Russo's New York Pizzeria

Own a New York Pizzeria with a Full Italian Kitchen

Authentic family recipes. Fresh homemade pasta. A franchise built around food worth coming back for. Bring Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen to your community. Created by Chef Anthony Russo, our family-owned brand combines New York-style pizza, scratch-made Italian favorites, and hands-on restaurant experience with an established franchise operating system.

From a quick lunch slice to a family dinner or catered office event, Russo’s gives guests more occasions to choose your restaurant. $1.37 MILLION AVERAGE ANNUAL NET SALES—TOP 25% OF U.S. FRANCHISED STORES*

Explore the historical sales results disclosed in Item 19 of our 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document and learn what goes into operating a Russo’s restaurant.

THE FOOD MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

Our menu brings together handcrafted New York-style pizza, fresh homemade pasta, calzones, salads, sandwiches, Italian specialties, and our signature 28-inch party pizza.

Fresh dough, scratch-made sauces, family recipes, and extra virgin olive oil are central to our kitchen standards. We cook with extra virgin olive oil instead of seed oils.

It is a restaurant experience built around the food, hospitality, and traditions of Chef Anthony Russo’s family.

FOUR WAYS TO SERVE YOUR MARKET

• Dine-in: Welcome families, friends, and neighborhood guests.
• Takeout: Serve convenient lunches and dinners.
• Delivery: Bring pizza and Italian favorites to homes and workplaces.
• Catering: Serve business lunches, celebrations, school functions, and group events.

EXPERIENCE & SUPPORT BEHIND YOUR RESTAURANT

Russo’s has offered franchises since 1999. Our family remains involved in restaurant operations, bringing firsthand experience to franchisee training and support.

Franchisees receive guidance covering restaurant operations, culinary standards, approved suppliers, site evaluation, opening preparation, and local marketing.

The initial training program lasts approximately eight weeks and prepares owners and management teams to carry Russo’s food and service standards into their restaurants. Training requirements, expenses, and opening assistance are detailed in the FDD.

BUILD ONE RESTAURANT—OR DEVELOP A MARKET

We welcome dedicated owner-operators, experienced restaurant professionals, and qualified multi-unit groups.

Single-unit ownership and area development opportunities allow candidates to discuss an ownership plan suited to their experience, operating team, financial resources, and preferred market.

We look for partners who take an active role in leadership, guest service, team development, and maintaining brand standards.

SPECIAL TEXAS MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE

Receive 50% off the initial franchise fee for qualifying Texas restaurants.

Approved applicants signing a development agreement for three or more Texas restaurants by December 31, 2026 can qualify for an initial franchise fee of $17,500 per restaurant—reduced from $35,000.

The offer applies to qualifying locations under the development agreement. Required opening schedules apply. Single-unit agreements are excluded. Offers cannot be combined without written approval. Territory availability and candidate approval apply. See the current FDD and development agreement for complete terms.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR MARKET

Request information below to explore territory availability, review our franchise program, and arrange a 15-minute conversation with the Russo’s franchise development team.

Bring Russo’s family recipes and New York flavor to your community.

READY TO JOIN THE RUSSO'S FAMILY?

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<sup>Item 19 disclosure: According to the 2026 Russo’s New York Pizzeria FDD, the top 25% group—five of the 21 U.S. franchised restaurants included in the fiscal-year 2025 results—averaged $1,368,586.05 in net sales. Three of those five restaurants, or 60%, met or exceeded that average. These figures represent historical sales, not profit or owner income. Some outlets have sold these amounts. Your individual results may differ. There is no assurance you will sell as much. Written substantiation is available upon reasonable request. Review Item 19 for complete details.

Menu availability varies by restaurant. The cooking-oil statement does not certify that every purchased ingredient is seed-oil-free. Franchise offers are made only through the applicable Franchise Disclosure Document and in compliance with applicable law.</sup>