Dallas–Fort Worth
10–15 restaurants. Russo's is open in Frisco and Richardson. Priority trade areas include Plano, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Southlake, Flower Mound, Fort Worth (Alliance) and Arlington.
Dallas–Fort Worth market guide →Multi-unit and area development · U.S. and international
Multi-unit franchise opportunities with Russo's
Russo's signs 3–15 restaurant development agreements with experienced operators and restaurant groups in the 36 states and D.C. where its FDD is active, and area development agreements with country and regional developers internationally. Texas development agreements signed by December 31, 2026 carry a 50% reduction in the initial franchise fee.
Texas multi-unit development offer · through December 31, 2026
50% off the initial franchise fee for 3+ Texas restaurants.
For development agreements covering three or more Texas restaurants signed by December 31, 2026, the initial franchise fee is reduced from $35,000 to $17,500 per qualifying restaurant. Development fee, schedule and territory terms are set out in the FDD and development agreement.
Check Texas territory availability
Available only to approved applicants who sign a development agreement for at least three Texas locations by December 31, 2026. Not available for single-unit franchise agreements. The reduced initial franchise fee applies only to qualifying locations under the signed development agreement. Timely openings are required.
This incentive cannot be combined with other offers unless approved in writing. Locations, markets and territories are subject to availability and approval. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Offers are made only through delivery of the current Franchise Disclosure Document and in compliance with applicable law. Review the current FDD and development agreement for complete fees, terms and conditions.
Texas incentive markets
Texas development targets
Austin
5–8 restaurants. Priority trade areas include Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, South Austin and Bee Cave.
Austin market guide →San Antonio
5–8 restaurants. Russo's is open at The Rim. Priority trade areas include Stone Oak, Alamo Ranch, New Braunfels, Boerne and Schertz.
San Antonio market guide →Unit counts are development targets, not available-territory counts. Availability, exclusivity and development terms require review and are set only in signed agreements.
Beyond Texas
Multi-unit development in 36 states, D.C. and internationally
Operating states
Arizona, California and Oklahoma have open Russo's restaurants and room for additional multi-unit operators.
U.S. markets →Other U.S. markets
Experienced operators and restaurant groups in any of the 36 states and D.C. where Russo's FDD is active can propose a defined development area. Tell us the metro and your unit plan.
Propose a market →International
Area development agreements are signed in Mexico, Qatar and the Philippines. Country and regional developers are reviewed case by case.
International development →What a developer gets
One agreement, a defined area, a named contact.
Defined development area
A metro or county list written into the development agreement, with a development schedule you agree together.
Protected territory per restaurant
Each restaurant opens under its own franchise agreement with the territory protection set out in the current FDD.
Houston-based support
Training in Houston, opening support in your market, and the same Sysco distribution the company stores use.
A named point of contact
Anthony Russo and Massimo Begalli run franchise development directly. You will not be routed through a call center.
Unit economics
Item 19 net sales for franchised Russo's stores, FY2025.*
$1,368,586Average net sales, top 25% of franchised stores
$1,042,444Average net sales, top 50% of franchised stores
$439,350–$1,490,000Total initial investment range (FDD Item 7)
*Based on Item 19 of the Russo's Franchise Disclosure Document, fiscal year 2025. Some outlets have sold these amounts. There is no assurance you will sell as much. These are historical net sales figures, not profit, owner income, cash flow or forecasts. Individual results may vary. See the current FDD for complete details.
Russo's restaurants are typically owner-operated. A developer who runs the first restaurant personally and promotes from within for the next ones avoids a general-manager salary on the first unit and builds the bench the development schedule needs. Ask Franchise Development to walk you through the full Item 19 and Item 7 tables with your own site, rent and labor assumptions.
Read the complete Item 19 explanationWho has done this already
Hear from a Russo's multi-unit owner.
What he values about being part of Russo's.
Multi-unit franchisee perspective.
From Russo's customer to restaurant owner.
Historical individual experiences, not a promise of sales or profit. Speak with current and former franchisees identified in the current FDD.
Area development agreements
How area development works
An area developer signs one agreement that sets out a development area and a timeline for opening a set number of Russo's restaurants. Each restaurant then opens under its own franchise agreement as sites are approved.
- A defined development area, such as a metro or county list
- A development schedule with target opening dates for each restaurant
- A plan for real estate, financing, staffing and training as you grow
- Support from Franchise Development on site review, opening preparation and operations
An inquiry does not reserve a territory. No development rights exist until documented in signed agreements after the required disclosure period. Review the current FDD with independent advisors.
Evaluation
How a multi-unit plan is reviewed
Initial inquiry
Share the market, development scope, ownership team, experience and capital. Qualified candidates hear back the same business day.
Qualification review
Management capacity, real estate strategy, financing and operations.
Disclosure and diligence
Review the current FDD and consult independent advisors. Validation calls with existing franchisees.
Market and site planning
A realistic sequence of sites, construction, staffing, training and openings.
Questions
Does Russo's offer multi-unit franchises?
Yes. Russo's signs 3–15 restaurant development agreements across the United States and area development agreements internationally, and reviews single-unit candidates in every market. Texas development agreements signed by December 31, 2026 carry a 50% franchise-fee reduction. Approval and terms depend on qualifications, market review, disclosure and signed agreements.
What is the Texas multi-unit offer?
For development agreements covering three or more Texas restaurants signed by December 31, 2026, the initial franchise fee is reduced from $35,000 to $17,500 per qualifying restaurant. It does not apply to single-unit agreements. Full terms are in the FDD and the development agreement.
What is an area development agreement?
It is an agreement that gives a qualified developer a defined area and a schedule for opening a set number of Russo's restaurants. Each restaurant opens under its own franchise agreement. Fees and terms are set in the current FDD.
Can an investor hire an operating team?
Discuss your proposed ownership and management structure with Franchise Development. Any owner participation, designated operator or training obligations are set by the current FDD and franchise agreement.
How are multi-unit markets evaluated?
The review can consider market size, trade areas, site pipeline, competition, operations, staffing, capital and timing. An inquiry does not reserve a market.
Plan the team behind a multi-unit business
Review the multi-unit development application alongside the training and support program. The multi-unit ownership guide explains the leadership and planning questions to consider before committing to more than one restaurant.
