Donatos Pizza’s CEO to retire in October; substitute named

Tom Krouse will retire as CEO of Donatos Pizza in October. Kevin King, the emblem’s president for the previous two years, will think the function of CEO and president, in step with a press unencumber.

Krouse joined Donatos Pizza in 2000, having served 18 years at Wendy’s. He at the beginning oversaw the Donatos’ franchise enlargement and building of the emblem’s retail department, Jane’s Dough Top rate Meals.

“I believe just like the luckiest man alive to have had the chance to steer an organization with wonderful other people and an amazing challenge,” Krouse mentioned within the unencumber. “I am in reality commemorated. I’m so glad for Kevin and Donatos as a result of he’s the very best option to take this corporate into the long run.”

Underneath Krouse’s steerage, Donatos Pizza has completed the next:

• Corporate has doubled in measurement.
• Franchise device has grown from 10 companions to 45 companions.
• Chain named one among 5 leading edge eating place manufacturers identified by way of Country’s Eating place Information with a 2023 CREATORS Award.
• Moderate unit gross sales 60% upper than pizza trade reasonable.
• Franchise pleasure ranking 13 issues upper than franchise benchmark.

King prior to now served as VP of building from 1990 to 2003, and spent his early profession with Domino’s Pizza. He additionally labored with Papa Murphy’s as SVP of operations and CDO.

“Tom’s management and suggest since rejoining Donatos has been not anything in need of remarkable,” King mentioned within the unencumber. “He is been a ravishing mentor and a real pal. I am extremely thankful for the chance to be informed from him and construct upon his legacy. In combination, with our proficient and numerous management workforce, I am excited to proceed to raise Donatos’ recognition for scrumptious meals, robust group ties, and an unwavering dedication to our values.”

Donatos has 468 places in 28 states.