MORRISTOWN, NJ, May 1, 2015: Villa Enterprises, multi-brand restaurant operator and franchisor celebrating 50 years in business, announced four of its restaurant concepts, Villa Italian Kitchen, Green Leaf’s, Bananas, South Philly Steaks & Fries, and a new franchised unit, Salsarita’s, are now open at the Concord Mills Mall at 8111 Concord Blvd, Concord, North Carolina. Menu Items made from scratch include the famous Italian pizza and pastas, fresh salads, smoothies, frozen yogurt and Philly cheese steaks and fresh Mexican fare. The new restaurants are conveniently located at the Food Court and feature a variety of freshly made menu items daily at the following five concepts:
Villa Italian Kitchen is known for their Neapolitan and pan pizzas handmade with fresh dough, 100% whole milk mozzarella and homemade sauce to make their now famous New York style Italian pizza. Villa’s handmade Stromboli is another longtime favorite, and Italian Pastas and Entrees make for a delicious lunch or dinner. Villa offers large to-go orders and catering, perfect for pizza lovers, the family or events
Green Leaf’s The Feel Good, Taste Good, Be Good Choice! Green Leaf’s specialty is made-to-order while you watch salads. Guests choose from several fresh ingredients, dressings and toppings and a friendly team member tosses it for you! Delicious wraps, grilled Panini and specialty sandwiches offer guests a meal made from the freshest ingredients and offer a healthy option. Green Leaf’s catering is very popular and available for any occasion. Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt Whether in a cone, cup, sundae or smoothie, Bananas uses nonfat frozen yogurt and fresh ingredients, to make all their delicious combinations. Real fruit smoothies and good-for-you snacks, meal replacement options, as well as nondairy fruit frosties, nonfat frozen yogurt sundaes, and a variety of natural grab-n-go snack offerings, round out the menu. fans who enjoy the famous cheese steaks and fresh-cut fries! Fried Pickle Chips are a favorite along with the chicken cheese steaks, wings and steak bowls. South Philly’s crowd pleaser menu satisfies even the heartiest of appetites!
Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina offers authentically inspired Mexican food that is prepared every day in-house. From Wildly Addictive Chips to queso, customizable burritos, tacos, salads, bowls, ques Villa was founded 50 years ago, and built its business on the strict loyalty to authentic old-world recipes that Michele Scotto brought with himfrom Naples, Italy in 1964. From the first pizzeria that opened in 1964 next to the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York, to their most recent restaurants at Concord Mills Mall, that commitment to quality food and genuine hospitality is still the hallmark of Villaadillas, nachos, signature salsas and fresh-made guacamole, Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina thrives on making greatMexican fare fresh daily.
Villa Enterprises is a global multi-brand restaurant operator and franchisor. Founded in 1964 by Michele Scotto, a Naples, Italy native, Villa Enterprises began as a small pizzeria next to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Today, Villa Enterprises is an international organization celebrating its 50th anniversary with more than 400 quick-serve restaurants in malls, airports, casinos and other high-traffic locations. Villa’s QSR brands, including Villa Italian Kitchen, Green Leaf’s, Bananas, South Philly Steaks & Fries and Far East, can be found across 40 U.S. states and eight additional countries. Villa also operates 12 full-service restaurants in suburbanNew Jersey under the 40North brand including The Black Horse Tavern & Pub, The Office, Steelworks Buffet & Grill,