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title: "Mr Gatti's Pizza to Bring More Deliciousness and Fun with Louisiana Expansion"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/31c26163-4205-4427-b7bf-f4953151aaf0
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230316_mr_gatti39s_pizza_to_bring_more_deliciousness_and_fun_with_louisiana_expans.html
category: "Pizza"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Pizza"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2023-03-16T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T01:01:12.437Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504674900247-0877df9cc836?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Mr Gatti's Pizza to Bring More Deliciousness and Fun with Louisiana Expansion

**TL;DR:** Mr Gatti's Pizza is expanding its reach in Louisiana, with the first new restaurant set to open by spring 2024. Franchise owner Bryant Gielen has been familiar with the brand since 1983 and has already opened several locations in the state.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-03-16. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230316_mr_gatti39s_pizza_to_bring_more_deliciousness_and_fun_with_louisiana_expans.html).*

## Story

Mr Gatti's Pizza has announced its plans to expand its reach in Louisiana. The first restaurant is set to open by spring 2024, bringing its famous pizza and unique gaming experience to more families and pizza lovers.

Franchise owner Bryant Gielen has been familiar with Mr. Gatti's since 1983, when the popular pizza chain was introduced to Louisiana. Inspired by his love for Mr. Gatti's and his entrepreneurial spirit, Bryant opened his first location in Crowley, Louisiana, in April 2010. Since then, he has expanded his business with more locations in Jennings and Eunice.

"Growing up with Mr. Gatti's, I cherished the unique culture, fresh ingredients, and vibrant food-first atmosphere that welcomed me every time I stepped through the doors," said Bryant Gielen. "Over the years, Mr. Gatti's has become a place of belonging for generations of employees. Many of them have been with me since I opened my first location in 2010, and continue to return with their own children. Even people from out of state make a point to stop by because they don't have a Mr. Gatti's in their area, and it brings them joy to taste a slice of home."

“Bryant embodies the enthusiasm and passion for our brands that we look for in every franchisee," said Travis Smith, vice president of marketing at Mr. Gatti's Pizza.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise growth (topic)
- louisiana (location)
- Mr Gatti's Pizza (company)
- Travis Smith (person)
- louisiana market (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230316_mr_gatti39s_pizza_to_bring_more_deliciousness_and_fun_with_louisiana_expans.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/31c26163-4205-4427-b7bf-f4953151aaf0).