Quick Verdict · who it fits
Mr. Gatti's Pizza fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale food & beverage concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Item 19 median rev
$739k population not disclosed in this filing
System size (Item 20)
97 +9
Company-owned units
50
Item 3 litigation
1 suit
Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible•Bankruptcy disclosed•1 Item 3 case
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$173k
Median
$739k
P75
$1.32M
▪ fiscal year 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
98
Total units open
as of end of fiscal year 2025
9
Units opened last year
2
Units closed last year
2 ceased operations—other reasons
7
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
3
Questions to ask
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| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Gatti's Pizza | Disclosed | — | — | — | 97 |
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Mr. Gatti's Pizza is franchised by Mr. Gatti's Operating, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. Mr. Gatti's Pizza discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $739,265. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
As of their 2026 FDD, Mr. Gatti's Pizza has 97 total locations, with 9 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Mr. Gatti's Pizza grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
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