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title: "Donatos Pizza looks for a bigger slice of Texas"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/9055a8e5-f3c9-4537-8b02-bec91eba2593
source: "Franchise Magazine USA"
original_url: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/donatos-pizza-looks-for-a-bigger-slice-of-texas/
author: "Andrew Carlo"
category: "Pizza"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Pizza"
published: 2025-01-29T18:34:50.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T01:02:30.725Z
image: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Donatos-Pizza.jpg
---

# Donatos Pizza looks for a bigger slice of Texas

**TL;DR:** Donatos Pizza plans to open three new locations in Texas, including restaurants in Houston and the Dallas-Fort Worth market, as part of its goal to open 100 locations in the state. The franchise currently has two Texas locations and is seeking franchise groups and partners to build the first 30 locations in the Greater Houston market.

*By Andrew Carlo, originally published in Franchise Magazine USA on 2025-01-29. [Read the original](https://franchisemagazineusa.com/donatos-pizza-looks-for-a-bigger-slice-of-texas/).*

## Story

Donatos Pizza announced that it has big plans for Texas.

The food and beverage brand reported that it will open three new locations in the Lone Star State including restaurants in Houston and multiple stops in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

Additionally, Donatos wants to increase its overall presence in Texas through opportunities in Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, Waco, and East Texas. Overall, Donatos wants to open 100 locations in Texas.

The franchise currently has two Texas locations north of Dallas in Flower Mount and Frisco.

“We are looking to sign franchise groups and partners to build the first 30 locations in the Greater Houston market,” said Jeff Baldwin, vice president of development and franchising at Donatos. “With decades of experience and valuable insights, we offer exceptional support to our franchise partners, providing a scalable and profitable opportunity for those seeking to join the brand.”

Donatos Pizza, founded by Jim Grote in 1963 in Columbus, Ohio. Today, Donatos remains based in Columbus and its franchise partners operate more than 175 locations nationally. Donatos Pizza products are also served in nearly 300 non-traditional locations, including Red Robin restaurants.

“With strong brand recognition and proven success across the nation, we know our business model is the right fit for franchise groups looking to develop in Texas,” said Kevin King, CEO and president at Donatos Pizza. “This year, we are looking to add 3-5 new locations across DFW and Houston. We look forward to welcoming aspiring Texas entrepreneurs to explore our franchise opportunity and for customers to experience the difference of our high-quality pizza.”

## Entities

- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- texas (location)
- Franchise Magazine USA (publication)
- houston (location)
- Andrew Carlo (person)
- restaurant growth (topic)
- Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas (location)
- texas market (topic)
- Red Robin (company)
- Donatos Pizza (company)

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Originally reported by Andrew Carlo, Franchise Magazine USA (https://franchisemagazineusa.com/donatos-pizza-looks-for-a-bigger-slice-of-texas/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/9055a8e5-f3c9-4537-8b02-bec91eba2593).