{"id":149664,"date":"2025-07-29T15:51:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/?post_type=topics&#038;p=149664"},"modified":"2025-09-02T21:05:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T21:05:31","slug":"kevin-king-president-and-ceo-of-donatos-pizza-is-coming-to-pizza-expo-columbus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/news\/kevin-king-president-and-ceo-of-donatos-pizza-is-coming-to-pizza-expo-columbus\/149664\/","title":{"rendered":"Kevin King, President and CEO of Donatos Pizza, is Coming to Pizza Expo Columbus!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Donatos Pizza President and CEO Kevin King tapped to give Keynote Address at Pizza Expo Columbus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">We\u2019re excited to announce that Kevin King will be the keynote speaker for the inaugural Pizza Expo Columbus, which will take place Oct. 26-27 at The Greater Columbus Convention Center. Kevin has compiled a very distinguished and impressive career in the restaurant industry \u2014 one that spans over two decades, including lead franchise roles at Ohio-based Donatos, Smoothie King, Papa Murphy\u2019s and Domino\u2019s Pizza. Donatos is currently ranked No. 202 on the Franchise Times Top 400 and No. 12 among pizzeria franchises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Donatos Pizza operates over 460 locations across 29 states \u2013 including 280 non-traditional locations through its partnership with Red Robin. Kevin\u2019s focus since taking over the role of CEO has been to elevate the guest experience for drive-thru and delivery customers as well as better communications and engagement with their 45 franchisees. Specifically, he would like to see improvement in the company\u2019s guest satisfaction scores on pickup and delivery services, which currently make up 40-45 percent of sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">Kevin\u2019s leadership approach has been described as pragmatic and data-driven, emphasizing the development of plans based on concrete information and a commitment to continuous learning.<br \/>\nMoving forward, his key business pillars are: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">Attracting and keeping passionate employees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">Guests and franchisees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">Innovation and expanding the Donatos brand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">Driving growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Make plans now to attend Kevin\u2019s keynote address at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27. For more information or to register, visit our website at <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzaexpocolumbus.pizzatoday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PizzaExpoColumbus.com<\/a> or call (502) 599-4650.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"> It\u2019s all about Pizza, and it\u2019s all for YOU!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Best regards,<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s4\">Bill Oakley,<br \/>\n<\/span>Show Director<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-149616 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FC_PIZ_0825_CoverNOSPINE-200x275-1.jpeg\" alt=\"August 2025 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine, Pizzeria of the Year, Mattenga's Pizzeria, San Antonio, Texas\" width=\"200\" height=\"275\" \/>Read the August 2025 Issue of Pizza Today Magazine<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">In this issue, we announce Pizza Today\u2019s 2025 Pizzeria of the Year. Find out how the owners turned a failing pizzeria purchase into a fast-growing pizza business. Learn how to make a sourdough starter. It\u2019s Green Season! Green Chile, that is. Explore menu ideas that add New Mexican flavors to your pizza. Find out which strip mall locations work best for pizzerias \u2013 and how to maximize traffic. Discover why pizzerias are going with custom mobile apps to capture sales and return visits. Tap into addictive bar menu options to increase check averages. <a href=\"https:\/\/pizzatoday.com\/magazines\/august-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go to the August Issue.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donatos Pizza President and CEO Kevin King tapped to give Keynote Address at Pizza Expo Columbus We\u2019re excited to announce that Kevin King will be the keynote speaker for the inaugural Pizza Expo Columbus, which will take place Oct. 26-27 at The Greater Columbus Convention Center. 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