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title: "Donatos Pizza is Set to Develop Three New Locations in Maryland"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/5f82d007-ff16-412b-8f3a-abff6d1e8c00
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240613_donatos_pizza_is_set_to_develop_three_new_locations_in_maryland.html
category: "Pizza"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Pizza"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-06-13T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:40:30.860Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/donatospizza.jpg
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# Donatos Pizza is Set to Develop Three New Locations in Maryland

**TL;DR:** Donatos Pizza plans to develop three new locations in Maryland and hopes to grow up to 50 traditional and non-traditional locations in the Maryland and Virginia region. The brand has already introduced its presence to 20 Red Robin locations in the area through a strategic partnership.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-06-13. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240613_donatos_pizza_is_set_to_develop_three_new_locations_in_maryland.html).*

## Story

The premium pizza franchise hopes to grow up to 50 traditional and non-traditional locations within the Maryland and Virginia region. With Donatos Pizza’s strategic partnership with Red Robin, the brand has already introduced its presence to 20 Red Robin locations within the area, affirming Donato Pizza’s commitment to offering its signature flavors to the Maryland communities.

According to Macrotrends, the DMV’s population has increased to 5.45 million people, making this the perfect area for future growth and development. The recent Maryland deal not only showcases the strengths of the Donatos Pizza franchise model but also demonstrates the brand’s dedication to meeting the evolving tastes and demands of pizza lovers in vibrant communities.

“We are thrilled to embark on this incredible new chapter of growth and bring Donatos Pizza to even more communities throughout Maryland,” said President of Donatos Pizza, Kevin King. “Our partnership with Red Robin has proven to be massively successful, allowing us to introduce our unique Edge to Edge® pizzas to more customers who appreciate our commitment to quality and flavor. Having witnessed the enthusiastic reception of Donatos Pizza in local Red Robin locations across Maryland, we're confident that the state is primed for our brand to become a cherished staple within the community.”

“With the support of our loyal fans and dedicated franchise partners, Donatos Pizza has the potential to expand in Maryland with over 50 locations offering our premium pizza,” said Vice President of Franchise Development at Donatos Pizza, Jeff Baldwin. “We are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead as we continue our development efforts in Maryland and remain committed to delivering exceptional pizza and service nationwide.”

Donatos Pizza, founded by Jim Grote in 1963, is known for their famous thin crust pizzas loaded with toppings spread Edge to Edge®. With 471 locations across 28 states, Donatos and its franchise partners operate 177 traditional restaurants and proudly serve Donatos in 294 non-traditional locations nationwide. For more information, visit www.donatosfranchise.com.

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## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- partnership (topic)
- Virginia (location)
- Maryland (location)
- Red Robin (company)
- Donatos Pizza (company)
- regional growth (topic)
- Kevin King (person)
- Jim Grote (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240613_donatos_pizza_is_set_to_develop_three_new_locations_in_maryland.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/5f82d007-ff16-412b-8f3a-abff6d1e8c00).