Gina Maria’s Pizza bankruptcy shines light on why the cherished restaurant closed: See full list of locations

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 company 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 i...