A pizza and entertainment business can build a fiercely loyal customer base by offering multiple avenues of appeal, as other competitors focus only on a single aspect. However, turning a profitable venture can be a difficult accomplishment for individuals managing everything on their own. Entrepreneurs should consider franchising rather than following a traditional small business model to take advantage of the support provided by the franchisor in helping franchisees overcome many of the challenges involved in starting a business.

Those who invest in a franchise can build on an already well-known brand identity while having a proven, reliable partner in their corner. Brands that offer the best franchise opportunities in the market have shown that their business model can be a sustainable and worthwhile business venture.

Even so, from one franchise brand to the next, there are still plenty of differences – even when comparing those that operate in the same industry. Companies that can demonstrate an ability to attract customers across multiple sectors and regions will often be more appealing to those searching for the best franchising option.

Mr Gatti’s Pizza is a great franchise option, as we have earned recognition for our amazing combination of pizza restaurant and family entertainment center (FEC) experiences. Conventional wisdom suggests that business owners should focus on one or the other – but Mr Gatti’s did not get this far by trying to be the same old, same old. Our team has helped plenty of franchisees build well-performing FEC locations beyond what the typical pizza franchise opportunity can offer.

An Pizza and Entertainment Business Experience Unlike the Rest

Traditionally, FECs have a reputation with customers for having uninspired food and games most often designed for young children. While this has worked for some brands, it can limit a franchisee’s growth potential. Thanks to our unique approach, Mr Gatti’s avoids this pitfall by combining a winning menu built around our highly popular pizza and a family entertainment center that features exciting and engaging multi-generational arcade games.

Our Pizza Competes with Some of the Biggest Chains

The pizza served at each Mr Gatti’s location is known for its authentic and delicious taste, which is rarely enjoyed at most FECs. We use fresh ingredients and serve our pizza buffet-style so guests can take it with them as they explore the facility. Our menu also offers a variety of dipping sauces and excellent sides that pair perfectly with our pizza.

The menu at Mr Gatti’s Pizza has become such a notable attraction for customers that it has allowed us to open pizza-specific franchises with our investors. Mr Gatti’s delivery and carryout-only (DELCO) locations focus exclusively on meeting the needs of hungry customers on the go who are mainly interested in our delicious pizzas and sides. This allows franchisees who choose to utilize DELCO model locations to compete alongside some of the biggest names in the pizza industry. Meanwhile, multi-unit franchisees who also operate FECs can count on the taste of our DELCO-generated food to motivate guests to check out the full Mr Gatti’s Pizza FEC experience, ultimately driving business and increasing revenue.

Games Are for More Than Just Kids

Arcade game rooms are another major part of our FECs, as is the case with most businesses in the industry. However, we choose to go beyond the common target market of young children by giving franchisees input on the selection of games in their arcades. Together, we choose game titles that appeal to community members of all ages, which can foster a more engaging environment for every visitor.

This balanced approach ensures that nearly everyone will discover games that catch their eye and make their Mr Gatti’s FEC experience more enjoyable. It’s evident that families with young children are still a core part of our consumer base, so we keep that in mind when building out each arcade room, ensuring each game we add is age-appropriate and does not contain explicit content. This puts parents at ease while providing entertainment that both older and younger audiences can enjoy and removes our need to tailor the entire experience specifically to young guests.

Both the food and FEC aspects play a vital role in building the ideal pizza and entertainment business. Some believe success comes with focusing solely on one or the other. However, Mr Gatti’s track record proves pulling off both at a high level is possible. Our unique approach has helped many of our franchisees benefit from the legacy our brand first established over six decades ago! The Mr Gatti’s Pizza team firmly believes our dual focus on pizza and family entertainment can achieve great results for franchise owners.

Contact us to learn more about how we design a strong FEC model with remarkable food to put Mr Gatti’s franchisees on the path to success!