Kevin King

CEO & President at Donatos Pizza

Speaker

Kevin King is a visionary leader with a distinguished executive career in the restaurant industry spanning over three decades with multiple household brands including Smoothie King, Papa Murphy’s and Chase Bank. With expertise cultivated through a dynamic journey in development and operational roles, he has been instrumental in the creation of more than 1,500 restaurants across six countries.

Currently serving as President & CEO of Donatos Pizza, King expertly drives accelerated growth while maintaining an unwavering commitment to the brand’s core values. A familiar face to the family-owned company, King originally joined Donatos in 1990, where he spent 13 years establishing a strong model for franchising as Vice President of Development. Upon returning as President in 2022, King has cultivated a diverse and talented leadership team, ensuring a well-rounded foundation in franchising, operations, marketing, people services, and technology as Donatos Pizza continues to innovate and expand. King is a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He and his wife, Leslie, reside in Upper Arlington, Ohio, and have three children, Laura, Drew, and Ethan.