Mr Gatti’s Pizza Announces Acquisition of Brandenburg and Shepherdsville, Kentucky, Locations

Franchisees will retain staff, modernize restaurants and extend the brand’s legacy in their communities.

February 24, 2026 // Franchising.com // DALLAS, Texas — Mr Gatti’s Pizza announced the acquisition of its Shepherdsville and Brandenburg, Kentucky restaurants by local owners.

Two Kentucky restaurants were acquired by local owners: the Shepherdsville location at 162 Joe B. Hall Ave. and the Brandenburg location at 584 Bypass Road.

The Brandenburg location has planned updates, including new signage, televisions, flooring, and a bathroom remodel.

Both acquisitions involved the brands and local operations and contributed to the retirement of their original owners after more than 40 years of operation.

“It was a perfect match of my love for Mr Gatti’s and my mission to preserve quality jobs for every team member while continuing to serve great food at an incredible price to our local community,” said Siddiqui, whose Shepherdsville restaurant has been open since 1983.

“Aftab and Richie are exactly the kind of franchise partners we value,” said Jim Phillips, CEO of Mr Gatti’s Pizza. “They understand the importance of community, team culture and reinvesting in the business. Their commitment demonstrates strong confidence in the Mr Gatti’s system and our ability to build on a powerful legacy for years to come.”

About Mr Gatti’s Pizza
Mr Gatti's Pizza, originally launched as The Pizza Place in Stephenville, Texas, in 1964, relocated to Austin in 1969. Along with the move came a significant rebranding, adopting the name "Gatti" in homage to the maiden name of founder James Eure's wife. The 1970s marked a period of rapid expansion for the chain, as it pioneered the combination of high-quality dining and entertainment under one roof. Mr Gatti’s Pizza has received various industry recognitions. Today, Mr Gatti’s operates across more than 234 locations in Texas and the Southeastern U.S. 

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