Amounts in USD. These are qualification requirements, not a total investment quote. Country-specific fees, costs and development terms require separate review.
Russo's New York Italian Pizzeria brings together Chef Anthony Russo's family recipes, fresh preparation and neighborhood hospitality. This is more than a pizza-only concept: a full Italian kitchen gives guests reasons to visit for lunch, family dinner and group occasions.
New York Italian cuisine pairs the familiar comfort of a neighborhood pizzeria with a broader Italian-American table. Thin, foldable pizza slices sit alongside fresh pasta, calzones, salads, sandwiches and Italian entrees. The menu lets a family share a pizza while choosing different meals from the same kitchen.
Signature items include the giant 28-inch party pizza, handcrafted New York-style pies and fresh pasta with scratch-made sauces. Fresh dough and extra virgin olive oil are part of the brand's kitchen standards. Menu items and approved sourcing vary by market.
New York-style pizza and a fresh side salad.Baked pasta from the Russo's kitchen.
New York-style pizzaPasta with mushrooms and cheeseLobster with pasta and tomato sauce
1 / 3
Photography from Anthony's New York Italian, Chef Anthony Russo's Houston restaurant. Photos illustrate the chef's cuisine, not a confirmed local menu. Franchise dishes, ingredients and halal sourcing require market-specific approval.
No Seed Oils: Premium Pizza & Pasta
Russo's kitchen cooking-oil standard is extra virgin olive oil instead of seed oils. This is not a certification that every purchased ingredient is seed-oil-free. Confirm ingredients, allergens and approved sourcing for your market with the team.
Why Choose a Russo's Franchise?
Chef Anthony Russo's family recipes bring together New York-style pizza, fresh pasta, calzones, salads and sandwiches. Guests can share a large pizza, choose individual pasta dishes or order a meal for a group from the same kitchen. This menu supports family dining, takeout, delivery and catering occasions.
For an owner, the distinction is a chef-driven restaurant concept with established recipes and preparation standards, rather than a pizza-only menu. Explore how training, approved suppliers and operating guidance help your team carry those standards into daily service. Review the approved menu, staffing and sourcing requirements for your proposed location.
Chef Anthony Russo's restaurant experience and family cooking traditions shape the brand. His standard is simple: "If it isn't fresh, don't serve it." Franchise ownership means carrying that food and hospitality standard into your own restaurant team.
Review the recipes, training and operating responsibilities with the development team. Get to know the people behind the brand before choosing your ownership path.
Russo's New York Italian Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
A full-service restaurant combining New York-style pizza, pasta and Italian entrees with dine-in hospitality, takeout, delivery and catering. Discuss the kitchen, seating, staffing and site requirements for your proposed market.
Russo's NY Slice Bar
A smaller-footprint concept focused on slices, whole pies, takeaway, delivery and catering with a simplified menu. Ask about the current format specifications and whether this model can be offered in your proposed market.
Photos show existing brand restaurants, not proposed sites or a Slice Bar rendering. Format availability and specifications require approval.
Qualified partners can discuss a halal-focused menu and sourcing plan for selected markets. Review approved meats, supplier documentation, preparation practices and menu execution with Russo's before making halal claims for a restaurant.
Bring questions about local sourcing and kitchen procedures to your development conversation. The restaurant format, menu and sourcing program must be approved for the specific market.
Growth opportunities: dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering
Pasta made for the Italian table.
Dine-in
Build a neighborhood dining experience around family meals, lunch and dinner, with pizza and a full Italian menu.
New York-style pizza.
Takeout and delivery
Serve guests at home and at work. Plan pickup access, packaging, staffing and delivery costs as part of daily operations.
Italian dishes for shared occasions.
Catering
Explore office lunches, celebrations and group orders with pizza and Italian food. Local relationships and reliable execution support repeat catering opportunities.
These channels create different ways to serve customers, not guaranteed sales or profit. Forecast each channel separately for your proposed location.
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.
These U.S. FDD results do not represent international performance or expected results. See the current FDD for complete definitions, outlet population, notes and qualifications.
International candidates need at least $1 million in liquid capital and $2 million in net worth to qualify for review. Those thresholds are not the cost of opening a restaurant. International costs and commercial terms depend on the country, format, site and development scope.
Published U.S. investment figures are not a quote for this market. Review property, construction, equipment, sourcing, training, staffing and working capital with the development team and your advisers.
Hear Waruna describe his experience as a Russo's franchisee in Doha, Qatar. His owner interview gives you a firsthand perspective to consider alongside your own questions about training, opening and operations.
Individual experiences and results vary. Speak with current and former franchisees and review the applicable disclosure documents before making a decision.
Explore the cities and areas below with Franchise Development. These are markets for inquiry, not a confirmed list of available territories. Availability and development rights require review.
Explore owning a Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant in Monaco. Discuss your qualifications and preferred site with Franchise Development before making commitments.
Match a Monaco site to the kitchen and service plan
A Monaco proposal should start with a measured floor plan rather than a seat-count target. Check whether the property can accommodate pizza preparation, a full kitchen, storage and guest circulation. Ask Russo's which format could be considered before negotiating a lease.
Document supplier access, delivery times and waste collection arrangements for the actual building. Test how dine-in guests and takeaway customers would use the entrance. Include these operating constraints when comparing properties.
Keep resident, workplace and visitor dining assumptions separate in your research. Explain how you would staff the restaurant across the year and who would manage it locally. Qualification thresholds are not a Monaco opening-cost estimate; site costs and development rights require individual review.
Build a local operating team, not just an opening plan
Identify who will lead the restaurant every day, recruit and supervise staff, manage purchasing and protect food and service standards. Include your own role and any partners in the inquiry. A hired manager does not replace the owner's responsibility to oversee the business.
One restaurant
Start with a defined trade area, a realistic budget and a named operating leader. Review the approved format and support arrangements before committing to a property.
Multi-unit development
Explain how your capital, managers and site pipeline could support additional openings. Discuss a phased schedule rather than assuming every proposed city can open at once.
Country-specific preparation
Review local staffing, sourcing, permissions and professional advice alongside Russo's standards. Confirm training arrangements, travel requirements and opening responsibilities in the applicable documents.
What financial qualifications do international candidates need?
International candidates need $1 million or more in liquid capital and $2 million or more in net worth for review. These are qualification thresholds, not a restaurant investment quote or a guarantee of approval.
Can I propose one restaurant or several locations?
Discuss a single restaurant with a defined local operating plan, or propose multiple restaurants with a management team and phased opening schedule. Development rights, obligations and timing depend on review and the applicable agreements.
How are training and opening support arranged internationally?
Ask Franchise Development to confirm training location, attendance, language needs, travel costs and opening assistance for your country. The applicable documents define the support provided and the responsibilities of your local team.
How does the halal pizza franchise option work?
Review approved suppliers, product documentation, preparation procedures and menu standards with the development team. Halal sourcing and restaurant claims must be approved for the specific market; this page does not certify a proposed restaurant.
Are the listed cities available for development?
The city list identifies markets for inquiry, not confirmed available territories. Franchise Development must check existing rights, candidate qualifications and the proposed site. An inquiry does not reserve a territory.
What happens after I submit my inquiry?
The team reviews your contact details, preferred market, qualifications and ownership plan. The next conversation can address the concept, country-specific requirements and documents for further review. Opening timelines depend on site approval, agreements, permits, construction and training.
Get the Russo's Franchise Toolkit. Complete the form to request franchise information and access the PDF download after your submission is accepted. Review the concept, investment information and support, then discuss the requirements for your market with our team. The toolkit is not a substitute for the applicable franchise disclosure documents.
Complete the inquiry form to access the toolkit after a successful submission.
Tell us your preferred city, restaurant experience, operating role and timeline. Our team can discuss the concept, financial qualifications and next steps for your market.
International qualification: $1 million+ liquid capital and $2 million+ net worth. Submission does not reserve a territory or constitute a franchise offer.
A full Italian kitchen alongside New York-style pizza. Menu availability varies by market.