Donatos Pizzeria Franchise Press Releases and Franchise 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 C... more (2/28/2009)

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... more (1/31/2009)

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 pizz... more (8/26/2008)

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, adver... more (7/29/2008)

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... more (3/2/2008)

Rising, Once Again
Donatos Pizza is 45 years old but is acting like a startup company. Four years past its breakup with McDonald's Corp., the chain that began with a single South Side shop in 1963 is full of new pl... more (1/7/2008)

Donatos To Open 82 Locations
Donatos Pizza has struck franchise deals that will result in the opening of seven stores in 2007 and at least 75 more during the next five years. Donatos' partnership with Piedmont Pizzeria LL... more (11/1/2007)

Donatos Offers Fresh Mozzarella Five Ways
Donatos Pizza has introduced two new mozzarella pizzas, adding two limited-time mozzarella pizzas to its permanent menu and fresh mozzarella as a topping option. Donatos has introduced a Pepperoni... more (10/25/2007)

Donatos Pizza Intros Hand-held Stromboli
Donatos Pizza has announced its newest menu addition — the Donatos Stromboli. The Stromboli is available for $4.29 and is available in five options, including: * Pepperoni * Deluxe — ... more (9/12/2007)

Donatos Pizza Celebrates New Store Opening With Family Funfest
Donatos Pizza, the founder of Edge-to-Edge® pizza, will open the doors of its newest location in Franklin Township, Tuesday, June 26. The new restaurant is located at 5650 South Franklin Road and feat... more (6/20/2007)

Donatos Pizza Introduces Chicken Harvest Salad
The warm days of summer are here and Donatos Pizza, the creator of the Edge-to-Edge® pizza, is thinking beyond the crust with the introduction of the new Chicken Harvest Salad. What better way to cele... more (6/4/2007)

Jane Grote Abell Assumes President Position At Donatos Pizza
Donatos Pizza announces today that Jane Grote Abell will assume the role of president, previously held by her father, Jim Grote, who founded the company in 1963. Abell will also maintain the responsib... more (4/10/2007)

Donatos Pizza Introduces Two Fresh Mozzarella Pizzas
In a crowded market of continuous pizza topping innovations, Donatos Pizza is the first to expand flavor with fresh mozzarella cheese. Donatos introduces a new twist on an old favorite with the Fresh ... more (4/9/2007)

Donatos Pizza Hires Craig Burt As Vice President Of Operations
Donatos Pizza, the founder of Edge-to-Edge® pizza, announces the addition of Craig Burt as vice president of operations for the Columbus, Ohio-based organization. Craig Burt (43212) brings nearly 2... more (3/19/2007)

New Tastes At Your Neighborhood Pizzeria
Donatos Pizza, the founder of Edge-to-Edge® pizza, has expanded the menu of one of its 30 Cleveland locations to reflect the brand's new dining concept. The Donatos located at 901 North Leavitt Ro... more (3/1/2007)

A Whole New Angle On Pizza – Two Donatos Pizza Stores Receive Cutting Edge Redesign
Donatos Pizza, the founder of Edge-to-Edge® pizza, has expanded the menu of one of its 30 Cleveland locations to reflect the brand's new dining concept. The Donatos located at 901 North Leavitt Ro... more (3/1/2007)

Donatos' Ciabatta Pizza Features Authentic Artisan Crust
People are falling back in love with bread and the proof is in the popularity of artisan breads. When Donatos Pizza introduced Ciabatta pizza, consumers welcomed the concept with open arms and Donatos... more (2/12/2007)