Mr Gatti’s Pizza is celebrating the opening of its new Fort Worth Family Entertainment Center at 5203 McCart Ave., Suite 205. The grand opening at 11 a.m. Aug. 26 kicks off a week-long celebration with special raffle prizes and Gatti’s merchandise. The location will offer an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet, dessert pizzas, a salad bar, a 7,500-square-foot game room with more than 40 arcade games and a party/conference room that can seat more than 60 people.
This significant investment, more than $3 million, is expected to not only attract the popular Texas-based pizza chain to a new location, but also stimulate local economic growth by creating more than 50 new jobs in Fort Worth.
Kirk Jeffries, franchise owner of the new store, is a proud Comanche, Texas native with deep roots in the Lone Star State. Raised in Texas and graduating from Texas Tech University, Jeffries has always had a strong connection to his local culture and community. Jeffries’ love for Mister Gatti’s Pizza is lifelong, and the iconic brand has been an integral part of his life for as long as he can remember.
“This new family entertainment center is more than just an expansion of Gatti’s, it’s a commitment to enriching the Fort Worth community,” Jeffries said. “I’m committed to creating a space where families can come together and make lasting memories, and I invite the community to discover the fun and tradition of Gatti’s Pizza, a brand that has brought smiles to so many people for decades.”
Jeffries is no stranger to restaurant operations, having owned and operated other franchises including Jason’s Deli. This location will be the third of many restaurants owned and planned by Gatti. The first is a delivery and carry-out location at 2812 Horne Street, Suite 100 in Fort Worth, Texas. The second is a family entertainment center at 316 North Green River Road in Evansville, Indiana.
The new location is expected to be a vibrant addition to the Fort Worth community, combining the appeal of Mister Gatti’s Pizza with a strong commitment to community engagement and economic revitalization. Beginning August 26, Fort Worth and surrounding area residents will be among the first to experience the restaurant’s all-you-can-eat pizza buffet, salad bar, entertainment space, games and more.