Gourmet pizza
A New York-style crust, fresh dough and chef-created recipes give guests a distinctive pizza experience.
International franchise opportunities
Bring gourmet New York-style pizza and gourmet fresh pasta to your community. Russo's welcomes qualified international operators and development groups ready to build a local restaurant business around a chef-founded brand.
Discuss your country Request the franchise kitCountry-specific review. No territory is reserved by submitting an inquiry.

The opportunity
Russo's combines a New York pizzeria with a full Italian kitchen. Family recipes and chef-led food standards give the brand its identity; your local team brings the market knowledge, operating discipline and hospitality.
A New York-style crust, fresh dough and chef-created recipes give guests a distinctive pizza experience.
Fresh pasta, sauces and Italian specialties broaden the menu beyond pizza and serve different dining occasions.
Dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering, subject to the approved restaurant plan and local conditions.
Your development plan
Experienced food-service and hospitality teams exploring how Russo's could fit their local market and operating portfolio.
Partners with the capital, management capacity and real estate pipeline to propose a phased restaurant development plan.
Qualified groups interested in a broader market proposal, with development scope and obligations defined only in signed agreements.
Ownership structure, required participation, training and development rights depend on local law, qualification and final agreements. No exclusive territory is promised on this page.
Brand standards. Local execution.
International development takes more than translating a menu. We review the proposed operating team, restaurant format, real estate, supplier access, imports and local compliance before determining a development path.
Support scope, responsibilities and delivery arrangements must be confirmed in the applicable disclosure documents and agreements.
Market exploration
The countries below are listed for franchise inquiries, not as guaranteed available territories. Select a country to add it to your inquiry, or enter a different country in the form.
Availability requires current confirmation, local legal review, candidate qualification and approval by Franchise Development.
Owner voices
Start with Waruna's Qatar experience, then hear other Russo's owners describe the food, training and day-to-day business. U.S. owner stories are not representations of international results.
Historical owner experiences from Russo's official YouTube channel. Videos may describe past programs or formats; current obligations and support are defined in your applicable documents. Individual results vary and no financial outcome is promised.
From introduction to proposal
Tell us your country, operating background and ownership goals.
Discuss territory status, real estate, supply chain and development capacity.
Review applicable disclosures and proposed arrangements with independent advisors.
If approved, agree on the restaurant plan, training and opening responsibilities.
Global franchise opportunity
Tell Franchise Development where you want to open and who is behind your proposal. Start with your contact details; development questions are optional.
U.S. investment figures and U.S. Item 19 results do not represent an international offer or predict international results. Discuss your country, restaurant plan and development scope directly with the team.
International FAQ
Country listings are invitations to inquire, not promises of availability. Franchise Development must confirm territory status and evaluate your proposal.
Costs and fees vary by country, restaurant format and development scope. Property, construction, equipment, taxes, imports and supply-chain needs affect the total. Obtain country-specific terms rather than applying U.S. figures to your proposal.
Russo's reviews qualified multi-unit and area-development groups. Capital, operating capacity, site pipeline and development obligations are evaluated before terms are agreed.
No. They describe a defined group of U.S. franchised stores and do not represent international sales, profit or expected results.
Your intended country and city, team background, proposed development scope, capital plan and timeline. Share any real estate or supplier considerations you already know.
Let's discuss the right next step for your country and team.
Talk through your next step
Choose a time that works for you, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM Central. Bring your questions about markets, ownership, financing or investor visa plans.
Prefer that we contact you? Ask about financing or ask about investor visa plans.
The booking calendar opens in Google Calendar in a new tab. Financing is subject to independent lender review. Investor visa eligibility and strategy require advice from qualified immigration counsel. No financing or visa approval is guaranteed.