December 5, 2016
Famous Famiglia is proud to announce its entry in the Africa market with its first location to open soon in the capital city of Accra in Ghana. “We are very excited about the arrival of the Famous Famiglia brand in Ghana; this marks the first location for the brand in the continent of Africa,” states Giorgio Kolaj, company co-founder.
University of St. Francis Presentation
10.2011 – Co-founder, Giorgio Kolaj, speaks to the business students at the University of St. Francis about tragedy, triumph and the American dream on November 2nd during the Fall Business Forum.
Official Pizza of Six Flags
02.2011 – Famous Famiglia signs national deal with Six Flags Theme Parks as Official Pizza of Six Flags. “We are excited about the partnership with Six Flags Corp. and about expanding the Famous Famiglia brand across its theme parks nationwaide,” shares Giorgio Kolaj.
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Giorgio Kolaj Named President of the Queens Council of the Boy Scouts
05.2010 – Famous Famiglia co-founder, Giorgio Kolaj, is selected as the president of the Queens Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Giorgio will direct and guide the Executive Board of the Queens Council as it works to further the goals of Scouting within the Borough of Queens.
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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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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.
National Restaurant Association’s
05.2009 – Famous Famiglia Co-Founder, Giorgio Kolaj, is listed as a finalist in the National Restaurant Association’s 2009 Faces of Diversity Program – American Dream Award. The annual Faces of Diversity Awards recognizes those who have realized the American Dream through hard work and determination in the restaurant industry.
Famous Famiglia at the Franchise India 2008 International Franchise Show
11.2008 – Famous Famiglia co-founder, Giorgio Kolaj, is scheduled to speak at the Franchise India 2008 International Franchise Show in New Delhi, India in November 29 – 30. The show welcomed more than 23,000 attendees last year.
The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch
09.2008 – Famous Famiglia co-founder Giorgio Kolaj appears on CNBC’s television program The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch. The television host discussed with Giorgio the challenges he and his brothers faced while launching their successful business – which has now grown into a powerful global brand. Please visit this link