A business owner should not solely focus on food if looking to create the best pizza franchise on the market. While the food’s taste is absolutely crucial to their chances of success, it does not have to be the only aspect that can attract consumers. Businesses that can effectively combine an interactive customer experience, such as a Family Entertainment Center (FEC), along with delicious food, can likely elevate their growth potential. 

However, those who attempt to do so by following a traditional small business format may find this difficult to accomplish on their own. Franchising with an established brand helps them overcome many obstacles that small businesses traditionally struggle with. 

Mr Gatti’s Pizza offers a family entertainment franchise that can combine the best of both worlds: crowd-pleasing pizza and memorable family fun. Mr Gatti’s holds a rich legacy with our roots in some communities stretching back for decades. It all began with our freshly made pizzas, full of flavor and craveable toppings, and continues to serve as the centerpiece of our menu today.

Mr Gatti’s also provides an FEC experience that is as well-rounded as any other option on the market. With our arcade games and party rooms, guests have plenty of additional reasons to choose our locations over the many different pizza shops in their area. Mr Gatti’s has leveraged these differentiators to give our franchisees a valuable leg up in the competitive pizza market and build a loyal customer base.

Going Beyond Just Pizza

In the highly competitive pizza restaurant industry, pizza makers constantly search for ways to market their businesses. Entrepreneurs who opt to franchise, however, can better capitalize on the brand recognition that the franchisor has already established among consumers. Mr Gatti’s Pizza holds lasting ties to many communities, where our pizza shops have served as much more than just a place for a great meal. 

Beyond our delicious pizza, each of our Mr Gatti’s FEC franchises are outfitted with an arcade room offering customers a variety of games. Guests can enjoy the interactive element our arcade rooms offer, playing games with friends and family and making fond memories together – the kind of experience that can’t be found at your average pizza shop and just another aspect of our business model that encourages customers to return.

As a Mr Gatti's franchisee, you can expect that our experienced team will offer the support to help your location(s) stand out to consumers. We develop strong connections with community members in most territories we enter. Our combination of pizza, games, and party offerings creates an unforgettable experience for many guests, turning them into lifelong Mr Gatti’s pizza brand fans.

An Experience for the Entire Community

Some FECs struggle with generating consumer interest from those outside the younger demographics. While children-focused events can significantly boost FECs in terms of revenue, they may not always be enough to maximize a location’s potential. By not exclusively marketing to the younger population and structuring our arcade and party rooms for multi-generational appeal, Mr Gatti’s Pizza attracts community members of all ages.

Our arcade games offer widespread allure while remaining age-appropriate for as many guests as possible. The adult crowd can appreciate the active involvement with great enthusiasm. Rather than standing by as spectators while the younger members of their group engage in gameplay, they too can join in the fun. Meanwhile, parents of young children can feel comfortable letting their children independently utilize our arcades.

Furthermore, special events traditionally hosted at FECs are generally assumed to be kid-centered, focusing predominantly on children’s birthday parties and school field trips. Mr Gatti’s party rooms, on the other hand, are known to host all sorts of gatherings geared toward work professionals, volunteer organizations, community groups, and others.

A pizza franchise that transcends boundaries to include more than delicious pizza is better positioned to earn customer loyalty in the pizza industry. Mr Gatti's FEC locations provide not only a popular menu but also a fun-filled arcade and an appealing customer experience that most pizza shops can't compete with.

Excited to start your own FEC business that does much more than just serve tasty pizza? Contact the Mr Gatti's team today to talk with us about our franchise opportunity and learn whether we would be a good fit!