Donatos Pizza

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What to know about Donatos Pizza franchise? Donatos Pizza is a pizza delivery restaurant franchisor headquartered in Gahanna, Ohio, United States. It has nearly 200 locations in eleven states, with the majority of locations in Ohio. The Donatos menu includes traditional and specialty pizzas, sandwiches, salads, wings, pasta, and desserts. Donatos Pizza has a "Thin & Crispy" option for its pizza which contains less cheese and sauce than the company's standard pies. Donatos also offers a gluten-free crust. In 1963, Ohio State sophomore Jim Grote purchased the original Donatos located on the south side of Columbus, Ohio, for $1,300. In 1991, the Donatos Pizza in Zanesville, Ohio, opened as the company's first franchise location. Donatos Pizza is based in Columbus, OH. Scroll down to learn more!How much does a Donatos Pizza franchise cost?Are you wondering how much is a Donatos Pizza franchise? Before starting a Donatos Pizza franchise, it is important to know the franchise fee, working capital and other costs required to start the business.The minimum investment amount required to open a Donatos Pizza franchise is $391,500 and can go all the way up to $750,747. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the Donatos Pizza business ramps up. This can take as little as 6 months to over 2 years depending on the franchise opportunity. You should speak to at least 5 Donatos Pizza franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a Donatos Pizza business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income.After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your Donatos Pizza franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.