Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen Franchise Email Format
RestaurantsTexas, United States201-500 Employees
Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen Franchise is a restaurant brand headquartered in Houston, Texas, with a mix of corporate and franchised locations across Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida, and international sites in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. The concept offers upscale, fast-casual dining centered on authentic New York–style pizza and a broad menu that includes handcrafted pastas, gluten-free options, halal toppings, brick-oven calzones, salads, sandwiches, soups, and desserts. The franchise program lists a minimum cash-on-hand requirement of $250,000 and provides third-party financing to support store openings; typical store sizes range from 1,500 to 3,500 square feet. There are about 56 locations open and under development domestically and internationally, with revenue reported in the range of $10 million to $25 million. The menu development is associated with Chef Anthony Russo, who has expanded offerings to include gluten-free and healthy options.