Who Is NYPD Pizza

We here at NYPD Pizza have been serving fresh, made to order, authentic New York style pizza since 1996. We opened our first franchise location in 2004. At NYPD Pizza we honestly have a passion for serving true New York style pizza consistently across the United States. With locations operating from the East coast to the West coast, NYPD Pizza has created a network to distribute its proprietary products to maintain our authentic and consistent New York Style Pizza.

We strive to provide customers with only top quality, hand-tossed, made-to-order pizza pies, fresh crisp salads, hot hero sandwiches and classic Italian entrees. Our inviting New York City décor allows patrons to enjoy the ambiance of the mom and pop pizzerias of days gone by. In our franchise system you will only find superior products and the freshest ingredients used in all of our menu items.

NYPD Pizza has been honored to receive over 24 Best Pizza awards on the local and national level. NYPD Pizza was also named one of the "Top 200 Pizzerias" in PMQ Magazine in 2008 and recognized as the 27th fastest growing franchise chain for 2009 in Franchise Times Magazines "Top 55 Fastest Growing Franchisees".

Our History

NYPD Pizza was established out of necessity in 1996 by a transplanted New Yorker who craved an authentic New York style pizza in Orlando, Florida. Founder Paul Russo decided to take matters into his own hands and open an authentic New York pizzeria. He then invited his family and friends along with New York City pizza makers to Orlando to begin the fundamental process. Paul knew that owning and operating the pizzeria business was his calling and the rest is history.

Since arriving on the franchise scene in 2004, NYPD Pizza has dominated the competition and is making an remarkable impression in the pizza industry. We now thrive on the weakness of the major pizza chains by simply offering authentic New York Style Pizza.

NYPD Pizza offers two optional store designs; option one is the smallest store layout and is typically 900 square feet. Option two is typically 2,600 square feet. The two units currently available are called the Metro and the Precinct.

• NYPD Pizza Metro Unit:
  The NYPD Pizza Metro Unit design is geared for delivery which offers quick service pick-up, take-out, catering and pizza slice sales. The Metro Unit is approximately 900 square feet in size and has minimum seating. The Metro Unit franchise is excellent for high traffic locations such as malls, small strip centers, downtown business districts, colleges and universities, stadiums and airports. The menu can offer all the popular NYPD Pizza favorite pies, calzones, salads, pastas, appetizers and desserts. The franchise offers a lower investment and lower operating costs for those individuals who want one unit or multiples. 
  Franchise Fee US$30,000.00


• NYPD Pizza Precinct: 
  The NYPD Pizza PRECINCT design is a full service restaurant for those individuals that want to sit down, relax, enjoy the ambiance, and have a glass of wine or beer and an incredible Italian fare. The Precinct franchise is the local Mom and Pop pizzeria of days-gone-by, where repeat customers become a part of the NYPD Pizza family. The incredibly delicious Italian menu offers a variety of appetizers, salads, hero sandwiches, pizzas, pastas dishes, entrees, daily specials and desserts. The PRECINCT is typically 1,800 to 2,600 square feet and seats approximately 50 to 80 customers. In the Precinct, you may have either a full bar area or game room (requires larger store layout).This franchise is located in high traffic locations such as malls, end cap location of large power shopping centers, downtown business districts and may be a free standing building. 
  Franchise Fee US$30,000.00

Our Success Begins With You

NYPD Pizza has prime markets available for single unit pizzerias and area development deals pending financial capability and business experience.

We operate a "hands on" business model which means our relationships with our franchisees are personal. We have dedicated many years to the development of our franchise system and the consistent quality of our authentic New York Pizza and Italian fare. NYPD Pizza is seeking associates to follow our franchise systems and help continue to the growth of our brand.

Join us if you have an entrepreneur spirit but do not want to reinvent the wheel.

NYPD Pizza corporate is ready to assist you with a full array of support before your store opening and long after:

• Award winning proprietary gourmet recipes
• The benefit of our proprietary products, trade secret formulas
• The right to use the NYPD Pizza Trademarks and Intellectual Property
• One stop shopping; the use of our Nationwide network of Distribution & Supply Sources
• Real estate site evaluation and site selection support
• Prototype restaurant layout for your store design
• Use of the Confidential Operations and Prep Manuals
• Staff training guidelines & materials
• Hands-on corporate Academy Training Program before you open your store
• Hands-on training in your store for your grand opening
• Grand Opening marketing support
• Local store on-site training assistance from experienced NYPD Pizza staff
• Ongoing operational support
• Marketing & In-house Artwork support and design
• Corporate Web site and Social networking programs
• Continued Development of franchise system and menu products
• Customized software POS system designed for the NYPD Pizza system