Beloved pizza chain s closes all US locations and files for bankruptcy after 50 years

For years, Gina Maria’s Pizza was more than food—it was a tradition. Its sudden October closure, with no warning and $3 million in debt, left customers shocked. With Chapter 7 liquidation, the business won’t return, and its legacy is being sold off piece by piece.

Still, a small revival lives on. At the former Eden Prairie spot, Pizzas Gina has reopened under Ulises Godinez, using the original recipes. In a time of big-chain closures, it shows how local effort can keep traditions alive.