Franchising

Riko’s Pizza adds another store to the brand roster

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May 20, 2022

Riko's Pizza is getting ready to open its latest franchise store, this time in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

The store will be operated by franchise owners, brothers-in-law Jay FitzGerald and Charlie Aysseh, who have known each other since they were kids growing up in the same town of New Caanan, Connecticut, according to a press release.

Before they both spent 20 years working in New York City for their respective careers in advertising and equity sales, the two worked in restaurants and are now rekindling their passion for the industry.

"While having meetings with Riko's we were really impressed with their attitude of playing to win and really wanting to get involved with the success of their franchisees," Aysseh said in the release.

"These two gentlemen are driven self-starters who are loyal customers and passionate about the Riko's brand. With Jay's front-of-house experience and Charles' back-of-the-house experience we find them a perfect fit for Riko's!" Luigi Cardillo, a principal in the brand, said in the release. "We're really excited to help them get their location up and running in the coming months and look forward to celebrating with them at the grand opening."

The restaurant will be located at 1920 Black Rock Turnpike and slated to open in late summer or early fall of 2022.

Riko's Pizza has locations in Connecticut, New York and Florida.