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Gatti’s Pizza Celebrates Milestone Year Of Development In 2017

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• Gatti’s Pizza rolls out two new prototypes for the brand; opens record number of corporate-owned locations
• Signed first franchise in seven years for new restaurant to open in Killeen, Texas in 2018, marking the company’s return to franchising
• Roll out of Take-and-Bake pizza and Chicken Wings

January 24, 2018 // Franchising.com // FORT WORTH, Texas - Gatti’s Pizza celebrated a milestone year for franchise development in 2017. Two years since purchasing the iconic pizza chain, the new ownership rolled out two new prototypes for the brand: Mr. Gatti’s, the family fast casual concept with small arcade, and Gatti’s Pizza, the pizza buffet with family entertainment center.

To support the reenergized brand, the company opened up a record number of corporate-owned locations, including four DFW-area restaurants featuring the new prototypes. Behind an energized ownership group, this key focus on franchise development has created a rich pipeline of new leads converting into new franchisees. Gatti’s Pizza signed on its first franchise for the brand in seven years, which will open a new location in Killeen, Texas in early 2018. The deal marked the company’s return to franchising and kicked off a national development campaign with a goal to grow to 300 locations by 2022.

Alongside the updated looks, Gatti’s Pizza gave the menu some tasty additions too. A variety of new product offerings included flatbread pizzas, new salads and desserts. In October, the company followed with Take-and-Bake pizzas, blending the best of takeout with fresh-out-of-the-oven pizza. Chicken wings also flew onto the scene, a permanent addition by the end of the year.

“In all my years in the restaurant business, I’ve never seen an organization accomplish all that we’ve achieved in 2017 alone across the Gatti’s Pizza network,” said Michael Poates, President of the Fort Worth-based brand. “We are excited about the resurgence of this legendary brand and reconnecting with its loyal and passionate guests. The brand will continue to flourish with a fantastic team of franchisees and the most dedicated corporate staff in the industry behind it.”

More information is available at gattispizza.com or by calling 817-546-3500.

About Gatti’s Pizza

Gatti’s Pizza, based in Fort Worth, is part of the iconic Mr. Gatti’s family. Mr. Gatti’s first opened its doors as The Pizza Place in Stephenville, Texas, in 1964. With a move to Austin in 1969 also came a name change, which paid tribute to the wife of founder James Eure and her maiden name: Gatti. By the 70s, the chain was experiencing dramatic growth and had become a household name. In the 80s and 90s, Mr. Gatti’s expanded the concept to include GattiTown, a 25,000-square-foot family entertainment center devoting 10,000 square feet to a colossal Midway-type game room. James Eure’s vision is now 97 restaurants strong and counting, including Gatti’s Pizza and GattiTown restaurants. More information is available at gattispizza.com or by calling 817-546-3500.

Contacts:

Ashley Mungiguerra
Media Relations
BizCom Associates
214-641-4870
ashley@bizcompr.com

Jack Sibley
Franchise Relations
Vice President of Franchise Development
Jack.sibley@gattispizza.com
817-546-3500

SOURCE Gatti’s Pizza

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