Chef Anthony Russo, the creative culinary mind, founder and CEO of chef-driven concepts Russo’s New York Pizzeria and Russo’s Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, is attending the Gulfood Show AL Mustaqbal plaza HP-J14 Pavilion upon announcing a growth strategy to expand both brands’ international footprint across the Middle East, specifically targeting the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Turkey, Africa, and Egypt.

stas – a sincere response to the request for great-tasting, gluten-free menu selections from health-conscious families and thousands living with Celiac disease, worldwide. Also, since the company has gone international, local flavors of the Middle East can be found in many of the recipes, connecting the local culture to authentic New York style pizza and classic Italian cuisine.

Russo’s Restaurants offers a rare franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs interested in proven brands that are entirely chef driven. Beyond consumer convenience, Russo’s is leading the Italian dining category by creating a business model that offers:

A smaller footprint (1,200-4,000 sq. ft.) for Delivery outlet to full service
A low-cost entry into the restaurant business with an initial investment starting around $395,000 in select markets
Average food costs and labor costs are 21.8% and 25.4% respectively*
Average sales volume per unit is $1,1 million*

To learn more about Russo’s franchise development opportunities, visit

https://russosfranchise.com.