06.2010 – Famous Famiglia co-founder Giorgio Kolaj receives the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2010 Award in the retail, distribution, and manufacturing category in Metro New York. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses.
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalist
05.2010 – Famous Famiglia co-founder, Giorgio Kolaj, is selected as a finalist for the 2010 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The Entrepreneur of the Year Award Program is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs, and honors those whose vision, courage, and achievements have sustained successful growing business ventures.
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2010 Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics
04.2010 – Famous Famiglia is selected by the World Franchising Network as one of the 2010 Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics due to their commitment to the recruitment and advancement of minorities within the company.
Pearl Harbor Naval Base Location Awarded
03.2010 – Famous Famiglia’s Pearl Harbor Naval Base location was selected as The Best Concession Vendor for the month of February. Awards are based on customer feedback, mystery shopper, and observations.
LGA Location Award Received
02.2010 – Famous Famiglia’s LaGuardia Airport location received the “Most Improved Award” at the MarketPlace Development ‘Quest for the Best’ Awards Ceremony.
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.
The New York Enterprise Report Awards
07.2009 – Famous Famiglia is selected as a finalist in the Human Resources and Leadership Best Practice category for the New York Enterprise Report Awards. The winners will be recognized for their best practices in customer service, green business, human resources and leadership, sales and marketing, and technology.
ARN 2009 Award Nominations
11.2008 – Famous Famiglia is nominated for three ARN 2009 Awards: Food Operator with Highest Regard for Customer Service, Best Food & Beverage Brand Operator, and Best Overall Food & Beverage Operator. Since 2001, Famous Famiglia has earned twelve First Place ARN awards, an accomplishment unmatched in the industry.
“Up & Comers Top 100 Companies on the Verge”
10.2008 – Famous Famiglia is named by Franchise Times magazine to the “Up & Comers Top 100 Companies on the Verge” ranking. This category links those U.S. franchises that show tremendous promise for opportunity and growth into the future.
Top 400 Restaurant Chains in the U.S.
07.2008 – Restaurants and Institutions names Famous Famiglia to Top 400 Restaurant Chains in the U.S.