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Russo’s New York Pizzeria Plots Expansion in Texas

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen, a popular Houston-based fast-casual pizza brand, has signed a new multi-unit franchise agreement that will increase Russo’s presence in Texas with new restaurants in Galveston, Bender’s Landing and Spring. The five-unit deal is signed with a local entrepreneurial couple with deep roots in restaurant franchising and are eager […]

Russo’s New York Pizzeria Signs 5-Unit Deal for Fresno, California

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen, a popular Houston-based fast-casual pizza brand, has signed a five-unit franchise agreement in Fresno California. The multi-unit deal is with a local entrepreneurial couple who fell in love with the food and decided to bring the pizza concept to their town.  The five restaurants will be owned and […]

Russo’s Introduces Deals for National Pizza and Pasta Month

October is National Pizza and Pasta Month and Russo’s New York Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen is celebrating in a big way. Chef Anthony Russo launches a special delivery and in-store offers running all month long. To celebrate National Pizza and Pasta Month, Chef Anthony Russo developed two unique offers. For a limited time, when guests […]

Russo’s Inks Five-Store Agreement in Houston Market

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen signed a multi-unit deal with new franchise owners, Randall & Ayesha McCoy. The McCoy family has signed for a five-store development deal for the Houston market. Randall McCoy was extremely excited to join the Russo’s family, with history dating back to helping Anthony Russo at his first pizzeria […]

Russo’s Coming to Aid of Hospital Workers and First Responders

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen is rising to the occasion to be there for the communities it serves when it is needed most. As a community ally, Russo’s has always aligned itself with charities and local non-profit organizations, and now it is coming to the aid of hospital workers and first responders who […]

Russo’s Opens New Houston Suburb Location

Russo’s New York Pizzeria, the authentic New York-style, Italian restaurant and pizzeria franchise concept, is now open at Pearland Town Center. The Pearland, Texas, location adds to the brand’s growing momentum of 47 locations located both domestically and internationally. “Opening a Russo’s in Pearland just made sense for myself and the brand. I frequent this […]

Russo’s Breezes onto South Padre Island, Texas

Russo’s New York Pizzeria opened on Tuesday, April 19 on South Padre Island, Texas. Local residents and visitors to South Padre can now savor the tastes, aromas, and unmistakable ambiance of an authentic New York–style pizzeria. The well-known, chef driven, fast-casual Italian restaurant franchise that brings to life old-world charm and hospitality is opening at […]

Russo’s Targets Florida Markets for Growth

Chef Anthony Russo, the founder of chef-driven dining concepts that include Russo’s New York Pizzeria and Russo’s Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, announced a franchise growth plan targeting key regions throughout Florida, such as Jacksonville, Miami, and Orlando. Fresh off of signing a multiunit development deal for the Tampa market and amid the success of its Coal-Fired […]

Russo’s Opens Newest Location in Katy, Texas

Russo’s New York Pizzeria is now open in Katy, Texas. Local residents, commuters, and visitors can now savor the tastes, aromas, and unmistakable ambiance of an authentic New York-style pizzeria. The well-known, chef-driven, fast-casual Italian restaurant franchise, that brings to life old-world charm and hospitality is open at 1708 Spring Green Blvd, #180 in the […]

Russo’s Revamps Menu to Focus on Healthy Ingredients

Menu innovation that the restaurant industry has been hungry for has arrived. Chef Anthony Russo, the creative culinary mind, founder, and CEO of chef-driven concepts Russo’s New York Pizzeria and Russo’s Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, announced the launch of an innovative new menu that blends generations of Russo-family Italian recipes with trending, heart-healthy new ingredients. “Our […]

Russo’s Continues Expansion in ‘Silicon Oasis’

Russo’s is at it again in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.). Launching off of its meteoric growth across the region, Russo’s New York Pizzeria announced a signed franchise agreement in the U.A.E. The chef-driven, Houston-based Italian restaurant brand known worldwide for its fresh ingredients has signed the agreement with its well-established U.A.E. restaurant developer and […]

Russo’s Outperforms 2015 Sales Projections

An innovative new menu featuring more than a dozen new, made-from-scratch dishes such as Chicken Kale Pizza; sales increases surging 10 times the industry average; and franchise growth that is reinforcing the brand as a global phenomenon—these attributes ensure that Russo’s New York Pizzeria and Russo’s Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen are well on their way to […]

Russo’s New York Pizzeria Inks Multiunit Deal

Russo’s New York Pizzeria, the authentic New York–style pizza fast-casual dining experience complete with handcrafted Italian recipes passed down from generations, announced a multiunit agreement that further advances the company’s strategic growth initiative. The Houston-based brand, which has a collection of more than 73 restaurants open or under development, has completed the deal with VKL […]

Russo’s to Open in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Continuing its meteoric rise in the Middle East, the well-known, Houston-based Italian restaurant announced its first signed agreement in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with the Hospitality & Catering Company. The location is due to open in the urban metropolis by the end of this year. “Riyadh is about to have a taste of something it’s never […]

Russo’s Opens New Abu Dhabi Location

The wait for Russo’s New York Pizzeria at Dalma Mall in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is over Now Abu Dhabi’s raving Russo’s fans—who have grown to love the brand since the first UAE location opened in 2013—can savor the tastes, aromas and unmistakable ambiance of an authentic New York–style pizzeria at the […]

Russo’s Names Applebees Vet New Director of Operations

Russo’s Restaurants, which includes Russo’s New York Pizzeria as well as Russo’s Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, announced the appointment of Steve Hubbard as its new director of operations. In his new role as director of operations, Hubbard will focus his efforts toward planning operational excellence within Russo’s. He will manage and increase the efficiency of processes […]

Russo’s Signs Sixth Franchise Deal in UAE

On the heels of its fifth signed agreement to bring Russo’s New York Pizzeria to the United Arab Emirates, the well-known, Houston-based Italian restaurant and brand is now announcing its sixth signed franchise agreement with the well-established UAE restaurant developer and operator, Prime Hospitality. The new 1,774-square-foot restaurant is slated to open this summer at […]

Russo’s Eyes Europe for International Expansion

Russo’s New York Pizzeria, the U.S.-based fast-casual pizzeria concept best known for its authentic cuisine and brick-oven pizzas, plans to significantly enhance the brand’s footprint in France and throughout Europe. Demonstrating the excitement around the brand, Russo’s kicked off 2015 with the opening of the company’s 21st Houston location in Spring, Texas. An additional 10–12 […]

Prime Hospitality to Open Fifth Russo’s Location in UAE

Established UAE restaurant developer and operator, Prime Hospitality, has signed a franchise agreement with Russo’s Restaurants to open another Russo’s New York Pizzeria in the United Arab Emirates. The well-known Houston-based Italian restaurant brand and its sister concept, Russo’s Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, continue to bring to life old world charm, handcrafted recipes and warm hospitality. […]