Fort Worth, Texas — Mr Gatti’s Pizza has promoted two key executives. Travis Smith has been promoted to executive vice president, and Ryan Morris has been promoted to senior vice president of real estate and general counsel.
“Travis and Ryan have demonstrated incredible dedication and played key roles in our brand’s success,” says Jim Philips, CEO of Mr Gatti’s Pizza. “With Travis focused on increasing the brand’s presence and revenue and Ryan leading our Walmart project, we know we are in great hands. These promotions are a testament to our trust in their abilities to help build a strong future for Mr Gatti’s Pizza.”
As the new executive vice president, Smith will lead the brand’s overall expansion strategy, concentrating on increasing sales and optimizing operations. Since joining Mr Gatti’s in June 2019 as vice president of marketing, Smith has revitalized the brand’s marketing strategies. His proven track record and deep industry knowledge will be key to driving the brand forward.
In his new role as senior vice president of real estate and general counsel, Morris will spearhead the brand’s recently announced strategic partnership with Walmart to open 92 new locations within their stores. Morris, who joined Mr Gatti’s nearly 5 years ago as corporate counsel, will now oversee all legal and real estate aspects of this significant expansion.
Mr Gatti’s Pizza, which originally launched as The Pizza Place in Stephenville, Texas, in 1964, underwent a transformation when it relocated to Austin in 1969. Along with the move came a significant rebranding, adopting the name “Gatti” in homage to the maiden name of founder James Eure’s wife. The 1970s marked a period of rapid expansion for the chain, as it pioneered the combination of high-quality dining and entertainment under one roof. Today, Mr Gatti’s has more than 230 active and forthcoming locations in Texas and the Southeast. For more information, visit www.mrgattispizza.com and https://gattispizzafranchise.com/.
SOURCE: Mr Gatti’s Pizza