Jim Phillips

As franchise systems mature, many of their most successful operators are becoming natural successors to corporate ownership.

A lot has been written since Burger King reported earnings late last week.

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.

Entrepreneur and longtime franchisee G. Brint Ryan has acquired the remaining ownership interest in the pizza and family entertainment chain.

Longtime franchisee G. Brint Ryan has acquired primary ownership of the Mr. Gatti’s Pizza franchisor as CEO Jim Phillips prepares for retirement.

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.

Mr Gatti's Pizza CEO Jim Phillips retires after 11 years.

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

Mr Gatti’s Pizza announced today that Dallas-based OneRyan Global LLC, the family office of businessman and philanthropist G.

OneRyan Global LLC acquires Mr Gatti's Pizza South Park Meadows.

The first location opens today, Nov. 4, in Mexia, Texas, kicking off a series of grand openings at Walmart stores.

Mr Gatti's Pizza celebrates the grand opening of its new location in Victoria, Texas, with a special event on May 1.

October 13, 2023 // Franchising.com // FORT WORTH, TEXAS -- Mr Gatti's Pizza will be celebrating the opening of its new location in Fort Worth on historic Camp Bowie Blvd.

Franchise owners Mark Weeks and Kurt Hayley, who have cherished the Mr Gatti's Pizza brand since childhood, are spearheading this new expansion.

Mr Gatti's Pizza chain welcomes new owners to carry on the legacy of four generational locations, marking a new chapter in the brand’s history.