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Sbarro’s roots go back to [[Naples]], Italy where for Gennaro and Carmela Sbarro the art of crafting Italian cuisine was a way of life. The couple and their three sons, Mario, Joseph and Anthony, immigrated to America in 1956 to pursue their dream of owning a successful business in the U. S. In 1956, the Sbarro family opened their first Salumeria (an Italian grocery store) in [[Brooklyn]], which became popular for its specially fresh food and genuine [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] fare, including homemade [[mozzarella]], imported cheese, and [[sausage]] and [[salami]]. Their Sbarro Italian Delicatessen in [[Brooklyn]], N.Y. was well received by the local community and was the first of a very successfully chain.<ref>http://www.sbarro.com/aboutUs/aboutUs.php</ref>
Sbarro was founded by Gennaro and Carmela Sbarro. The couple and their three sons, Mario, Joseph and Anthony, immigrated to America from [[Naples]], Italy in 1956. In 1956, the Sbarro family opened their first Salumeria (an Italian grocery store) in [[Brooklyn]], which became popular for its fresh food and genuine [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] fare. Their Sbarro Italian Delicatessen in [[Brooklyn]], N.Y. was well received by the local community and was the first of a successful chain.<ref>http://www.sbarro.com/aboutUs/aboutUs.php</ref>


The success of the Sbarro Salumeria led to the opening of more locations throughout the [[New York City]] area. In 1967, Sbarro opened its first [[mall]]-based restaurant in Brooklyn's [[Kings Plaza Shopping Center]], marking the beginning of the modern Sbarro concept: Italian food in an open kitchen that allowed for fast self-service. Over the last 50 years, the King's Plaza business model has been replicated some 1,000 times - helping Sbarro expand throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world.
The success of the Sbarro Salumeria led to the opening of more locations throughout the [[New York City]] area. In 1967, Sbarro opened its first [[mall]]-based restaurant in Brooklyn's [[Kings Plaza Shopping Center]], marking the beginning of the modern Sbarro concept: Italian food in an open kitchen that allowed for fast self-service. Over the last 50 years, the King's Plaza business model has been replicated some 1,000 times - helping Sbarro expand throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world.

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This article is about the American food chain. For the Swiss automobile producer, see Sbarro (automobile).
Sbarro
Company typePrivate (family-owned)
IndustryFood
FoundedBrooklyn, New York (1967)
HeadquartersMelville, New York
Number of locations
1,000+
Key people
Peter Beaudrault, President and CEO
Anthony J. Puglisi, VP and CFO, Anthony Missano, Stuart M. Steinberg, John Brisco
ProductsPizza, Pasta
Revenue$354.4 million (2006)[1]
Websitewww.sbarro.com

Sbarro is a U.S.-based chain of pizza restaurants that sells pizza and other Italian dishes. The chain specializes in New York-style pizza, selling mostly "by the slice".

History

File:Sbarro3.JPG
Former Sbarro logo.

Sbarro was founded by Gennaro and Carmela Sbarro. The couple and their three sons, Mario, Joseph and Anthony, immigrated to America from Naples, Italy in 1956. In 1956, the Sbarro family opened their first Salumeria (an Italian grocery store) in Brooklyn, which became popular for its fresh food and genuine Italian fare. Their Sbarro Italian Delicatessen in Brooklyn, N.Y. was well received by the local community and was the first of a successful chain.[2]

The success of the Sbarro Salumeria led to the opening of more locations throughout the New York City area. In 1967, Sbarro opened its first mall-based restaurant in Brooklyn's Kings Plaza Shopping Center, marking the beginning of the modern Sbarro concept: Italian food in an open kitchen that allowed for fast self-service. Over the last 50 years, the King's Plaza business model has been replicated some 1,000 times - helping Sbarro expand throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world.

In early 2007, Sbarro was acquired by MidOcean Partners, a private equity firm with offices in New York and London.[3] In 2008, Sbarro is rated the #1 Quick Service Restaurant in the Italian segment by Entrepreneur magazine for five out of the past six years.[4]

Brands

  • Sbarro – Sbarro is the bread and butter of business. With 1,064 locations worldwide, they serve pizzas, pastas, and other Italian dishes.
  • Mama Sbarro[5]
  • Carmela's of Brooklyn[6]
  • Pizza
  • Salads
  • Pastas
  • Entrees
    • Chicken Parmigiana
    • Chicken Francese
    • Sausage & Peppers
    • Meatballs
    • Chicken Vesuvio
    • Chicken Portofino
    • Chicken Taormina
    • Stuffed Eggplant
    • Sautéed Mixed Vegetables
    • Vegetable Rice
    • Chicken Tenders with Mixed Vegetables[7]
  • Desserts
    • The "Perfect" Cheesecake
    • Carrot Cake
    • Black Forest Cake [8]

All Items use Sbarro family Recipes[9]

Locations

A Sbarro branch in Angeles City, Philippines.

Most of Sbarro's restaurants are located in shopping malls, airports, service areas, cinemas or college campuses. Sbarro has 1,064 locations across 43 countries[10]

Highways service areas

Airports

USA

  • Atlanta
  • Charlotte Douglas
  • Cleveland Hopkins
  • Daytona Beach
  • Dayton International Airport
  • Dallas Fort Worth
  • Ft. Lauderdale
  • Jacksonville
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport
  • New York LaGuardia Airport
  • Logan
  • Miami
  • Minneapolis, St. Paul
  • Newark
  • Orlando
  • Phoenix, Sky Harbor
  • Pittsburgh
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
  • Salt Lake City
  • Syracuse Hancock
  • Tulsa [15]

Rest of the World

  • India - Delhi
  • Amsterdam – Schiphol
  • Aruba – Reina Beatrix
  • Australia – Melbourne
  • Austria – Vienna
  • Canada – Calgary
  • Canada – Edmonton
  • Cyprus – Larnaca
  • Czech Republic - Prague
  • Egypt – Hurghada, Sharm El Shiekh, Aswan
  • Greece – Athens, Corfu, Crete, Thessalonica
  • Honduras - Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula
  • Hungary – Ferihegy
  • Ireland – Dublin
  • Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur
  • New Zealand – Auckland, Christchurch
  • Philippines - National Capital Region
  • Russia – Domodedova
  • Spain – Gran Canaria
  • Turkey - Istanbul
  • United Kingdom – Birmingham, Heathrow, Luton [16]

References

  1. ^ "Sbarro, Inc. Announces Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2006" (Press release). Sbarro, Inc.
  2. ^ http://www.sbarro.com/aboutUs/aboutUs.php
  3. ^ "History". Sbarro, Inc.
  4. ^ http://www.sbarro.com/franchising/domestic/domesticFranchising.php
  5. ^ http://www.sbarro.com/ourBrands/mamaSbarros.php
  6. ^ http://www.sbarro.com/ourBrands/carmelas.php
  7. ^ http://www.sbarro.com/ourFood/entrees.php
  8. ^ http://www.sbarro.com/ourFood/dessert.php
  9. ^ http://www.sbarro.com/ourFood/ourFood.php
  10. ^ url=http://www.sbarro.com/locations/locations.php
  11. ^ [1]
  12. ^ http://www.masspike.com/travel/centers.html
  13. ^ [http://www.ohioturnpike.org/travelers/service_plaza}
  14. ^ [http://www.paturnpike.com/geninfo/srvcplaza/svcplazas.asp
  15. ^ http://www.sbarro.com/franchising/venueOpportunities.php
  16. ^ http://www.sbarro.com/franchising/venueOpportunities.php

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