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

For generations, Gina Maria’s Pizza was a tradition in Minnetonka and Eden Prairie. Its sudden October shutdown—followed by a $3 million bankruptcy—ended it without warning, leaving only memories as assets are liquidated.

Yet a small revival has emerged. At the former Eden Prairie spot, Pizzas Gina has reopened under Ulises Godinez, using the original recipes—hinting that local effort, not big chains, may keep the tradition alive.