Mrgattis Pizza Fec

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Reviewed sources

    Mr Gatti’s operates pizza restaurants that combine food service with family entertainment, including arcade games, party rooms, and buffet options at some locations. Its family entertainment center format serves families and groups dining, playing games, or holding gatherings.

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    Mrgattis Pizza Fec quick facts

    Is Mrgattis Pizza Fec a franchise?
    Yes. Mrgattis Pizza Fec offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 54 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 60).
    How much does it cost to open a Mrgattis Pizza Fec franchise?
    The Mrgattis Pizza Fec Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $251,000 for its multi-unit format (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 23). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What ongoing fees does Mrgattis Pizza Fec charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $15,000 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Mrgattis Pizza Fec disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Mrgattis Pizza Fec FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 59). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Mrgattis Pizza Fec locations are there?
    The FDD reports 55 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 60). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is Mrgattis Pizza Fec a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $251,000 (Area development total range low) in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 17 separate groups: other measures for 7 Franchised and corporate-owned FECs locations; other measures for 27 Franchised and corporate-owned FECs locations; other measures for 6 Franchised and corporate-owned FECs locations; other measures for 6 Franchised and corporate-owned FECs locations; other measures for 6 Franchised and corporate-owned FECs locations; other measures for 5 Franchised and corporate-owned FECs locations; other measures for 23 Franchised and corporate-owned FECs locations; other measures for 27 Franchised and corporate-owned FECs locations; other measures for 23 Franchised and corporate-owned FECs locations; other measures for 23 Franchised and corporate-owned FECs locations; other measures for 27 Franchised and corporate-owned FECs locations; other measures for 7 Franchised and corporate-owned FECs locations; other measures for 6 Franchised and corporate-owned FECs locations; other measures for 7 Franchised and corporate-owned FECs locations; other measures for 7 Franchised and corporate-owned FECs locations; other measures for 6 Franchised and corporate-owned FECs locations; other measures for 27 Franchised and corporate-owned FECs locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 2 in 2025, to 55 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Mrgattis Pizza Fec head-to-head

    Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 23

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty weekly gross salesMain ongoing fee

    68 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    17 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    7 locations

    Other measures · 7 locations

    Who is counted
    Top 25% of facilities with 10,000–30,000 square feet.
    Period
    Average gross revenues
    Excluded
    Not open full FY2025, permanently closed, outside 3,500–30,000 sqft or unrepresentative prototype extremes; costs exclude franchise fees, royalties, marketing, financing and income taxes.
    Method
    Unaudited actual reported gross revenues; largely Southwestern US. Table1 top half largely established >20 years. Tables1/2 source annual mean discrepancy retained.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 61

    Net −22 outlets, 2023–2025

    0772023892024552025+12−34

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($251,000) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units went from 53 to 55 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 23
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top 25% of facilities with 10,000–30,000 square feet. · PDF p. 59
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Total of facilities with 10,000–30,000 square feet. · PDF p. 59
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top 25% of facilities with 3,500–9,999 square feet. · PDF p. 59
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Second 25% of facilities with 3,500–9,999 square feet. · PDF p. 59
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Third 25% of facilities with 3,500–9,999 square feet. · PDF p. 59
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottom 25% of facilities with 3,500–9,999 square feet. · PDF p. 59
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All facilities with 3,500–9,999 square feet. · PDF p. 59
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Fiscal Year 2025 facilities with 10,000–30,000 square feet that operated throug… · PDF p. 60
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Fiscal Year 2025 facilities with 3,500–9,999 square feet that operated througho… · PDF p. 60
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 3,500–9,999 sqft · PDF p. 60; PDF p. 59
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 10,000–30,000 sqft · PDF p. 60
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 10,000–30,000 sqft · PDF p. 59
    14. [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 10,000–30,000 sqft · PDF p. 59
    15. [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top 25% of fiscal-year facilities with 10,000–30,000 square feet. · PDF p. 59
    16. [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Second 25% of fiscal-year facilities with 10,000–30,000 square feet. · PDF p. 59
    17. [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottom 25% of facilities with 10,000–30,000 square feet. · PDF p. 59
    18. [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All 27 facilities with 10,000–30,000 square feet. · PDF p. 59
    19. [19]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 61

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.

    Territory & operations

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025deferred franchise fees current$50,000
    2025operating lease liabilities current$309,974
    2025notes payable current$1,833,333
    2025total current liabilities$2,894,665
    2025deferred franchise fees noncurrent$1,493,125
    2025total liabilities$24,144,728
    2025member deficit-$1,435,731
    2025cash and cash equivalents$926,812
    2025accounts receivable$393,964
    2025due from member$59,856
    2025inventories$10,711
    2025prepaid expenses and other current assets$143,690

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

    At a glance

    Business history

    Not reviewed

    Owner participation

    Not reviewed

    Territory language

    Litigation disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Bankruptcy disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Agreement term

    Not reviewed

    Reader notes on wording

    Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 60 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 All formats Franchised 2023 — Start of year

      “2023 67 76 +9”

      Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 60 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 All formats Franchised 2024 — Start of year

      “2024 76 87 +11”

      Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 60 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 All formats Franchised 2024 — End of year

      “2024 76 87 +11”

      Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 60 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 All formats Franchised 2023 — End of year

      “2023 67 76 +9”

      Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.

    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.

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