Donatos Pizza: Houston Debut Set For November

Humble residents gain access to a new pizza option this coming Saturday, November 14. Donatos Pizza, an Ohio-based chain, will open its first store in the Houston area at 15906 Woodland Hills Drive.

The brand, founded in 1963 by Jim Grote, currently operates more than 170 locations across the United States. Beyond its standalone restaurants, the company serves food in sports stadiums and select Red Robin locations. The menu features thin, crispy crust pizzas with toppings applied from edge to edge. Options include veggie, four cheese, and pepperoni with hot honey. The restaurant also sells sandwiches, salads, and wings.

Tyler Wheatley, the local franchisee, signed an agreement to open three Donatos locations in northeast Houston. Wheatley is a University of Houston graduate who worked in the technology industry for over 20 years. The chain already operates three stores in Dallas.

Wheatley stated that he values the brand's focus on community impact and supporting team members. He noted that the unique Edge to Edge concept and the quality of the product convinced him to bring the chain to Houston.

The store's opening marks the chain's first physical presence in the Houston market. Wheatley expects to introduce the distinctive pizza style to local customers starting this weekend.