The New York pizza tradition
New York Style Pizza Franchise With a Chef-Founded Kitchen
A New York style pizza franchise with Russo's pairs hand-tossed pizza with pasta and a full Italian kitchen. Owners follow the brand's recipes and operating standards while serving dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering customers.
A neighborhood pizzeria with a full Italian kitchen
New York-style pizza is known for its large slices and thin, foldable crust. At Russo's, that familiar meal sits alongside pasta, calzones, salads, sandwiches and desserts. A family can share a pizza while other guests choose individual dishes from the same kitchen.
Chef Anthony Russo's family recipes shape the menu and the way teams prepare it. The opportunity is to operate within an established restaurant system, with approved recipes and sourcing standards. Read Chef Anthony Russo's story and explore the menu and ingredient standards.
How the restaurant serves its neighborhood
Dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering serve different guest occasions. The operator needs a team and kitchen plan that can handle a dining room and off-premise orders together. These sales channels are operating options, not promises of revenue or profit.
Before selecting a property, review access, visibility, parking, delivery pickup, kitchen infrastructure and the local competition. A full menu also means planning storage, preparation, staffing and quality control. The full service pizza franchise guide explains the operating model.
What to review before choosing the brand
Start with the current Franchise Disclosure Document and the proposed agreement. Compare the complete investment, ongoing obligations, training and your role as an owner. Speak with current and former franchisees listed in the FDD about their experience.
Use the pizza franchise cost guide to plan financial questions, then review franchise training and support. Consider whether your operating team and available capital fit the plan before committing to a lease.
Bring a specific market to the conversation
Our state and city franchise guides help you organize local research. The international development guide explains the separate review for overseas markets. A page about a market is not confirmation that a territory is available.
New York style pizza franchise questions
What makes this a New York style pizza franchise?
Russo's menu centers on New York-style pizza with large slices and a thin, foldable crust, alongside pasta, calzones, salads and other Italian kitchen dishes. Chef Anthony Russo's family recipes and preparation standards guide the menu. The opportunity is a full-service restaurant, not a pizza-only counter concept.
What is the total initial investment?
The published U.S. total initial investment is $439,350 to $1,490,000, including the $35,000 initial franchise fee. Read Item 7 of the current Franchise Disclosure Document for the complete investment table and assumptions. Costs vary by site and approved plan. International development requires a separate review of applicable terms and costs.
What royalty and advertising fees apply?
Russo's publishes a 6% royalty and no mandatory national advertising fee. These are fee summaries, not a complete list of ongoing obligations. Item 6 of the current FDD defines the fee base, timing, local marketing duties and other charges.
How much liquid capital and net worth do I need?
Published U.S. qualifications are $250,000 in liquid capital and $550,000 in net worth. These are separate from the total opening budget. Meeting them does not guarantee franchise or financing approval. International requirements need a separate review with Franchise Development.
How long does it take to open?
There is no single opening timeline for every site. Candidate review, financing, site approval, the lease, permits, construction and training affect the schedule. Ask Franchise Development for the milestones and responsibilities for your proposed restaurant before committing to a property.
Can Russo's help me explore financing?
Russo's offers introductions to lenders familiar with restaurant franchising. Independent lenders make their own decisions based on credit, capital, collateral and the proposed restaurant. Financing approval and loan terms are not guaranteed.
How do I confirm territory availability?
Submit your preferred city, state or country to Franchise Development. A published market guide or inquiry does not reserve a territory or guarantee availability. The team must review the candidate and proposed market; the applicable disclosure documents and signed agreements define any territory rights.
What training and support should I review?
Ask about culinary and operational training, approved recipes and suppliers, site review, opening preparation, technology, marketing guidance and ongoing support. The current FDD and applicable agreements define the program, attendance requirements, expenses and the responsibilities of both parties.
Learn more about the Russo's franchise
Compare the restaurant concept, sourcing options and published U.S. costs before discussing your market. International terms and territory availability require a separate review.
