Certain cuisines are represented in nearly every American city and town, representing the rich legacy of over two centuries of immigration. One of those standards is the Italian restaurant. While finding that family-run ?hole in the wall? known only to locals can be like unearthing buried treasure, the popularity of Italian food also means that there are plenty of Italian restaurant franchise opportunities. Explore our listings to find your next investment, and learn more about this segment below.
Franchising offers several advantages. When you open a Picklemans Gourmet Cafe franchise, with our menu diversity and healthier options, you can eat at Pickleman's every day!
Godfathers Pizza makes pizza the way it was meant to be with an incredible crust, delicious veggies, hearty meats and mounds of 100 percent real cheese. Its absolutely irresistible.
The Pizza 9 Franchise opportunity provides you with the solid system of operations, experience and support you need to enter the fastest growing sector of the restaurant business quickly and efficien ...
The Samuel Mancino's name is well-known throughout communities as a reliable source of quality and value, particularly noted by our famous oven-baked grinders and a welcoming environment that combine ...
A fast casual pizza experience like no other! Custom build your own NY pizza in 2 minutes! The partnership with Kurt Warner helps support his charity, The Treasure House, by donating 10% of all retai ...
Pastalini needs YOU to take our "Pasta Your WaySM concept to your neighborhood. It is simple: our customers choose their pasta, their sauce, their protein and their toppings and then they watch as we ...
Noble Romans is helping change the way America eats pizza! The Noble Romans take-n-bake Pizza franchise opportunity provides a winning combination: A fantastic product, simple operations and a wide op ...
Rosati's is a neighborhood concept that is looking for a neighborhood near you. When you own a Rosati's Pizza franchise, you'll be part of a family of highly motivated entrepreneurs.
Roy Rogers Restaurants provide a wide variety of appealing, prepared-to-order foods with a quality and freshness that sets a new standard in the quick service segment.
CiCi's is ranked as the top brand in the Italian restaurant franchise category and CiCi's restaurants provide an endless pizza, pasta, salad and dessert buffet delivering unbelievable value.
Kono Pizza cones are cooked on the spot, are healthy, fresh and affordable, and can be eaten anywhere. Bring this innovative food concept to your neighborhood! Our business model is portable and flexi ...
As an East of Chicago franchise owner youll also offer a broad selection of specialty pizzas, subs and side items that satisfy a wide range of customer tastes.
Not Just Pizza, But Something for Everyone. From our dough to our pizza sauce to our pasta, we make almost everything that we deliver to your home or office fresh and from scratch daily. The first Pai ...
Pot & Paddle Jambalaya Kitchen is afast casual Cajun restaurant chain offering freshly prepared, authentic Cajun cuisine with dine in, carry out and catering services.
The Worlds Largest Cheesesteak Franchise is Rapidly Expanding Throughout the United States Are you ready to build your cheesesteak empire? Charleys Philly Steaks, the worlds largest cheesesteak franch ...
The Rusty Dog brings everything you need to the table to become a successful food truck owner, and simplifies the process of making a great living in this most unique environment and economy that we'r ...
The Italian Place has become a go-to destination for the entire community in the Washington, DC metro area. The Italian Place franchise will make a great addition to any community!
Romeo's Pizza accolades include being named the Best Pizza in North America, Best Gourmet Pizza in North America, Best Pizza in the Midwest, and a third-place finish in the Food Network Pizza Challeng ...
Marco's Pizza is strategically expanding nationwide. Were looking for qualified individuals and/or groups who want to join our family and be on the ground floor of something truly rewarding.
Romeo's Pizza accolades include being named the Best Pizza in North America, Best Gourmet Pizza in North America, Best Pizza in the Midwest, and a third-place finish in the Food Network Pizza Challeng ...
At Biscuit Belly, we dont do boring. Weve thrown the rule book out the kitchen window and built a new kind of brunch concept from scratch. With a chef-driven menu and a fast-casual approach, weve deve ...
Big Mama's and Papa's franchise info. In 1992, two Armenian brothers opened their first pizzeria in Los Angeles while they were both attending high school. They toiled for several years to prove thei ...
Through the tremendous dedication of its franchise owners and their drive for the future, Simple Simons Pizza is continuing to grow. Now is the time to be a part of the rapid expansion of one of the b ...
YoNutz! is the worlds most innovative donut and ice cream concept and home of the SMASH Donut! We have been the winner of Dessert Wars 2 years in a row in addition to being featured on CNN and voted B ...
There is no pizza experience quite like the one at 1000 Degrees. Order pizza the way you want, ask for quality ingredients, watch it being made and enjoy your finished product, all in just two minutes ...
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Additional Information
For some, Italian is synonymous with pizza. Consequently, some Italian concepts are really pizza concepts (a segment all its own), while others pair pasta and other Italian fare alongside pizza options. More casual eateries may offer a combination of pizza, sandwiches, and salads, while others focus on a traditional selection of northern and southern Italian dishes. A few would be more accurately considered a café with a menu built around coffee, gelato, and pastries.
Some of the largest Italian brands do not franchise in the U.S., but if a traditional Italian restaurant is your ambition, there are other options available. Of course, a full-service unit is significantly more expensive, with costs that can reach $3 million to $4 million. Other concepts have focused on scaled-down, updated, or ?casual and fun? versions of the Italian eatery.
Let Prudence Be Your Watchword
Every restaurant segment has brands that do not survive. That?s simply the nature of business competition. The Italian segment, however, has suffered a somewhat higher attrition rate in recent years. Part of that is the challenge of competing with large national brands, and part of it is a result of the saturation of the affiliated pizza segment that is producing a shakeout among newer brands.
This is not to say that Italian restaurant franchises are to be avoided?not at all. However, it is important to look carefully at the available opportunities, their track records, and how each brand has fared recently in order to ensure that you join a thriving concept. That?s where Franchise Clique can help. Picking just the right franchise is no easy task, so let Franchise Clique guide you through the process!