Dallas’ OneRyan Global has taken a minority stake in Fort Worth-based Mr Gatti’s Pizza in what OneRyan said is a continuation of its investment and commitment to the Mr Gatti’s Pizza brand.
Founded by Amanda S. Ryan in 2018, OneRyan Global is the family office of Ryan founder, Chairman, and CEO G. Brint Ryan and his family.
“We began our journey with Mr Gatti’s in 2022, and we’ve had a terrific experience as operators of multiple Mr Gatti’s Family Entertainment Centers,” Amanda S. Ryan, CEO of OneRyan, said in a statement. “We love the history, the nostalgia, and the margin profile of our Mr Gatti’s restaurants, and we’re making this investment to be closer to the Mr Gatti’s Pizza brand. We believe the future is very bright for Mr Gatti’s, and it’s certainly the most fun investment we manage.”
The amount of the minority investment was not disclosed.
“This marks an exciting chapter for Mr Gatti’s,” Jim Phillips, CEO of Mr Gatti’s Pizza, said in a statement. “Amanda and Brint Ryan bring not only business expertise but also a passion for the Mr Gatti’s Pizza brand. We’re thrilled to partner with leaders who built such a global financial powerhouse and who share our vision and belief in the strength and opportunities ahead.”
“Having built a company recognized nine times on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list (No. 35 on the 2025 list), we look forward to adding the Ryans’ operations expertise to our own,” Phillips added. “Like Mr Gatti’s, the Ryans’ commitment to excellence in all that they do is a perfect fit with our culture and dedication to providing food-first quality and entertainment.”
OneRyan, which supports the investment, philanthropic, and personal needs of the Ryan family, manages a wide range of investments and business interests including real estate, hospitality, private equity, and various operating companies.
Mr Gatti’s Pizza first opened in 1964 as The Pizza Place in Stephenville.
Its 1969 move to Austin came with a name change that paid tribute to the wife of founder James Eure’s maiden name: Gatti. By the 1970s, the Mr Gatti’s chain was experiencing dramatic growth, having introduced the idea of high-quality dining and gaming combined in a single location.
In 2015, Mr Gatti’s relocated its headquarters to Fort Worth following its acquisition by Fort Worth-based private equity firm Sovrano LLC.
Mr Gatti’s has more than 234 restaurants open and in development throughout Texas and the Southeastern U.S.
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