Innovating Consistency: Donato's Pizza with CEO Kevin King 2z4g1g

Innovating Consistency: Donato's Pizza with CEO Kevin King In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast, host Jeremy Julian is ed by Kevin King, the CEO of Donatos Pizza, a legacy brand based in Columbus, Ohio. Kevin shares his journey in the restaurant industry, including his return to Donatos, and discusses the company's unique value proposition and operational consistency. The conversation delves into Donatos' emphasis on high-quality ingredients and their strict adherence to consistency, aided by their proprietary technology and operating systems. Kevin also talks about the brand's innovative use of AI in ordering, automation, and their strategic partnerships, including with Red Robin. The episode explores Donatos' future plans, including automation in kitchens and expanding their footprint while maintaining core mission values of quality, service, and hospitality. 00:00 Audio Donatos Pizza 00:11 Introduction to Today's Episode 01:13 Meet Kevin, CEO of Donatos Pizza 01:47 Kevin's Career Journey 02:53 Returning to Donatos 07:23 Donatos' Unique Value Proposition 11:28 Mission and Values of Donatos 14:21 Customer Experience and Market Strategy 16:56 Technology and Innovation at Donatos 30:07 Franchising and Expansion 35:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts j3f