Sbarro

Sbarro, established in 1956 by Gennaro and Carmela Sbarro, is an American fast-food restaurant chain renowned for its New York-style pizza and other Italian-American cuisine. The company began with a salumeria (Italian grocery store) in Brooklyn, New York, and expanded into a pizzeria offering large, hand-stretched pizzas, pasta, salads, and other Italian favorites.

Over the decades, Sbarro has grown to operate over 600 locations across 28 countries, including the United States, Argentina, Canada, Egypt, India, Mexico, the Philippines, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and more.

In the U.S., the chain has a significant presence, with 313 restaurants as of July 2024 and the highest concentration in California, which hosts 39 locations.

Menu and Services

Sbarro's menu features a variety of Italian-American dishes, focusing on its Original XL New-York-style pizza. This signature pizza is made with fresh, hand-stretched dough, San Marzano-style tomato sauce, and hand-shredded 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese.

Other offerings include:

• Pasta dishes
• Salads
• Stromboli
• Desserts

Customers can enjoy dine-in, pick-up, or delivery services at most locations, with online ordering available through the Sbarro website and various delivery platforms.

Expansion and Location Strategy

In recent years, Sbarro has expanded its reach beyond traditional mall food courts. While historically associated with shopping malls, department stores, airports, and college campuses, it has also ventured into standalone locations and partnerships with convenience stores and travel rest stops.

This strategic move aims to adapt to changing consumer behaviors and the decline of mall-based dining.

Locations

Sbarro operates locations in:

• San Francisco, at the Westfield San Francisco Centre, offering its classic menu items to local patrons
• San Antonio, Texas, with a location at the North Star Mall
• Atlanta, GA, USA

Company Philosophy

Sbarro's commitment to authentic, fresh Italian fare and treating guests like family remains the foundation of its operations.

With a global presence and diverse menu, Sbarro continues to serve its signature New-York-style pizza and other Italian favorites to customers worldwide.