Franchising

Russo's New York Pizzeria enters California

September 17, 2021

Russo's New York Pizzeria is set to open its first Fresno, California location later this year. The restaurant will feature the brand's updated casual dining layout that includes an open-kitchen concept station for guests to watch chefs prepare hand-tossed pizzas and homemade meals fresh from scratch. The design also allows the convenience for guests to choose take-out or delivery, according to a press release.

This will be the first of five locations scheduled for the Fresno market by Don and Katharina Haines.

"We are excited to offer Fresno families, friends and business associates a location for authentic New York-style pizzeria and Italian," Anthony Russo, founder and CEO, Russo's New York Pizzeria, said in the release. "Blending the simplicity of a pizzeria with the freshness of an upscale Italian restaurant, we deliver a chef-driven dining experience in a fast-casual setting. Our brand is so glad to have Don and Katharina Haines in the Russo's New York Pizzeria family. They are one of our first franchisees in California and the passion they have shown for restaurant operations, experience and commitment to quality makes them a great growth partner. I'm confident they will continue to carry on the Russo's family tradition in his own community."

Based in Houston, Russo's Restaurants is composed of a mix of corporate and franchised locations across Texas, Oklahoma, California, and Florida.