Franchising

Mr Gatti's sets record for soft opening in Portland, Texas

Photo: Mr Gatti's Pizza

March 20, 2026

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Mr Gatti's Pizza has opened a location in Portland Texas. According to a press release, the brand reported that the restaurant opened to record-setting performances, generating $239,000 during its opening week.

The Portland location is owned and operated by local franchisees Jeff and Kristie Gleinig, Portland natives who also operate another Mr Gatti's Pizza location in the Clear Lake area near Houston.

"What drew us to Mr Gatti's Pizza was the brand's focus on bringing families together," Jeff Gleinig said in the press release. "We wanted to build a place in Portland where people can enjoy great food, spend time together and create lasting memories, and Mr Gatti's has always been about that sense of community."

Travis Smith, EVP of Mr Gatti's Pizza, said The brand looks for franchisees with the same values that have guided the brand for decades. "Jeff and Kristie bring that commitment to community, hospitality and family entertainment, and we're proud to have them representing the brand in Portland" Smith said in the press release.

Mr Gatti's Pizza has more than 234 locations open or in development across Texas and the Southeastern U.S.