In October 2025, the beloved Minnesota pizza chain Gina Maria’s Pizza abruptly closed its doors.
The closure of all four of the nearly 50-year-old chain’s locations was a shock to its loyal fans—and since then, many have been left wondering exactly why the chain shuttered its doors. Now we know.
What was Gina Maria’s Pizza?
While not widely known outside of Minnesota, Gina Maria’s Pizza was a locally cherished pizza joint in the Minneapolis area.
According to an Internet Archive capture of its now-defunct website, Gina Maria’s Pizza was founded in 1975, when it opened its first location in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
The chain served a small collection of staples that its customers adored, including custom-made pizzas, cheesy bread, and specialty subs.
But in October, Gina Maria’s Pizza abruptly closed all its locations. An Internet Archive archive of the company’s website from November 10 revealed that the chain posted a simple goodbye message on its website.
“After many wonderful years of serving our community, we want to share the difficult news that Gina Maria’s Pizza has officially closed its doors,” the message read, adding, “This decision did not come easily.”
