis market…

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Donatos adds plant-based pepperoni

January 6, 2022

Donatos has introduced plant-based pepperoni in partnership with Field Roast in nearly 170 Donatos locations.

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Donatos taps Kevin King as president

December 17, 2021

Donatos has hired Kevin King as its new president beginning January 4. King previously worked at Donatos from 1990 to 2003. CEO Tom Krouse, who has also served…

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Donatos releases Cookies 'N Cream Twists

November 24, 2021

Donatos latest dessert, Cookies 'N Cream Twists, are made with Oreo cookie pieces and available at all traditional locations for a limited time, according to a…

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Solving the labor issue: Offer a career path, not just a job

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Every pizzeria is likely facing the tough challenge of hiring and retaining employees. One successful approach is to provide a career opportunity and not just…

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Donatos Pizza eyes Carolinas in national expansion

November 11, 2021

Donatos Pizza is ready to expand its presence across North Carolina and South Carolina, targeting key metro areas, according to a press release.

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Two pizza favorites return to Donatos

October 26, 2021

Two fan-favorite pizzas have returned to Donatos, according to a press release.

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10 tips to celebrate National Pizza Month

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

October is National Pizza Month. Here are 10 quick ways to generate buzz and increase check averages.

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Tips to get pizzeria catering up and running

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

As more Americans return to work onsite the need for catering is increasing. Pizza provides the perfect tool for a catering strategy if done right.

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Donatos adds a grilled cheese pizza menu option

August 23, 2021

Donatos is adding an ultimate grilled cheese pizza to its menu for a limited time.

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Donatos looking to expand across Greater Cleveland area

August 5, 2021

Pizza chain Donatos is aiming to expand across the Greater Cleveland area, opening locations in western Cuyahoga County within the next few years.

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Donatos uses delivery-only kitchens to grow in Nashville

June 29, 2021

Donatos has partnered with Reef Kitchens to expand its presence in Nashville, where the brand already has a location in Midtown and nearby in Murfreesboro. But…

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Donatos' 3-store deal jump-starts Atlanta expansion

June 23, 2021

Donatos Pizza has signed a deal to add three Atlanta-area restaurants to its Georgia footprint, which, thus far, includes one location in Savannah, according…

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As Donatos doubles reach, CEO holds strong to brand's founding 'rule'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Donatos CEO Tom Krouse is a strong adherent in the concept of "management by walking around" and now the brand itself is building a future by spreading itself…

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Donatos launches 'Dinnerviews' to hire 2,500

May 17, 2021

With a systemwide goal to hire at least 2,500 associates at all levels, Donatos Pizza is launching "Dinnerviews" on Wednesdays, from 2-5 p.m. in all of its…

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Donatos pays homage to the Green Goddess

April 26, 2021

Columbus, Ohio-based Donatos Pizza is taking its menu to new and lofty heights with the addition of its Green Goddess Salad, beginning today nationally in its…

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Donatos adding 3 Florida stores

March 10, 2021

Columbus, Ohio-based Donatos Pizza will open three Florida stores in Estero, Bonita Springs and Naples, according to a news release.

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Pizzerias bid customers a 'hearty' Valentine's ... 'er Galentine's ... Singles Awareness Day

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The typical restaurant business marathon known as Valentine's Day is about to hit, but this year studies are showing pizzeria operators that many of their…

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Donatos Pizza expanding with a little help from Red Robin

November 20, 2020

Two years ago, Donatos Pizza and Red Robin quietly began testing a combination of the two concepts with a scaled-down Donatos pizza menu alongside Red Robin's…

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