Site selection
Help evaluating traffic, demographics, visibility, daypart demand and competition before you sign a lease.
Training and support
Pizza franchise training and support, from site selection to opening
What you receive as a franchisee, as described on this site. The current FDD and franchise agreement control the exact scope.
Inside the Russo's kitchen
Learn the craft.
Carry the standard.
See Chef Anthony Russo alongside a franchisee as fresh sauce goes onto a giant pizza. This kitchen clip brings the people and preparation behind the brand into view.
Explore the recipes and ingredient standards, then ask Franchise Development about the current culinary training program and your team's responsibilities.
Explore Chef & Ingredients →An illustrative kitchen clip. The current FDD and franchise agreement define required training, attendance, fees and support.
Read the video transcript
Ciao, this is Anthony Russo. I'm with our new franchisee, opening a new store in Sacramento. Look at this beautiful pie, guys. Fresh homemade sauce on this beautiful 28-inch giant party pizza. This is the largest pizza in town. You gotta come in and try these pies, guys. We're located in Sacramento. Where's your new store located? We're located at 488 Howe Avenue. Great. Amazing restaurant. Dine-in, takeout, delivery, indoor-outdoor patio, fresh homemade pasta, no seed oil. Everything's made from scratch. We make New York-style pizza. We got pasta, we got steaks, we got seafood, great dishes. Stop by and see us. See you soon. Ciao. Ciao.
The transcript reflects the speakers' description of the featured restaurant. Menu availability varies by location.
Design and construction coordination
Guidance on restaurant design, equipment and vendors, and pre-opening planning.
Training
Hands-on training at the Houston flagship covering culinary, operations, food safety, guest service, ordering and catering, with ongoing virtual support.
Recipes and suppliers
Family recipes, ingredient standards and supplier guidance for consistency across restaurants.
Launch marketing
Grand opening support, local marketing guidance, social templates and community outreach tools.
Financing introductions
Introductions to lenders familiar with restaurant franchising. Approval is subject to lender review.
Technology
POS, online ordering, delivery integrations, catering workflow and reporting setup.
Ongoing operations
Operating guidance and access to franchise support resources after you open.
Hands-on kitchen experience
Real people. Real preparation.
A closer look at the team working with dough, sauce, herbs and the pizza oven. Discuss the current training program and required participation with Franchise Development.
The process
Six steps from first call to opening day
Introduction call
A 15-minute call on your questions and basic qualifications.
Candidate profile
Your goals, preferred market and capital plan.
FDD review
Territory, fees, financing path and ownership model.
Discovery Day
Visit Houston, tour locations and meet senior leadership.
Franchise agreement
Signed when both sides confirm the fit.
Buildout and opening
Site selection, buildout, training, vendor setup and launch.
Timelines vary with site selection, lease, permitting, construction and local conditions.
