$439,350–$1,490,000
Published U.S. total investment range.
Pizza franchise opportunities
Pizza franchise opportunities with a full Italian kitchen.
Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen combines gourmet New York-style pizza with fresh pasta and Italian specialties, giving guests reasons to visit beyond a pizza order.
Request the franchise kit Review cost & qualificationsWhat is the Russo's pizza franchise opportunity?
Qualified candidates can explore developing an approved Russo's restaurant, with single-unit, multi-unit and international paths subject to qualification, territory status and applicable law. This is not a listing to buy an existing operating restaurant.
$35,000
Initial U.S. franchise fee.
$250,000
Liquid capital requirement.
$550,000
Net worth requirement.
Investment includes the franchise fee and varies by site and restaurant plan. Review the current FDD, including Items 5, 6 and 7. U.S. figures are not international investment quotes.
What makes the concept different
Gourmet pizza is the beginning, not the whole menu.
Chef Anthony Russo introduced the concept in Houston in 1992, and the brand began franchising in 1999. Family recipes, fresh dough and chef-led food standards shape the restaurant experience.
Fresh pasta, calzones, salads, sandwiches, Italian entrees and desserts make Russo's a full-service Italian kitchen, not just a pizza-only format.
Explore the Italian restaurant modelThe chef-driven difference
Premium ingredients. A family kitchen standard.
Gourmet pizza and fresh homemade pasta begin with premium flour, fresh dough and scratch-made sauces. We cook with extra virgin olive oil instead of seed oils, keeping Chef Anthony Russo's food story at the center of the restaurant.
The cooking-oil statement does not certify every purchased ingredient as seed-oil-free. Menu availability varies by restaurant and market.
See the craft behind the concept
Meet the chef, explore the recipes and understand the kitchen standards before you evaluate ownership.
Explore Chef & IngredientsFour revenue streams from one restaurant
Dine-in
Sit-down hospitality for families, friends and neighborhood guests.
Takeout
Fresh meals ready for pickup.
Delivery
Pizza and a full Italian menu for homes and workplaces.
Catering
Corporate lunches, private celebrations and group orders.
Sales mix and results vary by market, restaurant and operator. Multiple channels do not guarantee revenue or profit.
Choose the right ownership conversation
Know the operation before you commit
Review culinary and operational training, site guidance and opening preparation. Meet the team, speak with franchisees and consult independent advisors before signing an agreement.
Review training and supportPizza franchise questions
How much does a Russo's pizza franchise cost?
The published U.S. initial investment range is $439,350 to $1,490,000, including a $35,000 franchise fee. Read the current FDD for the full investment table and fee terms.
Can I open more than one restaurant?
Russo's reviews qualified multi-unit and area-development proposals. Development terms depend on qualifications, market review and signed agreements.
Are territories guaranteed?
No. A webpage or inquiry does not reserve a territory. The team must confirm availability, site approval and applicable legal requirements.
