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Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen logo

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen

Food & Beverage

VetFranE-2 VisaSBA ApprovedMulti-Unit

About Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen

- Delivery opportunity is still on the rise and we do it the best - Consumers are looking for fresh, chef driven concept offering unique menu items - Smaller footprint, as small as 1500 sq feet - Fresh Italian that offers gluten free and vegan options

Russo's Pizzeria is a 50-unit Italian restaurant brand that has been franchising in the U. S. and overseas since 1998. Franchised and corporate-owned restaurants are located in Texas, California, Arizona, Oklahoma and Florida. International units operate in the Middle East. Authentic Italian menu developed by Chef Russo over many years, specializing in New York-style pizza, handcrafted pastas, calzones, lasagna, and desserts. Franchise support services include training, site assistance, layout, design, equipment specifications and sourcing, purchasing, distribution and marketing support. Introductions to lending sources. Flexible and cost-effective floorplans minimize buildout costs while maximizing sales and profits.

Ideal Candidate

Enjoys working with peopleHands-on business operation day to dayMotivated to grow sales

Key Facts

Founded
1996
Franchising Since
1999
Model
Both

Awards & Recognition

  • ★ (2025)
  • ★ (2024)
  • ★ (2022)

Territory Overview

Available: California, Arkansas, Delaware, ON, Ohio, Iowa, District of Columbia, Oregon, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington, Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Alabama, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah

Investment Snapshot

Total Investment$500K - $700K
Franchise Fee$35K
Liquid Cash$300K
Net Worth$600K
Royalty Fee5%

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