Gourmet pizza
A New York-style crust, fresh dough and chef-created recipes give guests a distinctive pizza experience.
International franchise opportunities
International Pizza and Restaurant Franchise Opportunities
Bring gourmet New York-style pizza and gourmet fresh pasta to your community. Russo's welcomes qualified international operators and development groups ready to build a local restaurant business around a chef-founded brand.
Discuss your country Request the franchise kitCountry-specific review. No territory is reserved by submitting an inquiry.
Gourmet pizza + fresh pasta · Dine-in · Takeout · Delivery · Catering
Quick answer
Can I bring Russo's to my country?
You can send Russo's a proposal for your country and city. Tell us about your team, restaurant experience, growth plan and available capital.
The first call is a simple market review. We will ask about sites, supply, local rules and who will run the business. Qualified groups may discuss one restaurant or a larger plan.
Country and territory rights are not promised on this page. Costs and terms vary by market. They must be set out in the final legal documents. Review the U.S. investment page for brand context and the franchise support program before you inquire.
The opportunity
International franchise opportunities, beyond pizza
Russo's combines a New York pizzeria with a full Italian kitchen. Family recipes and chef-led food standards give the brand its identity; your local team brings the market knowledge, operating discipline and hospitality.
Gourmet fresh pasta
Fresh pasta, sauces and Italian specialties broaden the menu beyond pizza and serve different dining occasions.
Four sales channels
Dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering, subject to the approved restaurant plan and local conditions.
Your development plan
Build the right partnership for your market
Restaurant operators
Experienced food-service and hospitality teams exploring how Russo's could fit their local market and operating portfolio.
Multi-unit groups
Partners with the capital, management capacity and real estate pipeline to propose a phased restaurant development plan.
Area development
Qualified groups interested in a broader market proposal, with development scope and obligations defined only in signed agreements.
Ownership structure, required participation, training and development rights depend on local law, qualification and final agreements. No exclusive territory is promised on this page.
Brand standards. Local execution.
A conversation built around your country
International development takes more than translating a menu. We review the proposed operating team, restaurant format, real estate, supplier access, imports and local compliance before determining a development path.
- Culinary training and recipe standards
- Supply-chain and ingredient planning
- Restaurant format and site evaluation
- Local marketing and opening preparation
Support scope, responsibilities and delivery arrangements must be confirmed in the applicable disclosure documents and agreements.
Market exploration
Tell us where you want to grow
The countries below are listed for franchise inquiries, not as guaranteed available territories. Select a country to add it to your inquiry, or enter a different country in the form.
Middle East
Asia & Pacific
Europe
Americas
Considering development in Doha? Review the Qatar pizza franchise market guide for local context before submitting your country inquiry.
For wider planning, compare the Europe franchise market guide, the Eastern Europe franchise market guide, and the Ireland pizza franchise guide.
Availability requires current confirmation, local legal review, candidate qualification and approval by Franchise Development.
Owner voices
Hear it from the people behind the restaurants
Start with Waruna's Qatar experience, then hear other Russo's owners describe the food, training and day-to-day business. U.S. owner stories are not representations of international results.
International owner experience at Doha Oasis.
What he values about being part of Russo's.
From Russo's customer to restaurant owner.
Food, training and the four sales channels.
Ingredient quality and working with the brand.
A look inside his fourth location's opening.
Historical owner experiences from Russo's official YouTube channel. Videos may describe past programs or formats; current obligations and support are defined in your applicable documents. Individual results vary and no financial outcome is promised.
From introduction to proposal
Start with a market conversation
Introduce your team
Tell us your country, operating background and ownership goals.
Review market fit
Discuss territory status, real estate, supply chain and development capacity.
Evaluate the terms
Review applicable disclosures and proposed arrangements with independent advisors.
Plan development
If approved, agree on the restaurant plan, training and opening responsibilities.
Global franchise opportunity
Bring a taste of New York to your neighborhood.
Tell Franchise Development where you want to open and who is behind your proposal. Start with your contact details; development questions are optional.
International terms are country-specific
U.S. investment figures and U.S. Item 19 results do not represent an international offer or predict international results. Discuss your country, restaurant plan and development scope directly with the team.
International FAQ
Before you inquire
Is my country available?
Country listings are invitations to inquire, not promises of availability. Franchise Development must confirm territory status and evaluate your proposal.
What does an international franchise cost?
Costs and fees vary by country, restaurant format and development scope. Property, construction, equipment, taxes, imports and supply-chain needs affect the total. Obtain country-specific terms rather than applying U.S. figures to your proposal.
Can I develop multiple restaurants?
Russo's reviews qualified multi-unit and area-development groups. Capital, operating capacity, site pipeline and development obligations are evaluated before terms are agreed.
Do the U.S. Item 19 figures apply internationally?
No. They describe a defined group of U.S. franchised stores and do not represent international sales, profit or expected results.
What should I prepare for the first call?
Your intended country and city, team background, proposed development scope, capital plan and timeline. Share any real estate or supplier considerations you already know.