Premium pizza for the people, since 1963

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ABOUT US

Our Pizza Story is a People Story.

The Donatos story is one of dreams, determination, family, values, and success. It’s a story that our Franchise Partners are truly proud to be part of, as it continues to evolve. It all started when our founder, Jim Grote was 13 years old and took a job at a Columbus pizza shop. By his sophomore year at The Ohio State University, the pizza business had him hooked for life. Jim bought the shop in 1963 for $1,300. He kept the name, derived from the Latin for “to give a good thing”—the perfect way to describe his three-part mission: make the best pizza, hire great people, and promote goodwill in the community.

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WHY US?

Combine Your Drive with Donatos Franchising and Pizza Expertise.

With 60 years of premium pizza making behind us, Donatos knows the ins and outs of running a successful pizza business. Our restaurant Franchise Partners and associates embrace our business model and processes and share in our belief that every aspect of our business is important.

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The 3 Keys to Donatos Difference:

• Abundance: With an AUV among the highest in the industry over $1.23M*, an ROI that rivals any competitor and thousands of available trade areas, there has never been a more exciting time to invest in a proven concept and grow.

• Purpose: Our values aren’t just words.  They help us define who we are and how we choose to treat people.

• Premium: It’s an experience you’ll be proud to deliver. From pizzas loaded Edge to Edge^® with abundant toppings on our golden, crispy thin crust to prominent restaurant locations with cool designs, your customers will be your best brand advocates.

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INVEST IN A PREMIUM PIZZA FRANCHISE

We have a recipe for success.

We use our 50+ company-owned restaurants as the testing grounds for new processes and menu items. When we know something works for both efficiency and profitability, we pass it on to our pizza Franchise Partners.

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Every Piece is Important^®.

At Donatos, you're family. Life is about new experiences, and who we spend our lives with. Our Franchise Partners and associates embrace our business model and processes and share in our belief that every aspect of our business is important.

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Committed to Fresh Ingredients AND Fresh Air.

Donatos is committed to preserving the environment, taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint, and promoting sustainability in everything we do.

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ONGOING TRAINING & SUPPORT

and a team behind you.

The training programs and expertise we use to educate over 1,900 company associates who operate high-performing restaurants is available to you and your staff. This includes custom-designed curricula for our Franchise Partners and your management staff. We also provide an ongoing online training curriculum for your associates.

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TESTIMONIALS

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Ready to join our Family?