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Donatos Top Associates Square Off in Pizza Triathlon

The pepperoni and cheese will fly when Donatos Pizza hosts competition, Saturday, September 13

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9/10/2008 (Columbus, OH) --

In honor of the Summer Olympic Games, Donatos Pizza will host the final round of its Pizza Triathlon on Saturday, September 13. The event, which features three events testing service, quality and speed, will crown the associate who is at the pinnacle of pizza preparation.

Associates from each of Donatos' markets have been battling since July, first in store-level face-offs and then district-level challenges in six different states. Now, the best and brightest will go head-to-head in the final round of the ultimate pizza contest.

The pepperoni and cheese will fly as each finalist races against the clock to complete the three back-to-back events. Associates will recite the "Donatos Top Ten" service promise, sauce and cheese a large thin-crust pizza, and place 100 pieces of pepperoni on one large thin-crust pizza.

The associate who whizzes through the three events in the quickest amount of time and with the greatest amount of accuracy will be crowned the winner of the inaugural Donatos Pizza Triathlon. The top three winners will receive gold, silver and bronze medals for their achievements. The three medalists will also receive airline gift cards, allowing them to take trips of their choice.

"At Donatos we are dedicated to making each of our customers' days better through both our exceptional service and quality products," said Jane Grote Abell, Donatos president and COO. "To continue achieving this goal, we are always looking for fun ways our associates can improve their skills. The Pizza Triathlon is an exciting event that builds camaraderie, challenges our associates and recognizes their hard work."

When:

Donatos Associate Pizza Triathlon

Saturday, September 13

1-4 p.m.

Where:

Donatos Pizza Training Center (located directly behind Donatos' Home Office)

1157 Claycraft Road

Columbus, Ohio 43230

Media contact:
Tom Santor
(614) 416-7700
tsantor@donatos.com