Sbarro
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| Private | |
| Industry | Food |
| Founded |
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. (1956) |
| Headquarters | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
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Number of locations
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Over 800 |
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Key people
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Gennaro and Carmela Sbarro (founders) J. David Karam CEO and President |
| Products | Italian-American cuisine, pizza, pasta, salads |
| Website | www |
Sbarro, LLC is a chain of pizzeria that specializes in New York style pizza by the slice and other Italian-American cuisine. In 2011, the company was ranked 15th in foreign systemwide sales among U.S. based quick-serve and fast-casual companies by QSR Magazine. In 2008, Sbarro was rated the 1 Quick Service Restaurant in the Italian segment by Entrepreneur magazine. It has held this title multiple times over the years. Not all reports are positive, as the food quality has been criticized, with a suggestion that this was the major factor that led to two bankruptcies. Sbarro has over 800 locations in 33 countries.[1] Sbarro stores are located in shopping malls, airports, service areas, and college campuses. Sbarro has locations in The Pentagon, American naval bases and casinos.
Sbarro was founded in 1956 by Gennaro and Carmela Sbarro. The couple and their three sons, Joseph, Mario, and Anthony immigrated to America from Naples, Italy. The same year, the Sbarro family opened their first salumeria (an Italian grocery store) at 1701 65th Street and 17th Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York, which became popular for its fresh food and Italian fare. Its original location closed down in 2004.
The success of the Sbarro Salumeria led to the opening of additional locations in the New York City metropolitan area. In 1970, Sbarro opened its first mall-based restaurant in Brooklyn's Kings Plaza Shopping Center. One of their busiest outlets was located in the World Trade Center mall.
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