02.2010 – Famous Famiglia’s LaGuardia Airport location received the “Most Improved Award” at the MarketPlace Development ‘Quest for the Best’ Awards Ceremony.
$14k+ Donated To Haiti
01.2010 – On Tuesday, January 19, 2010, Famous Famiglia held an all-day fundraiser for the earthquake victims of Haiti at the 50th and Broadway Famous Famiglia pizzeria. A total of $14,565 was raised through sales, donations, and a generous gift given by the Famous Famiglia organization. The day’s total sales were donated to Hearts with Haiti, and The American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.
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Haiti Fundraiser Event
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 of World Champion New York Yankees
11.2009 – Famous Famiglia completes its seventh consecutive year as the Official Pizza of the New York Yankees and looks forward to serving its pizza next year at the home of the World Champion New York Yankees.
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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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.
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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