Located at 227 State Road, just minutes from
I-195 and the University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth
Riko's Pizza partners with new franchisee
group led by accomplished restaurateur William Medina to open its first location in
Massachusetts
STAMFORD, Conn. and DARTMOUTH, Mass., May 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Riko's Pizza ("Riko's" or the "Company"), a
highly differentiated pizza franchise concept, announced today the
grand opening of its first Massachusetts location in the beautiful
coastal town of Dartmouth. This new restaurant is the Company's
sixth franchised location and 10th overall. Famous for
its super-thin crust tavern-style pies, local neighborhood
atmosphere, and extensive selection of craft drinks, Riko's newest
location is right off Route 6 at 227 State Road and five
minutes from the University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth ("UMass").
The Company now operates ten locations—four corporate and six
franchised—across Connecticut,
Florida, Massachusetts, and New York. Key features
of the new Riko's Pizza of Dartmouth
include:
- 7,600 square-foot restaurant – designed with Riko's iconic
rustic-urban décor and incorporating the character of the local
community – capable of serving up to 235 guests comfortably at
once;
- 50-foot-long bar with 45 stools and 10 beers on tap;
- 22 large TVs throughout the restaurant;
- Complete Riko's Pizza menu of famous tavern-style pizzas,
oven-roasted wings, made-to-order salads, fan-favorite desserts,
and a growing list of appetizers;
- Over 25 wines and specialty cocktails;
- Accommodations for large groups, kids'
parties, fundraisers, live music, and other special
events;
- A separate carry-out order section for easier takeout and
delivery; and
- Excellent parking with 100-plus spaces.
Riko's Pizza of Dartmouth is
operated by a new franchisee group led by accomplished restaurateur
William Medina. With over 20 years
of culinary experience, including as an owner-operator, Mr. Medina
has started 16 different restaurant and culinary businesses.
"I am so excited to introduce Riko's Pizza—the King of
tavern-style pies—to the Dartmouth
community," said William Medina. "I
want to thank Riko's management team for their leadership and
support, which has been critical in opening this incredible
location in just seven short months. I also want to thank the City
of Dartmouth for welcoming us with open
arms; this is truly a wonderful place to live and do business. I
know that when the people of Dartmouth
and the students of UMass experience
our tavern-style pizza, they will instantly be hooked, just as I
was. Whether you are looking for a new place to gather with family
or friends, watch the game, host an event, or simply pick up a
reliable, high-quality pie, look no further than Riko's Pizza of
Dartmouth!"
Riko's Pizza has additional franchised locations in the pipeline
across its existing markets and new markets, such as North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. Riko's expects to operate more than
15 locations up and down the East Coast by the end of 2025.
"On behalf of everyone at Riko's, I want to congratulate William
and his team on their location's opening and send my gratitude to
the entire Dartmouth community. With
Riko's now in your neighborhood, you are free from those sub-par
pizza options you have been forced to accept," said Rico Imbrogno, co-founder and CEO of Riko's
Pizza. "This is a huge day for Riko's. Not only have we opened
another new restaurant and expanded to our fourth state, but we
have officially entered double digits with our total unit count.
What started as a small family business has quickly become one of
the fastest-growing pizza franchise concepts in America. Reaching
our 10th location is an exciting milestone for Riko's,
but it is only the start of our growth story. We are thrilled to
enter Massachusetts with this
Dartmouth location—right around the
corner from UMass—and look forward to growing in the market for
years to come!"
To celebrate the grand opening of its Dartmouth location, the Company hosted a
ribbon-cutting celebration on May
7th, featuring remarks from Shawn McDonald, Chair of the Dartmouth Select
Board, and Mike O'Sullivan, CEO of
the One Southcoast Chamber of Commerce.
This new franchise-owned restaurant operates Monday through
Thursday, 11am–10pm; Friday and Saturday, 11am–11pm; and Sunday,
11am–8pm. For more information about Riko's Pizza of Dartmouth or to place an order, please visit
www.RikosPizza.com/Dartmouth.
For more information on Riko's Pizza, including franchising
opportunities, please visit www.RikosFranchise.com.
About Riko's Pizza:
Founded in 2011, Riko's Pizza is a
highly differentiated pizza franchise concept famous for its super
thin crust tavern-style pies, local neighborhood atmosphere, and an
extensive selection of craft beers, wines, and specialty cocktails.
The fast-growing brand currently operates four corporate-owned and
six franchise-owned locations across Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, and New York. The Company has numerous other U.S.
locations in the pipeline, with a core focus on select markets
throughout the East Coast. Riko's Pizza is known for its
one-of-a-kind menu, which features signature tavern-style pizza
recipes—such as the iconic Hot Oil Pie—oven-roasted wings,
made-to-order salads, tasty apps, and fan-favorite desserts. Riko's
locations offer both eat-in and takeout, with each site having a
modern layout with a large bar, open-spaced dining rooms, outdoor
spaces, numerous TVs, and a rustic-urban décor that incorporates
the character of the local community. A go-to destination for
families, parties, and watching sports a-like, Riko's Pizza is on a
mission to redefine America's experience with pizza. For more
information about Riko's Pizza, including franchising, please visit
www.RikosFranchise.com.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Gaffney Bennett PR
Rikos@gbpr.com
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