Longtime Franchisee Takes Full Ownership of Mr Gatti's
As franchise systems mature, many of their most successful operators are becoming natural successors to corporate ownership.
· 1851 Franchise· August 13, 2026
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G. Brint Ryan
G. Brint Ryan is a person in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2026. 8 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
⛫ The "Burger Wars" are a Mirage
A lot has been written since Burger King reported earnings late last week.
· Empires Weekly· August 10, 2026
Ownership transition at Mr Gatti's Pizza
G. Brint Ryan has acquired the remaining ownership in Mr Gatti's Pizza, with CEO Jim Phillips to remain until a new chief executive is named.
· Franchise Magazine USA· August 9, 2026
Longtime Franchisee Takes Full Ownership Control of Mr Gatti's
Entrepreneur and longtime franchisee G. Brint Ryan has acquired the remaining ownership interest in the pizza and family entertainment chain.
· QSR Magazine· August 7, 2026
Mr. Gatti’s acquired by a longtime franchisee
Longtime franchisee G. Brint Ryan has acquired primary ownership of the Mr. Gatti’s Pizza franchisor as CEO Jim Phillips prepares for retirement.
· Nation's Restaurant News· August 7, 2026
Mr Gatti's Pizza acquired by franchisee G. Brint Ryan as CEO Jim Phillips retires
Entrepreneur and franchisee G. Brint Ryan has taken full ownership of Mr Gatti's Pizza, overseeing a brand that now has 200 locations open or in development.
· Pizza Marketplace· August 7, 2026
5 of the biggest restaurant franchisee deals in H1
Restaurant franchisees made big deals in H1, including Red Robin's $96 million sale.
· Restaurant Dive· July 2, 2026
OneRyan Global Acquires Controlling Interest in Mr Gatti’s Pizza
Mr Gatti’s Pizza announced today that Dallas-based OneRyan Global LLC, the family office of businessman and philanthropist G.
· Franchising.com· January 21, 2026