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Why Red Robin burger chain and Donatos Pizza chain forged a partnership »
Most burger chains like Red Robin don’t pay much attention to pizza chains like Donatos—one specializes in pizza, the other in burgers
But Columbus-based pizza chain Donatos hooked up with Greenwood, Colorado-based burger chain Red Robin in October 2019 to test out a partnership
How the Red Robin and Donatos partnership came together
Red Robin restaurants serving Donatos Pizza could reach 450 units by the end of 2022 The casual dining chain under then-CEO Denny Marie Post pursued a different pizza brand three years ago before turning to Donatos, which was skittish after its experience with...
Donations, generosity provide warmth during cold temps »
You might not know this, but “Donatos,” in Latin, means “to give a good thing.”
“Just making pizza,” Jason Hood said. “Doing what we do best.”
Hood, who works at the Donatos on High Street, says Wednesday was a busy day. A cold one.
Woman wins contest, donates to local dog rescue group »
PATASKALA – A St. Louisville woman’s decision to place an online order with Donatos paid dividends for a Pataskala dog rescue group.
Donatos reformulates ingredients »
Donatos Pizza has officially rid its pizzas, salads and subs of artificial flavors and colors, MSG and high-fructose syrup…
Donatos Pizza Announces Donatos Pizza Love Rewards Program »
Whether an order is placed online, through the app, over the phone or in a restaurant, the loyalty experience will be the same.
Today, Donatos Pizza introduces Donatos Pizza Love Rewards. The program allows customers to earn their 10th large pizza free, points toward rewards with every purchase and successful member referral, and offers a free pizza to members on their birthdays.
Why restaurants give more than they get—and why that’s good business »
I recently heard Tom Krouse, president and CEO of Donatos Pizza, address a conference of his franchise partners and general managers in Columbus, Ohio.
The 9 Best Franchise Deals »
Looking for a good franchise value? Start with these nine brands.
As prospective franchisees evaluate their investment in a quick-service system, many often analyze two factors. First are the objective elements. Key financial metrics like startup costs, sales trends, overall fee load, and return on investment certainly loom large, while other elements like corporate support and training programs, unit growth, and litigation history deliver additional perspective.
Sustaining Success: Growth through generations in the family »
When Jane Grote Abell was a little girl, she would stand with her father — Donatos Pizza founder Jim Grote — and stare at the bright sign above its flagship pizza shop on the south side of Columbus, listening to his plans to build the family business.
Donatos Pizza now open in Bowling Green »
Donatos Pizza is now open in Bowling Green.
The restaurant developed by Steve and Terri Sheldon under the Sheldon Restaurant Group is the 13th Donatos Pizza location in Kentucky. The 3,100-square-foot store is at 861 Fairview Ave. in the Richmond Place Shopping Center next door to Sheldon’s Express Pharmacy.
