Donatos Pizza has returned to Georgia after pulling out of the market in 2002.
The Columbus, Ohio-based company said franchisee Southern Moose Investments, consisting of partners Bob Fischer, Adam Kurena, Cassie Greene and their families, has opened a new strip-mall unit in the Medical Arts area of Savannah, Ga.
The May 21 opening marked a return to Georgia for the brand after it closed its Atlanta stores and pulled out of the state in 2002. McDonald’s Corp. purchased the Donatos chain in 1999 and sold it back to the brand’s founder, Jim Grote, in 2003.
The new unit covers 2,000 square feet and features 30 seats. It offers what the company described as “a contemporary and spacious dine-in experience.”
“We’re excited to open a location in the Savannah area,” said Tom Krouse, Donatos CEO, in a statement. “Our new franchise partners have already proven to be successful and we are excited for what they will add to the Donatos’ family.”
Donatos and its franchise partners operate 160 restaurants in 10 states.
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