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Location Is Everything
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...
Russo’s Convention Provides Networking Opportunities for Franchisees
“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...
Did You Know That Only 30 Percent of Grocery Retail Items Succeed After Being Launched in Grocery Stores?
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...
Russo’s Says “Aloha” to New Location in Hawaii
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...
Russo’s Momentum Behind Gluten-Free Movement Is Strong
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...
Russo’s Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen in Tulsa Has Caught the Attention of Local Media
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....
Why Is Russo’s a Great Franchise?
Why is Russo’s a great franchise? Don’t take it from us, listen to Brad Davis, the owner and manager of the newest Russo’s New York Pizzeria in the family – he and his family run the business out of Pflugerville, a suburb of Austin, Texas. 1. What made you choose to...
What Makes Russo’s Different?
If you’ve got the capital, the restaurant experience and the business savvy, you could theoretically take your money anywhere and get involved with a wide array of franchises. We’re not being prideful, but we think we’re the best pizza and Italian franchise, and we’d...
WHY FRANCHISE? – TULSA’S SUCCESS SAYS IT ALL!
There’s a statistic floating around the Internet that professes 60 percent of new restaurants fail in the first three years. Why do so many well-intended dining establishments go belly-up? Maybe it’s the lack of marketing experience, lack of capital, lack of support,...