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title: "Mr Gatti's Brings Famous Pizza in a New Concept to Downtown Opelika"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/c5ff7758-173a-49f3-907e-e83b9568897d
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230804_mr_gatti39s_brings_famous_pizza_in_a_new_concept_to_downtown_opelika.html
category: "Pizza"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Pizza"
topics: ["Emerging brands"]
published: 2023-08-04T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:33:22.813Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504674900247-0877df9cc836?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Mr Gatti's Brings Famous Pizza in a New Concept to Downtown Opelika

**TL;DR:** Mr Gatti's Pizza has opened a new location in Opelika, Alabama, offering a modern bar-like atmosphere. The new concept blends a welcoming environment for adults and families, bringing the beloved brand back to Alabama.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-08-04. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230804_mr_gatti39s_brings_famous_pizza_in_a_new_concept_to_downtown_opelika.html).*

## Story

Franchise owners, Mark Weeks and Kurt Hayley, both share a deep personal connection to Mr Gatti's Pizza having grown up with the brand. "Some of my most cherished moments were spent at Mr Gatti's during my childhood. From birthday celebrations to school events and sports ceremonies, the presence of Mr Gatti's food always brought us together, said Hayley.

"Unfortunately, the location in Auburn, Alabama, where I grew up, closed its doors on my 21st birthday. Despite numerous dining options available to me that day, I chose to celebrate it at Mr Gatti's because its food and ambiance hold such profound significance in shaping my upbringing. That's why we are thrilled to bring the beloved brand back to Alabama, starting with Opelika."

The new concept creates a welcoming environment that seamlessly blends the best of both worlds: a bar-like ambiance that appeals to adults and a warm, family-oriented feel that caters to all age groups.

As the community eagerly anticipates the return of this beloved pizza chain, the team at Mr Gatti's is committed to providing an unparalleled dining experience, fueled by delicious food, warm hospitality, and an ambiance that invites lasting memories.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- Mr Gatti's Pizza (company)
- new concept (topic)
- brand revival (topic)
- Auburn, Alabama (location)
- Opelika, Alabama (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230804_mr_gatti39s_brings_famous_pizza_in_a_new_concept_to_downtown_opelika.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/c5ff7758-173a-49f3-907e-e83b9568897d).