08.2009 – Famous Famiglia co-founder, Giorgio Kolaj, is set to be a panelist at a New York City Economic Development networking event featuring industry champions who will discuss the benefits of franchising.
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23 Years Of Famous Famiglia!
08.2009 – Famous Famiglia celebrates its 23rd Anniversary! The Kolaj brothers opened the first Famous Famiglia in 1986 in the Upper West Side of New York City. Twenty-three years later, Famous Famiglia currently operates wordwide and has earned several leading industry awards that herald its unsurpassed product quality and unparalleled customer service.
Opening in Newark Liberty International Airport
07.2009 – Famous Famiglia announces its latest opening at Newark Liberty International Airport -Terminal C2. This opening marks the fifty-third Famous Famiglia unit opened in the New York metro area and the third at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Top 400 Restaurant Chains
07.2009 – Restaurants & Institutions Magazine names Famous Famiglia to the 45th Annual Ranking of the Top 400 Restaurant Chains in the U.S. for the third consecutive year.
Grand Opening at John F. Kennedy International Airport
06.2009 – Famous Famiglia continues its expansion in the airport market with the opening of the latest Famous Famiglia location at John F. Kennedy International Airport – Terminal 5 (JetBlue Terminal) in New York City.
Top 20 List of Fastest Growing Concepts
05.2009 – Famous Famiglia is ranked 2nd on Restaurant Chain’s Top 20 List of Fastest Growing Concepts for May 2009. Chains are ranked by total percentage of growth.
Expanding Throughout Yankee Stadium
04.2009 – Famous Famiglia announces the opening of six new units throughout the new Yankee’s Stadium. Famous Famiglia has been the “Official Pizza of the New York Yankees” since 2003 and is proud to continue with the partnership in the new stadium.
Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics
02.2008 – Famous Famiglia is selected by the World Franchising Network and the National Minority Franchising Initiative as one of the Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics due to their commitment to the recruitment and advancement of minorities within the company.
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Ranked 2nd on Restaurant Chain’s Top 20 List
02.2008 – Famous Famiglia is ranked 2nd on Restaurant Chain’s Top 20 List of Fastest Growing Concepts. Chains are ranked by total percentage of growth.
Top 100 Business Opportunities
02.2008 – Famous Famiglia is listed in Franchising World Magazine as one of the Top 100 Business Opportunities of 2009. The global pizza brand is set to enter India and is planning expansion through the franchise route.