Franchising
Riko's Pizza adding 2 locations to New York
October 23, 2025
Riko's Pizza, a tavern-style pizza concept, will open two locations in Westchester County, New York with a new franchise group.
The restaurants will open in White Plains, slated for next month, and Larchmont, to open in the spring, according to a press release.
"Calling all Westchester residents and surrounding communities — fear no more, Riko's is coming to rescue you from the mediocre pizza experiences that have plagued your county for far too long," Rico Imbrogno, founder and CEO of Riko's Pizza, said in the release. "Our Stamford locations have been serving members of the Westchester County community who have been crossing the border into Connecticut in search of better pizza for years. Today, we begin to make that journey easier with the announcement of not one, but two new locations planned for the market. Establishing a presence in Westchester County marks a significant milestone for our brand. I want to thank our new multi-unit franchisee, Spencer Thune, and his team for their partnership, as well as the entire Westchester community for welcoming us."
Conceived and based in neighboring Fairfield County, Connecticut, Riko's first entered the New York market in 2020 with a full-service restaurant in Levittown on Long Island. The company later opened a second Long Island location in Merrick in 2022, both with the same franchisee group. Alongside the new Westchester locations, these two Long Island locations will serve as the foundation for Riko's growth plans across the Empire State.
Riko's Pizza currently operates four corporate-owned and six franchise-owned locations across Connecticut, Florida, New York and North Carolina.
"As a native New Yorker, current resident, and long-time business operator and job creator in the state, growing the Riko's brand in New York has been a major focus of mine since I joined the company," Carl Bachmann, president and COO of Riko's Pizza, said in the release. "Westchester is a phenomenal market, but there is nothing like Riko's in White Plains, Larchmont or any of the surrounding areas. Our pizza is truly unique, and our menu is craveable; however, it's the experiences we create in our restaurants and bars that truly set us apart. We offer something for everyone — families and kids looking for a fun, comfortable, and affordable meal out; sports fans catching the game at our massive bars; and friends gathering to enjoy great food in a neighborhood setting. There's something for everyone to enjoy at Riko's."
