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title: "Donatos Pizza Unveils Its Brand-New Calzato"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/9afc8c1e-d84d-4f32-9351-14600b4ec561
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240702_donatos_pizza_unveils_its_brandnew_calzato.html
category: "Pizza"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Pizza"
published: 2024-07-02T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:02:24.636Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/donatospizza.jpg
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# Donatos Pizza Unveils Its Brand-New Calzato

**TL;DR:** Donatos Pizza has launched its new Calzato menu item, featuring a crispy outside and a melty inside loaded with toppings. Donatos Pizza, founded by Jim Grote in 1963, is a family-owned business known for its famous thin-crust pizzas.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-07-02. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240702_donatos_pizza_unveils_its_brandnew_calzato.html).*

## Story

Made with Donatos’ signature famous thin dough, Calzatos can be customized with up to three toppings. These handheld wonders are folded over and baked to melty perfection, then sprinkled with a blend of Romano, Asiago, and olive oil. Each Calzato is cut into two easy-to-hold pieces, making it an ideal single-serve option for those who crave convenience and flavor in one neat package.

"We are thrilled to introduce our new Calzato to the Donatos menu," said Jodie Conrad, Chief Marketing Officer of Donatos Pizza. "It’s the perfect option for our busy, on-the-go customers. Designed to fit in your hand, the Calzato is a delicious choice for pizza lovers who want to enjoy their meal without slowing down."

Donatos Pizza, founded by Jim Grote in 1963 in Columbus, Ohio, is a family-owned business known for its famous thin-crust pizzas with abundant toppings spread Edge to Edge®. Headquartered in Columbus, Donatos and its franchise partners operate over 175 stores. Additionally, Donatos Pizza is proudly served in nearly 300 non-traditional locations nationwide, including select Red Robin restaurants.

Committed to quality, community, and customer satisfaction, Donatos Pizza has received numerous awards and accolades, reflecting its dedication to excellence and innovation. For more information about Donatos Pizza and franchising opportunities, visit www.donatosfranchise.

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## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- menu pricing (topic)
- new menu item (topic)
- Red Robin (company)
- Donatos Pizza (company)
- Jim Grote (person)
- pizza franchise (topic)
- food innovation (topic)
- Jodie Conrad (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240702_donatos_pizza_unveils_its_brandnew_calzato.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/9afc8c1e-d84d-4f32-9351-14600b4ec561).