INITIAL INVESTMENT

COSTS FOR START UP

Our unique formula is a huge factor in having a lower-than-average labor cost. While our fresh, from-scratch recipes keep our food costs below the average as well.

We have spent years developing a business strategy with an initial investment that is one of the lowest in the fast casual restaurant sector. TOTAL INITIAL INVESTMENT WILL VARY BASED ON DESIGN AND SQUARE FOOTAGE

THE FIRST STEP DOESN'T NEED TO BE THE HARDEST

All of our locations are custom designed to fit your market. Giving you a competitive advantage over other pizza or Italian concepts in today’s marketplace. Your total initial investment will vary based on the number of seats, design, and square footage.

$35K

FRANCHISE FEE

$250K

LIQUIDITY REQUIREMENT

WEEKLY ROYALTY GROSS SALES

$150,000

MINIMUM
INVESTMENT

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INITIAL INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM INVESTMENT

STARTING AT $150,000

MINIMUM NET WORTH*

$550,000 - $2 MILLION

EXPERIENCE

FOOD AND BEVERAGE IS BENEFICIAL

DEVELOPMENT FEE*

$10,000

MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT

PREFERRED 3 PIZZERIAS MINIMUM

FRANCHISE FEE*

$35,000

UNIT SIZE

1,500 - 3,500 SQ FT

ROYALTY FEE*

TERM OF AGREEMENT

10 YEARS WITH AN OPTION

BRAND MANAGEMENT FEE

1.5%

FRANCHISING TRAINING

6-8 WEEKS

INITIAL INVESTMENT

STARTING AT $150,000

*Per unit developed. Information subject to change. Please refer to Item #7 in the Russo’s Franchise DisclosureDocument for potential cost estimates. International fees vary.

QUALIFICATIONS TO BECOME A FRANCHSEE

Rather than looking for pure investment partners, Russo’s places great importance on building partnerships strengthened by the acumen of both franchisor and franchisee. The franchisee brings their entrepreneurial skills, knowledge of the local business and cultural climate, personal network, and contacts, all of which are essential to assure success of every franchise.

During The Qualifying Phase

Our team will evaluate your financial status, character, and experience. Here’s a quick glance at what we’ll be looking for:

Candidate suggested to have at least $250,000+ liquid net worth
Candidate suggested to have at least $550,000+ total net worth
Good credit standing
A sound background in business development

Candidate suggested to have at least $250,000 in liquid capital
Candidate suggested to have at least $550,000 in net worth
Good credit standing
A sound background in business development
The ability to work independently within the Russo's brand
A good standing within the community
Financing information available upon request

The ability to work independently within the Russo's brand
A good standing within the community
Financing information available upon request

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*The following data involves historic performance information for Domestic Restaurants corporate- or affiliate-owned, open and operating under effective Franchise Agreements by the same franchisee for fiscal year 2021. There are 35 franchised domestic Russo’s New York Pizzeria Restaurants operating under effective Franchise Agreements as of December 31, 2021. 30 of which had been open for 12 months or longer. The following results include (a) the average Gross Sales for the 24 Domestic Russo’s New York Pizzeria Restaurants that were franchisee owned, open, and operated for fiscal 2021. (b) The cash flows for the FOUR (4) company-owned Russo’s New York Pizzeria Restaurants operated for fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. Because we do not maintain the accounting records of our franchisees, we are unable to make any representation to the reliability of the financial data provided by franchised Restaurants.

This website and the franchise sales information on this site do not constitute an offer to sell a franchise. The offer to sell a franchise can only be made through the delivery of a franchise disclosure document. Certain states require that we register the franchise disclosure document in those states. The communications on this web site are not directed by us to the residents of any of those states. Moreover, we will not offer or sell franchises in those states until we have registered the franchise (or obtained an applicable exemption from registration) and delivered the franchise disclosure document to the prospective franchisee in compliance with applicable law.