10.2009 – Famous Famiglia announces the opening of its latest casino location at the Wild Horse Pass Casino in Chandler, Arizona.
2010 ARN Awards
10.2009 – Famous Famiglia is nominated for five 2010 ARN Awards: Food Operator with Highest Regard for Customer Service, Best Restaurant Design, Best Food & Beverage Brand Operator, Best Overall Food & Beverage Operator, and Best Franchisor. Winners will be announced in March 2010. Since 2001, Famous Famiglia has earned twelve First Place ARN awards, an accomplishment unmatched in the industry.
Pizza Contest at LGA!
10.2009 – The Food & Shops at LaGuardia Airport and Famous Famiglia are partnering to stage a fun-filled Pizza Eating Contest for all LaGuardia employees on Thursday, November 19th at 12:00pm in LaGuardia’s Central Terminal Food & Shops, Lower Level. Employees are encouraged to register for the contest on October 22nd at 2:00pm at Famous Famiglia, Lower Level. John Kolaj, Famous Famiglia Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, will select six “eaters” for the competition based on a private interviewing process. Generous cash prizes will be awarded: First Prize- $1,000!
Click to view press release.
NYC Latest Opening!
10.2009 – Famous Famiglia announces the opening of its latest New York City location at 668 Sixth Avenue (corner of 21st Street).
65th Annual Columbus Day Parade
10.2009 – The Kolaj Family, founders of Famous Famiglia, are set to march as the NYPD Grand Marshalls at the 65th Annual Columbus Day Parade to be held on Monday, October 12th, 2009 in New York City.