Ohio-based Donatos Pizza is expanding in Florida, aims to open locations in Pensacola and Destin-Ft. Walton Beach area
Destin, Florida – Announcing plans to establish 10 new sites in northern Florida, Donatos Pizza, the Ohio-based brand known for its generously topped pizzas, is getting ready for opening another chapter in its business and expand to a huge market. This move is expected to generate about 300 jobs, therefore increasing local employment and delivering its distinctive pizzas to new areas.
Key northern and central Florida markets like Panama City, Pensacola, Tallahassee, Gainesville, Lake City, and the Destin-Ft. Walton Beach area are part of the locations where Doantos aims to open locations. This strategic expansion not only leaves a bigger footprint in the state but also emphasizes the brand’s will to be more visible in the Southeast United States.
Jeff Baldwin, Vice President of Development and Franchising at Donatos Pizza, expressed enthusiasm about the expansion.
“Donatos is an opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to join a brand with a strong legacy and a cutting-edge approach to the pizza industry,” said Baldwin in a press release. “Our franchise partners benefit from a dedicated team that helps with everything; each step of the business model has been vetted, measured, and proven.”
The decision to expand comes on the heels of successful openings in other parts of Florida, including Jacksonville, Orlando, Sarasota, and Naples. These sites already set a standard for the brand’s success in the state by proving a high market demand for Donatos’ unique Edge to Edge® pizza experience.
Baldwin claims that the additional employment generated will range from management responsibilities to culinary ones, all vital for the operational success of any new site.
“We are committed to making a positive impact in every new market we enter, fostering local partnerships, and supporting neighborhood initiatives. With our continued growth and franchise opportunities throughout the panhandle, we are excited for more communities to fall in love with Donatos Pizza.
For those attracted to franchise opportunities, Donatos presents a compelling offer. Potential franchisees should be ready for thorough training, continuous support, and the benefit of being part of a brand with more than 50 years of pizza-making experience. The specific franchise website of Donatos provides further information about franchising opportunities.
Jim Grote opened Donatos Pizza in Columbus, Ohio in 1963. Committed to quality, community, and customer satisfaction, the family-owned company has expanded dramatically. Donatos and its franchise partners run more than 175 outlets around the nation today, and its products are also showcased in about 300 non-traditional sites all around.
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Pizza lovers throughout the northern region can soon expect to be savoring their preferred Edge to Edge® pizzas locally as Donatos Pizza keeps growing its operations in Florida, so joining the thousands of consumers who have come to value the unique taste and quality that Donatos offers.
