A pizza chain founded in Louisiana is coming to Mansfield: Rotolo's Craft & Crust, a chain founded in Baton Rouge, is opening a location in Mansfield, at 2411 E. Broad St. #111.

According to a spokesperson, it'll open in October in a prime 3,850-square-foot space at The Reserve, a notable development in Mansfield, encompassing over 200 acres.

The first Rotolo's opened as Rotolo's Pizzeria near Louisiana State University in 1996. The chain now has 36 locations in Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, Colorado, Mississippi, and Florida. That includes their "Craft and Crust" concept which they debuted in 2016 as a pared-down concept with patio, revamped menu, and full bar with beer on tap, two wines, and cocktails. Since 2017, the franchise has focused exclusively on opening Craft & Crust restaurants.

Rotolo’s Craft & Crust offers stone-baked pizzas, pastas, salads, and Italian-inspired dishes. It's a scratch menu with signature calzones, plus wraps and sandwiches.

There are many pizza varieties including thin crust; thick, crunchy Detroit-style pizza; and Chicago deep-dish style.

There are also burgers including a mac & cheese burger, plus a wide selection of shareable bites including spinach-artichoke dip, meatballs, fried cauliflower, dynamite shrimp, and "Boudin dip" featuring caramelized onions, mozzarella, banana peppers, and ranch for dipping.

In the Dallas area, there is currently one Rotolo's Craft & Crust which opened in March 2025. (A previous franchisee opened locations in Firsco and Lewisville in 2018, but those did not survive the pandemic.)

“The company has come a long way since 1996,” a statement from founder and CEO Mitch Rotolo reads. “From a single pizza spot on Bob Petit Boulevard in Tigerland to being recognized as a multi-state brand with Craft & Crust, we are so proud of how far we have come. We’re excited to launch the next six locations, bringing the Rotolo’s presence to nine states and counting.”