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Donatos Pizza

Leadership

Donatos Pizza CEO Tom Krouse to retire; Kevin King named new chief executive

 By Heather Lalley on May 01, 2024

Krouse, who has been the pizza chain’s CEO since 2010, will depart in October. King has been Donatos’ president for two years.

Technology

Donatos Pizza to launch pizza vending machine

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 13, 2023

The chain and its sister companies Agape Automation and the Grote Co. are co-developing the automated pizzeria with robotics firm Appetronix.

Leadership

Donatos names Steven Graves chief information officer

By Heather Lalley on May 17, 2022

Graves will be responsible for digital growth and other initiatives at the pizza chain.

Leadership

Kevin King returns to Donatos, this time as president

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 17, 2021

King worked for the fast-casual pizza chain from 1990 to 2003 and served as vice president of development.

Workforce

Restaurants try a bonanza of benefits to recruit and retain employees

By Peter Romeo on May 18, 2021

The perks can range from access to a personal trainer to a clothing allowance for new managers as the industry looks to combat a labor shortage.

Food

Plants keep growing on menus in sandwiches, salads and more

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 27, 2021

Taste Tracker: Nathan’s and Buona go meatless; spring salads from Cava, Mod Pizza and more; Silver Diner adds a dozen seasonal specials; and tacos trend for Cinco de Mayo.

Food

Operators bid goodbye to January with winter meals and deals

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 26, 2021

Taste Tracker: Big discounts at Farmer Boys, Luna Grill wraps it to go, Zaxby’s taps Chinese flavors and bagel seasoning inspires Firehouse Subs.

Financing

Earnings roundup: Red Robin, Cracker Barrel, J. Alexander’s, Chuy’s, Marriott

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 06, 2020

Here’s a snapshot of how those operations fared during Q3, along with a look at how they intend to improve their performance.

Operations

Red Robin puts 3-year timetable on addition of Donatos pizza

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2020

The co-branding effort figures large in the casual chain’s updated turnaround plan.

Food

Health competes with indulgence and whimsy in recent LTOs

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 28, 2020

New menu launches tap into diet-friendly fare, Super Bowl promotions and more.

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