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Michele Scotto founded Villa Pizza when he set out to realize his own American Dream. His natural skills for hospitality, savvy entrepreneurism, and a mentality to never accept ‘No’, were the forces behind Villa’s early success, and are still part of VRG’s cultural fabric today.
What started in 1964 as a tiny pizzeria next to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City has grown into an international organization with a portfolio of over twenty quick service and full service restaurant brands.
View VRG's timelineSeptember 17, 1964
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In an exciting milestone, Villa Italian Kitchen made a debut at Orlando International Airport, serving up their signature slices to travelers from around the world. The excitement didn't stop there – the same year, they earned a well-deserved spotlight in Pizza Today Magazine, showcasing their dedication to crafting exceptional pizza experiences. Cheers to Villa Italian Kitchen's airport adventure and their slice of fame in the pizza world!
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Continuing its long history of operations at Newark Liberty International Airport, VRG opened four locations in Terminal B: three quick-service restaurants pre-security and one full-service restaurant, Piattino Neighborhood Bistro, post-security. This Piattino opening marked two firsts for the 40North division: the first airport location and the first franchise location.
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VRG's opening of seven locations at Newark Airport in the brand new Terminal A marked a significant milestone. The project also showcased their first locations with Starbucks and Shake Shack, which were the first of many multi-unit deals, as well as a noteworthy first for their Office and Town brands within an airport.