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Just like the ingredients Chef Anthony uses in his kitchen, here at Russo’s we love to keep all aspects of our business fresh, including our branding. Our new website represents each of the three Russo’s brands: Russo’s NY Pizzeria, Russo’s Coal Fired Italian Kitchen and Chef Anthony Russo’s all-natural gluten free pizzas. The mix of thin, script […]

The next stop for Russo’s is Odessa, Texas. Currently, Russo’s is scouting qualified investors to open several restaurants in West Texas. This region is among one of the nation’s fastest growing markets with an evolving and booming economy. Odessa’s changing demographic represents an increasing number of families moving into the city’s surrounding neighborhoods. The area […]

Russo’s continues to take the franchising world by storm with its innovative concept. This April, Russo’s was present at the Multi-Until Franchising Conference in Las Vegas. At the appropriately titled “Planning for Growth” conference, investors were especially pleased with Russo’s lucrative business opportunity. The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference is a unique event that is highly influenced […]

Local, local, local Connecting with your community through local marketing is a proven way to succeed. There are many potential partnerships to tap into, all of which benefit the community as well as your business. By utilizing local marketing techniques, you can turn your neighborhood into valued customers and friends. Many Russo’s owners are already […]

So you’ve made the decision to open a franchise. Now, you have some important and exciting decisions to make. Where should you locate your new restaurant? Whether you’re opening a Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen or a New York Pizzeria, the Russo’s team is there right beside you to assure that you’re on your way to success […]

“How can I help you?” As a restaurant owner, you’re probably very familiar with this phrase. Service is at the core of every restaurant – at Russo’s, we aim to provide the best, most timely service to our guests in order for them to enjoy an authentic Italian experience. But the heart of the message […]

Small restaurants and food operators have an even smaller success rate at 11 percent. So what separates the proverbial wheat from the chaff? We’d argue that the freshness and quality of ingredients is no small factors. Consumers are smart – they know when a product is made of artificial ingredients and mass-produced without a second […]

In just a few days, Russo’s will be opening a New York Pizzeria in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. This new location represents a big step in an exciting domestic and international growth strategy. Hawaii isn’t the only new market – Russo’s is spreading its wings far and wide. In fact, Russo’s will be opening three new […]

The beginning of the new year is a great time to kick bad habits to the curb and adopt a healthier lifestyle. For some, this means abstaining from sugar or soft drinks, for others it can mean trying a new eating regime like the Paleo diet or going gluten-free. But for many people, going gluten-free […]

Russo’s Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen in Tulsa has caught the attention of local media. The authenticity of the food, the purity and quality of ingredients and the proven concept attract a high quality of franchisee in new markets where restaurants thrive – like Tulsa. “I was attracted to Russo’s initially because of the family recipes,” said […]