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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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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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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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.
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.
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 100 Pizza Companies
11.2008 – Famous Famiglia ranks 41st in Pizza Today’s Top 100 Pizza Companies. The company’s rank climbed up seven positions compared to last year’s list, placing Famous Famiglia amongst the Top 50 pizza companies in the United States for the second year in a row.
Partnership with National Amusements
06.2008 – Famous Famiglia announces its partnership with the international cinema theater leader National Amusements in a partnership that will provide “New York’s Favorite Pizza” to cinema customers across the United States.
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Official Pizza of the New York Yankees
05.2008 – Famous Famiglia extends its partnership with the New York Yankees organization through the 2015 season. Famous Famiglia has been the “Official Pizza of the New York Yankees” since 2003 and is proud to continue this very coveted affiliation and partnership.
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