The Russo's newsroom
Brand news, openings, ownership guides and stories from a chef-founded franchise.
Review current pizza-market signals and the facts franchise buyers should evaluate before investing.
Read the 2026 industry guide →
Compare the best pizza franchises of 2026 side by side: investment ranges, franchise fees, royalties and unit counts, plus how to pick the one that fits your budget.
Read the pizza franchise comparison →Review current pizza-market signals and the facts franchise buyers should evaluate before investing.
Read the 2026 industry guide →Learn the difference between pizza franchise revenue, net sales, restaurant expenses and owner profit before using FDD Item 19 information.
Read this ownership guide →Compare a pizza franchise with an independent pizzeria across brand systems, menu freedom, support, costs, sourcing and ownership responsibilities.
Read this ownership guide →Compare full-service and fast-casual pizza franchise models by guest experience, menu, staffing, real estate and operating complexity.
Read this ownership guide →Learn how pizza franchise site selection evaluates trade areas, access, visibility, delivery demand, real estate costs and restaurant operations.
Read this ownership guide →Use these due-diligence questions to review a restaurant franchise FDD, agreement, investment, territory, training and operating obligations.
Read this ownership guide →Learn how multi-unit restaurant franchising differs from one-unit ownership, including leadership, capital, development schedules and market planning.
Read this ownership guide →There is no single list of the best pizza franchises for every owner. Use these seven questions to compare investment, fees, menu, support and fit.
Compare pizza franchise options →The best franchises to own depend on fit: your capital, the role you want and the market you know. A practical guide to narrowing the field.
Read the franchise selection guide →Russo's opens its second Arizona restaurant in Tempe near ASU, owned and operated by franchisees Kristina and Christian Alvarez.
Read the Tempe opening story →Gourmet pizza, gourmet fresh pasta, and four revenue streams from one restaurant: what sets the Russo's franchise apart.
See why candidates choose Russo's →How Russo's combines a chef-driven New York-style pizza concept, a full Italian kitchen, training and U.S. and international growth.
Explore the Russo's franchise opportunity →What it costs to open a Russo's pizza franchise: the U.S. investment range, franchise fee, qualifications and what shapes your opening budget.
Review Russo's pizza franchise costs →Chef Anthony Russo built the brand around family recipes, handcrafted food, premium ingredients, and one standard: if it isn't fresh, don't serve it.
Read Chef Anthony Russo's story →The investment range, franchise fee, candidate qualifications, and the costs involved in opening.
Review franchise investment requirements →How the Russo's team supports qualified franchisees through site review, training, opening preparation and marketing.
Explore franchise training and support →Territory information and development paths for single-unit owners, multi-unit operators and international partners.
Explore franchise growth markets →Franchisees talk about training, operations, opening support and building their businesses.
Watch Russo's franchisee stories →Daily franchise research
Read the latest Russo's research for pizza franchise and restaurant franchise candidates. Each article is reviewed against current brand facts before publication.
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