WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Mr. Gatti's Pizza is set to expand its footprint in Texas following a recent partnership with Walmart.
Mr. Gatti's Pizza has partnered with Walmart to bring its pizza to 92 stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Kentucky, according to an article posted to the pizza chain's Facebook page.
The agreement will kick off in the fourth quarter of 2024 with 12 new Mr. Gatti's locations opening in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, according to Pizza Marketplace.
Pizza Marketplace reported that Mr. Gatti's locations will open in Walmart stores across the four states, with a long-term goal of potentially expanding to Walmart nationwide.
"Driven by the retailer's focus on value and quality, Walmart approached us about a partnership because it recognized Mr Gatti's as a regional favorite with a 55-year legacy of delivering exceptional taste and experiences to our customers," Jim Phillips, CEO of Mr. Gatti's Pizza, said in a press release. "We've been vocal for years now about our ambitious growth goals, and this partnership with Walmart enables us to accelerate our expansion into new areas while continuing to strengthen our presence in familiar communities, bolstering our legacy for long-term success, one slice at a time. We are proud to recognize that Mr Gatti's and Walmart share the same customers, so we believe this is a winning combination to better serve our communities."
Pizza Marketplace reported that the new locations will offer counter service, seating, and Mr. Gatti's menu of pizzas, wings, salads and sandwiches.
Customers can also order for dine-in or takeout, with delivery services available to surrounding areas.
The expansion is expected to double the number of Mr. Gatti's Pizzas nationwide, bringing its total number of stores to 230, according to Pizza Marketplace.
