Gigi’s Cupcakes, Mr. Gatti’s Pizza Franchises Declare Bankruptcy

Gigi's Cupcakes and Sovrano LLC, owner of Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, have both filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a report in Nation’s Restaurant News.

Both chains are affiliates of FundCorp, a private equity group based in Fort Worth, Texas. According to the article, Gigi’s bankruptcy filing petitioned to have its case joined with Sovrano. FundCorp bought the 96-unit cupcake chain in 2016, at which point the franchise brand relocated from its Nashville base to Texas. In the filing, Gigi’s listed liabilities ranging from $1 million-$10 million.

Sovrano purchased Austin, Texas-based pizza chain Mr. Gatti’s in 2015, and has since grown the brand to nearly 100 units. Sovrano listed liabilities ranging from $10 million-$50 million.

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