INVESTMENTS
Cost to Open a Pizza 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:
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
Financial requirements to open a pizza franchise:
1 Unit
$250k
liquid capital
$550k
net worth
2 Units
$350k
liquid capital
$850k
net worth
3 Units
$500k
liquid capital
$1.3m
net worth
Russo’s offers flexible designs tailored to your needs and market demands, with total investment ranging from $429,250 to $1.5 million for buildout and startup costs.
Start Up Costs*
Each of our locations is tailor-made to suit your market, providing a distinct competitive edge over other pizza or Italian concepts in today’s marketplace. Your total initial investment may vary depending on factors such as the site location, number of seats, design specifications, and square footage.
Domestic Multi-Unit Growth Incentives
Signing 3 Units
$9,000
Discount Per Unit
Signing 5 Unit
$12,000
Discount Per Unit. Includes a 2% reduction in Royalty Fee for the first 52 weeks
Franchise Support
Benefits to Owning a Russo’s
Strong unit-level economics: Benefit from high margins with $1,134,000 average unit sales with a low start-up costs of $150,000.
Proven Business Model: Benefit from standardized processes, recipes, and operational guidelines, reducing the risks of starting from scratch.
Training and Support: Benefit from invaluable training and ongoing support from our experienced team, ideal for newcomers to the restaurant industry.
Marketing and Advertising Support: Benefit from marketing and advertising support within our franchise system, driving brand awareness and attracting customers to your location.
Access to Suppliers and Resources: Benefit from pre-negotiated suppliers, leading to cost savings and streamlined logistics for sourcing ingredients and resources.
Potential for Growth: Benefit from multi-unit ownership opportunities to expand your business and geographic reach as a successful franchisee.
Six Steps to Join the Russo Family
1
Request for Consideration Form:
Franchise candidates review Russo’s New York Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen franchise information packet, then submit the completed confidential application to the corporate office.
2
Franchise Disclosure:
The approved candidate receives the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for review within 14 days, followed by payment of the franchise fee.
3
Discovery Day:
Pre-qualified prospective franchisees are invited to visit the corporate office.
4
Site Selection:
The Russo’s team will review site guidelines and assess if the requested location’s demographics, region, and marketplace align with our criteria.
5
Training and Development:
Your training and orientation will be conducted in Houston, Texas, covering front-of-house and back-of-house operations, processes, and procedures.
6
Grand Opening:
Our operations team will support you throughout your new store opening, assisting with delivery, kitchen setup, staff training, and ensuring a successful grand opening!
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