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Donatos Pizzeria

Pizzeria

BE A PART OF A PIZZA BUSINESS THAT'S ON THE RISE.

With $1,300 in his pocket and a dream to own his own business, Jim Grote bought a small pizzeria on the south side of Columbus, Ohio and went to work to create a business that was truly unique. Although Donatos has grown and moved into almost 200 neighborhoods, our belief remains the same: "Treat people the way you want to be treated."

You are responsible for:

* Leasehold improvements
* Leasing or purchasing equipment
* Hiring and restaurant operation

Donatos provides:

* Product formulas and operational systems
* Store design guidance
* Equipment ordering guidance
* Edge-u-cation training
* Cultural orientation
* Operations manual
* Periodic evaluations
* Ongoing support

Additional information and qualifications:
Single-Store and Multi-Unit Development Agreements are available depending upon prospective Franchise Partner qualifications as well as geographical considerations.

Prospective Franchise Partner groups need to designate an Operating Partner who must live in the area to be developed and possess prior restaurant or retail management and supervision experience commensurate with the number of restaurants to be developed. An Operating Partner may also be a member of the Franchise Group.

A full Franchise Application, including a Personal Financial Statement, needs to be submitted for each member of the Franchise Partner group. If the Operating Partner is a separate individual, they will need to submit a full résumé with work history and skill-set qualifications.

Please Note: The operators of Donatos Pizzeria, may not have verified the accuracy of the Franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Donatos Pizzeria website.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Donatos Pizzeria Franchises?

Total Investment: $407,000-$691,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee: 5%

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Donatos Pizzeria News

Donatos Aims For Piece Of 'Value' Pie
Donatos is betting that its new oversized, thick-crust pies will resonate with consumers looking for value in a tight economy. The Gahanna-based pizza chain introduced its new Bakery Pizza to the Columbus market this week. The square, 13-inch pizzas, sold in pairs, feature a sweeter sauce and are... more

Donatos Pizzeria Test-markets New Bakery Pizza In Cleveland
Donatos Pizzeria is taking advantage of our weakness for pizza by test-marketing an oversized double-decker pie available only in Greater Cleveland. Dubbed "the Bakery Pizza" because of its light, bready crust, each 13-by-13-inch layer of the sheet pizza is 10 percent larger than Donatos&... more

Donatos Signs On To Hawk Pizza At The 'shoe
Donatos Pizzeria LLC has expanded its sponsorship with Ohio State University to include exclusive vendor rights to sell pizzas during Buckeye football games at Ohio Stadium. The Columbus-based pizza chain said Tuesday it signed a seven-year agreement with OSU's athletics department, giving it... more

Franchise Deals To Spur Donatos Expansion
Just five years after its marriage to fast-food giant McDonald's ended in divorce, the 45-year-old Donatos Pizza is flying high again. The Columbus, Ohio-based chain has unveiled a new logo, advertising, Web site and packaging in recent months and is in the process of remodeling its stores. And ... more

Pizza Artist Joins Franchise, Hopes To Make More Dough
Siler Chapman, the area's pizza dough-tossing celebrity, is becoming less of an artist and more of an entrepreneur. Chapman, a 24-year-old pizza champion who has won dozens of contests and made appearances on the Food Network and the Ellen DeGeneres Show, recently closed his Si's Pizzeria... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Donatos Pizzeria open? 1963
When did Donatos Pizzeria start Franchising? 1991

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2007	41	0	0	141

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• Pizza Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $250K to $500K

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