Halal Meets Authentic Italian
Halal Franchise Opportunities Available

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WHY RUSSO’S HALAL FRANCHISE

Russo’s Brings Halal to the Table

Bring the authentic flavors of New York’s Little Italy to your market with a Halal-certified ingredients and a proven operating model. Russo’s blends classic Italian recipes with modern systems—designed for dine-in, delivery, and catering.

Staying True to Our Italian Roots

Time-honored Sicilian & Neapolitan recipes adapted for a pork-free kitchen flow and Halal sourcing, including beef pepperoni, sausage, and chicken.

Multi-Channel Revenue

Dine-in, delivery, takeout, and high-margin catering. Flexible footprints (≈1,600–2,500 sq ft) with end-cap and patio options.

Training & Support

Comprehensive onboarding: site selection, build-out guidance, supplier onboarding, kitchen training, menu launch, and local marketing playbooks.

Halal-Friendly Menu Highlights

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Our new Halal-friendly menu is crafted with the same passion and authenticity that

made our New York–style Italian cuisine famous. From hand-tossed pizzas to classic pastas, every dish is prepared with premium halal ingredients — so you can enjoy the true flavors of Italy with confidence. It’s tradition, taste, and quality you can trust — now halal-friendly.

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Pizza with red onions, mushrooms, and meat, on a metal tray.
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Pizza with pesto, ricotta, arugula, and tomatoes on a metal pan.
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Russo’s Halal Franchise

What Makes Russo’s Halal Franchise Successful

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Halal-Certified Ingredients:

Approved Halal suppliers for meats and key inputs.

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Halal Product Certification:

We provide you with recognized Halal certification from suppliers in your

country/region.

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Operational Training:

Staff training, storage, handling, and labeling.

Markets We’re Prioritizing

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USA

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Middle East

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Asia

Investment & Support

Flexible Footprint

Inline or end-cap units, ~1,600–2,500 sq ft. Patio seating recommended where available.

What You Get

Real estate guidance and approval, design standards, opening support, operations playbooks, supply chain onboarding, and marketing launch kits.

Next Steps

Submit the application below. Our team will review your market, discuss estimated costs, and guide you through approval.

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Start Your Halal Franchise Application

Tell us about your market and background. We’ll follow up with next steps and a detailed discussion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to open a Russo's Halal NY Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen?

    Startup expenses can fluctuate significantly depending on factors such as the store size, building age, and regional regulations. The total initial investment, encompassing the franchise fee and working capital, falls between $429,250 to $1,490,000, as outlined in Item 7 of our latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). To obtain your complimentary copy of our FDD, kindly complete the form provided on this page.

  • What are the financial requirements for a Russo’s Halal NY Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen?

    To qualify as a Halal franchise candidate, it’s essential to possess a minimum net worth of $550,000 and maintain at least $250,000 in liquidity. Additionally, a favorable credit score and solid credit history are prerequisites.

  • What is the Russo’s Halal Franchise fee?

    The franchise fee ranges from $35,000 to $45,000 per unit.

  • What is the royalty fee?

    Russo’s Halal NY Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen charges a royalty fee of 6% based on your adjusted gross sales.

Russo's is Expanding

Interested in owning a Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen? Explore available territories in the U.S. or internationally.