See if your market is available, confirm whether Russo's fits your investment range, and get the franchise kit with next steps.
*Based on Item 19 of the Russo's New York Pizzeria Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2025. The top 50% of U.S. franchised stores averaged $1,164,000 in Net Sales. Individual results may vary. See FDD for complete details.
*Top 50% of U.S. franchised Russo's stores averaged $1,164,000 in Net Sales for fiscal year 2025 according to Item 19 of the FDD. Individual results may vary.
Russo's gives franchise owners more than a pizza shop. Our chef-founded brand, New York-style pizza, full Italian kitchen, premium ingredients, extra-virgin olive oil standards, and multiple ordering channels create a stronger platform for local market growth.
Russo's was built from Chef Anthony Russo's family recipes and decades of restaurant operating experience.
Russo's combines hand-tossed New York-style pizza with fresh pasta, calzones, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and Italian entrées.
Multiple revenue channels help franchisees serve guests across family dining, off-premise orders, events, corporate catering, and local occasions.
Fresh dough, chef-created recipes, premium toppings, and fresh-made preparation help Russo's stand apart in crowded pizza markets.
Russo's uses extra-virgin olive oil in designated recipes and follows established brand standards for pizza, pasta, sauces, and Italian specialties.
Qualified candidates can discuss single-unit ownership, multi-unit development, area development, and international franchise opportunities.
Russo's is built around a premium full-service restaurant concept with New York-style pizza, fresh pasta, chef-driven recipes, dine-in hospitality, takeout, delivery, catering, and market-specific menu planning.
The full Russo's dining experience with New York-style pizza, a complete Italian kitchen, dine-in, takeout, delivery, catering, and family dining.
*Investment varies by site, market, size, buildout, and restaurant plan. See FDD Item 7 for complete investment details.
Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen is built for qualified candidates interested in single-unit ownership, multi-unit franchise development, area development, or international expansion.
A Russo's pizza franchise is a meaningful restaurant franchise investment built around premium food, proven systems, training, opening support, and multiple revenue streams. Total investment varies based on restaurant plan, real estate, market, construction, equipment, and opening costs.
| Restaurant Concept | Total Investment Range |
|---|---|
| Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen (Full Service) | $439,350 - $1,490,000 |
*Financing approval is subject to lender review.
*Based on Item 19 of the Russo's New York Pizzeria Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2025. The top 50% of U.S. franchised stores averaged $1,164,000 in Net Sales. Individual results may vary. See FDD for complete details.
Move from your first inquiry to opening day with a clear process. Typical timelines may vary depending on site selection, permitting, construction, training, and local market conditions.
Start with a 15 minute call. We answer your questions, review basic qualifications, and help you understand the Russo's franchise opportunity.
Complete your candidate profile so our team can review your goals, preferred market, capital plan, and restaurant franchise fit.
Review the FDD, territory, fees, financing path, and ownership model with our franchise leadership team.
Visit Houston, tour Russo's locations, meet senior leadership, and see the operation behind the brand.
Once both sides confirm the right fit, we move forward with the Franchise Agreement and next steps.
Our team supports site selection, buildout, training, vendor setup, marketing launch, and opening day.
Opening timelines vary by site selection, permitting, construction, restaurant plan, and local market conditions.
When you become a Russo's franchisee, you get more than a brand name. You get training, opening support, operating systems, supplier guidance, and ongoing coaching from a restaurant team with decades of experience.
Our real estate team helps evaluate traffic, demographics, visibility, daypart demand, and local competition before lease signing.
Receive hands-on training at our Houston flagship with ongoing virtual support. Program scope and requirements are described in the current Franchise Disclosure Document.
Use proprietary family recipes, pre-negotiated vendor relationships, and ingredient standards designed to protect consistency.
Launch with grand opening support, local marketing guidance, social templates, PR support, and community outreach tools.
Get introductions to franchise-friendly lenders and capital partners who understand restaurant franchise opportunities.
Receive ongoing operational guidance and access to franchise support resources as described in the current Franchise Disclosure Document and franchise agreement.
Get support for POS setup, online ordering, delivery integrations, catering flow, reporting, and digital operations.
Hear from Russo's franchise owners and operators about training, opening support, restaurant operations, and the experience of joining the Russo's system.
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Waruna — Franchisee, QatarRusso's is expanding in U.S. and international markets. Qualified franchise candidates may review single-unit, multi-unit, area development, and international franchise opportunities.
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Explore Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen restaurants currently listed in the official consumer location directory.
Use these links to review an existing state guide or send a market-specific franchise inquiry.
Territory availability is subject to review and approval by Russo's Franchise Development. Submission of an inquiry does not reserve or guarantee a territory.
For opportunities outside the United States, review the international territory map.
Russo's offers a premium New York Italian Kitchen franchise concept built around New York-style pizza, fresh pasta, Italian entrées, dine-in hospitality, takeout, delivery, catering, online ordering, and chef-created recipes.
Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen (Full Service) ranges from $439,350 to $1,490,000, depending on site, market, size, construction, equipment, and buildout. See FDD Item 7 for complete investment details.
Yes. Russo's is positioned as a premium chef-driven pizza and Italian restaurant franchise with fresh dough, fresh homemade pasta, high-quality ingredients, dine-in, takeout, delivery, catering, and full Italian Kitchen menu depth.
Yes. Russo's offers opportunities for qualified single-unit owners, multi-unit franchise operators, area developers, and international franchise candidates.
According to Item 19 of the Russo's New York Pizzeria Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2025, the top 50% of U.S. franchised stores averaged $1,164,000 in Net Sales. Based on fiscal year 2025, 2 of 3 franchised stores in this category, or 67%, met or exceeded this average. Individual results may vary. Some outlets have sold these amounts. There is no assurance you will sell as much. See the Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.
Russo's combines New York-style pizza, a full Italian kitchen, catering, delivery, dine-in, takeout, online ordering, chef-created recipes, and premium full-service restaurant operations.
When comparing pizza franchise opportunities, candidates should review Item 19 financial performance, total investment range, brand differentiation, training, support, territory status, and multi-unit growth potential. Russo's may appeal to candidates looking for a chef-created pizza and Italian restaurant franchise with multiple revenue streams and a full-service restaurant concept.
No. Russo's provides training and support for qualified candidates, including new restaurant owners and experienced operators.
Timeline varies by site, lease, construction, permitting, market, restaurant size, and final buildout plan.
Yes. Russo's offers international franchise opportunities for qualified candidates and development groups in select markets.
After you submit your request, our franchise development team will review your information, contact you to discuss your goals and qualifications, and provide next steps. Qualified candidates may receive the Franchise Disclosure Document, review territory status, and participate in a Discovery Day with the Russo's leadership team.
Thank you for requesting information about Russo's franchise opportunities. Our franchise development team will review your inquiry and follow up with next steps, available markets, and investment details.
A clear breakdown of investment ranges, the initial franchise fee, and what your total investment covers across the Russo's restaurant plan.
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What the Item 19 Net Sales figures mean for prospective candidates, and where to find the complete details in the FDD.
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