Mr Gatti's Pizza acquired by franchisee G. Brint Ryan as CEO Jim Phillips retiresPhoto: Mr Gatti's PizzaAugust 7, 2026Summarize with ChatGPT Grok Perplexity ClaudeEntrepreneur and longtime franchisee G. Brint Ryan has acquired the remaining ownership interest in Mr Gatti's Pizza, making him the primary owner of the pizza and family entertainment brand, according to a press release. The acquisition coincides with the planned retirement of CEO Jim Phillips, who has spearheaded the 60-year-old company's growth since acquiring it in 2015. My wife Amanda and I are honored to carry that legacy forward as we invest in the continued growth of Mr Gatti's. Under Phillips' 11-year tenure, Mr Gatti's grew its restaurant footprint by 50%, expanded from three states to 12 and nearly doubled its systemwide revenue over the past five years. "Leading Mr Gatti's over the past 11 years has been one of the great privileges of my career," Phillips said in the release.