Riko's Pizza Completes Move to New, Full-Service Location in Norwalk, Connecticut and Celebrates Grand Opening!

New, full-service restaurant is located right off Route 7, minutes from the Merritt Parkway and the New
Canaan border

NORWALK, Conn., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Riko's Pizza ("Riko's" or the "Company"), a highly differentiated pizza franchise concept, announced today the grand opening of its newest Connecticut restaurant. Last week, Riko's Pizza of Norwalk moved from its take-out-only legacy location at 247 Connecticut Ave to a larger, full-service space at 85 New Canaan Ave. Famous for its super-thin crust tavern-style pies, local neighborhood atmosphere, and extensive selection of craft drinks, the new Riko's Pizza of Norwalk brings all the Company's locations into the full-service model, with beautiful dining rooms, a large bar with big TVs, and a dedicated takeout area. This full-service model will be central to Riko's expansion in its home market of Connecticut and throughout the country.

Key features of the new Riko's Pizza of Norwalk include:

• 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;
• More than 4,600 square-foot space, designed with Riko's iconic rustic-urban décor and incorporating the character of the local community;
• 37-foot-long bar with 24 stools and 24 beers on tap;
• 16 large high-definition TVs behind the bar and throughout the restaurant;
• Over 21 wines and specialty cocktails;
• Convertible outdoor dining space;
• Accommodations for up to 150 guests comfortably at once, including large groups, kids' parties, fundraisers, live music, and other special events; and
• A separate carry-out order section for easier takeout and delivery

To celebrate the grand opening of the new location, the Company hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration on March 13^th, featuring remarks from Rico Imbrogno, Founder and CEO of Riko's Pizza, and Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling.

"The wait is over—we are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our new Norwalk location at 85 New Canaan Ave," said Rico Imbrogno, co-founder and CEO of Riko's Pizza. "Riko's has faithfully served the Norwalk community for 12 years, and we look forward to providing our new and loyal customers a new and improved experience with our full-service model. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the City of Norwalk for its unwavering support over the years, and during our transition to the new location—we couldn't have done it without you. Now, citizens of Norwalk, do not let too much time pass before you check out the best new restaurant in town, serving up Fairfield County's favorite tavern-style pizza every day of the week!"

"This opening builds on Riko's continued expansion and brand evolution," said Carl Bachmann, President and COO of Riko's. "By transitioning our Norwalk location to our amazing full-service model, we can better-serve our customers in the market, offering a premium dine-in experience while continuing to provide convenient takeout and delivery. This winning full-service model will be what we continue to expand with, both in our beloved home state of Connecticut—the undisputed pizza capital of America—and around the country. This is an exciting next step for the business, and we look forward to serving the Norwalk community through this beautiful new location for years to come!"

Riko's Pizza of Norwalk operates Monday through Friday, 10am–10pm, Saturday, 11am–10pm, and Sunday, 11am-9pm. For more information about Riko's Pizza of Norwalk or to place an order, please visit www.rikospizza.com/norwalk.

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 seven franchise-owned locations across Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Vermont. 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.

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