Columbus-based pizza company expanding to Texas
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus-based pizzeria known for its “edge to edge” pizzas is expanding to Texas with up to 20 new restaurants.
Founded in Columbus in 1963, Donatos Pizza will be making its debut in the Lone Star State in 2024, according to the company. Four different franchise groups “strategically positioned” throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area will bring the company’s pizzas, subs, salads and wings to Texans for the first time, initially opening up to 20 restaurants.
Donatos also stated numerous locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth region are available for potential franchise partners and that there is the possibility for over 50 locations to come to the area.
“Bringing Donatos to Dallas-Fort Worth is a historic milestone for us as we begin this exciting journey to expand the brand into Texas,” said Kevin King, President of Donatos Pizza. “We are looking to have yet another successful year in 2024, and this growth into Texas is just the beginning.”
Donatos Pizza has over 460 locations across 29 states, with 179 traditional restaurants located in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Florida and Oklahoma. Donatos’ products are also served in 287 non-traditional locations, including Red Robins, sports and entertainment venues and REEF kitchens.