tullysfishmarket
Sbarro is making a comeback after a decade of hardship, with huge expansion plans already in the works.
tullysfishmarket
In 2022, Sbarro opened more than 100 new locations, the most ever. This year, the company intends to push even further.
tullysfishmarket
The CEO of Sbarro stated that 120 new locations will open in 2023. If everything goes well, it may surpass the 100-plus outlets it opened globally in 2022.
tullysfishmarket
As company rebounds from a rough decade, Sbarro would gain from meeting its ambitious goal.
tullysfishmarket
Sbarro, founded by Italian immigrants in 1956, is famous for its New York-style slices in food court pizza shops. In the 2000s, it topped 1,000 locations.
tullysfishmarket
Unfortunately, it declared bankruptcy in 2011 due to the recession, rising food costs, and falling mall traffic at its pizza shops.
tullysfishmarket
Sbarro lost numerous restaurants after declaring bankruptcy. A year ago, it had 640 locations worldwide.
tullysfishmarket
The company has been rebounding, in part through the use of third-party delivery. It has also created new locations in convenience stores and travel centers, where impulse pizza purchases may be more common.
tullysfishmarket
The outcomes look to be positive. Sbarro opened its 700th restaurant in Columbus, Georgia, last month. Last year, system sales increased by 21%.
tullysfishmarket
Sbarro isn't the only major restaurant chain with plans for growth. Subway announced intentions to add 9,000 restaurants worldwide in June. Raising Cane's plans to open 100 new sites by 2023.
tullysfishmarket
tullysfishmarket