Russo's New York Pizzeria charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Russo's New York Pizzeria franchise is approximately 7.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.5% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $54/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Russo's New York Pizzeria has been involved in 2 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 1 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Russo's New York Pizzeria franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Russo's New York Pizzeria offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Russo's New York Pizzeria currently operates 34 locations (2025 FDD) (28 franchised, 6 company-owned). The system contracted by 2.9% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -1.9%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Russo's New York Pizzeria is 20.6% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Russo's New York Pizzeria FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $834K (average: $882K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Russo's New York Pizzeria is 10 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 10 years.

Russo's New York Pizzeria's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 20 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Russo's New York Pizzeria's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD).

Russo's New York Pizzeria provides 334 hours of initial training over approximately 8 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a annual basis.

Yes, Russo's New York Pizzeria provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.