Own a Russo's NY Pizzeria Franchise – Gourmet Pizza Meets Upscale Casual Dining. Russo’s New York Pizzeria is one of the most exciting upscale casual dining and pizza delivery franchises in the U.S., proudly serving chef Anthony Russo’s legendary family recipes. Our concept blends authentic New York-style pizza, premium gourmet toppings, and homemade pastas in a warm, inviting restaurant environment. We’re actively expanding and looking for passionate franchisees to join our family.
Restaurant and Food
About Russo’s New York Pizzeria
Russo’s New York Pizzeria is more than a pizza restaurant. We are a full Italian food franchise with multiple revenue streams and broad customer appeal.
Our menu is built around food people already love:
- New York–style pizza
- Giant 28-inch party pizzas
- Pizza by the slice
- Fresh pasta
- Calzones
- Salads
- Sandwiches
- Italian entrées
- Catering trays
- Delivery and takeout
- Family meals
- Desserts
From lunch and dinner to catering, delivery, dine-in, and large group orders, Russo’s gives franchise owners several ways to build sales in their local market.
1998 (28 years)
6
$893,168
Franchise Fees
$35,000
6.0%
Gross Sales
1.0%
Gross Sales
Why Russo’s New York Pizzeria?
Consumers continue to look for high-quality pizza, Italian food, delivery, takeout, catering, and convenient dining options.
Russo’s is positioned to serve those needs with a flexible franchise system, multiple restaurant formats, and a menu built around proven customer demand.
With two franchise models and halal franchise opportunities available, Russo’s gives qualified franchise partners a strong opportunity to enter the pizza and Italian restaurant category with a brand built on quality, family recipes, and operational support.
Ideal Candidate
Russo’s is looking for franchise partners who are passionate about food, hospitality, leadership, and community.
You do not need to be a chef to own a Russo’s franchise, but you should be committed to following a system, building a strong team, delivering excellent guest service, and growing your restaurant locally.
Ideal Franchise Candidates Are:
Restaurant experience is helpful, but strong leadership, financial qualifications, and commitment to the brand are just as important.
$250,000 - $1,500,000
$150,000
$550,000
Testimonials
“I came from a corporate background with no restaurant experience, and Russo’s gave me everything I needed to succeed. The training, support, and systems are outstanding. We opened strong and have continued to grow year over year.”
— A. Patel, Multi-Unit Owner – Texas
“What sets Russo’s apart is the quality of the food and the flexibility of the model. Customers immediately recognize the difference. We’re not just another pizza chain—we’re offering a true New York experience.”
— M. Khan, Franchisee – Dubai, UAE
“The catering and delivery side of the business has been a game-changer. Having four revenue streams helps balance the business year-round. Russo’s gave us the tools to tap into every sales opportunity.”
— L. Nguyen, Single Unit Owner – Houston, TX
“We were looking for a franchise with international potential and halal-friendly options. Russo’s checked every box. Their team helped us customize the menu for our region, and it’s been a great partnership.”
— S. Al-Farsi, Franchisee – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
