01.2010 – Famous Famiglia will support the relief efforts for the earthquake victims of Haiti by holding an all-day fundraiser at their 50th and Broadway pizzeria. On Tuesday, January 19, 2010, the day’s total proceeds from the 50th and Broadway Famous Famiglia will be donated to Hearts With Haiti and The American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. Please join us to help support those in need!
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Holiday Party in Harlem
12.2009 – Famous Famiglia spreads holiday cheer in Harlem! On December 13, 2009 the Famous Famiglia founding family will host a special holiday party for the Harlem community at the 125th Street and Lexington Avenue pizzeria.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
11.2009 – In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, Famous Famiglia co-founders and friends visited four New York City shelters to donate pizzas to families.
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!
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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.
Benefits of Franchising
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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Your Questions, Your Money on FOX
07.2009 – Famous Famiglia co-founder Giorgio Kolaj appears on Fox Business Channel’s LIVE weekly TV program, “Your Questions, Your Money.” Giorgio discussed the history and global growth of the Famous Famiglia brand that he and his brothers founded twenty three years ago. Click here to watch.
Bishop’s Humanitarian Award Dinner
03.2009 – The Kolaj family, founders of Famous Famiglia, to be honored by Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens at the upcoming Bishop’s Humanitarian Award Dinner on June 24th, 2009 at Pier Sixty in New York City. Please visit www.ccbq.org for more information on the Bishop’s Humanitarian Award Dinner.
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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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Famous Famiglia on CW11’s Morning Segment
12.2008 – Famous Famiglia co-founder, John Kolaj, appears on CW11’s morning news segment “Totally Tamsen”. Reporter Tamsen Fadal and a group of children learned how to master the art of pizza making from John at a local Famous Famiglia pizzeria.