Walmart adds popular southern restaurant chain to 92 locations

Walmart has announced the addition of a popular chain restaurant to 92 of their locations across the US.

Mr Gatti’s Pizza , a Texas -based pizza restaurant chain, will find a new home in Walmart stores across four states .

The partnership will bring the pairing to locations in Kentucky, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.

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According to a news release, Mr Gatti’s is planning on opening at least 12 of the locations by the end of 2024, kicking off the plan. CEO of Mr Gatti’s Pizza, Jim Phillips, said they were approached by Walmart: “because it recognized Mr Gatti's as a regional favorite with a 55-year legacy of delivering exceptional taste and experiences to our customers.

"We've been vocal for years now about our ambitious growth goals, and this partnership with Walmart enables us to accelerate our expansion into new areas while continuing to strengthen our presence in familiar communities, bolstering our legacy for long-term success, one slice at a time.”

The partnership almost doubles Mr Gatti’s network, bringing it to over 230 locations open or in development. The aim is to expand the brand's national footprint by introducing it to new cities and communities across America. As well as their iconic pizza, Mr Gatti’s will be serving Walmart customers cult classics like wings, breadsticks, macaroni and cheese and delicious home baked desserts.

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News of the partnership comes after reports that Walmart is closing down stores across the nation. They indicated that their plans to downsize are a result of low performance in some locations and a rising level of theft.

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