New NYPD Pizza Franchisees Christopher Zambrano & Wayne Barger Take Over Ownership of Hunter’s Creek Location
NYPD Pizza is proud to announce Christopher Zambrano and Wayne Barger as the new proprietors of the beloved Hunter’s Creek location. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, Zambrano and Barger are poised to continue the tradition of quality and service that patrons have come to expect. NYPD Pizza has has become a beloved go-to spot […]
NYPD Pizza Winter Garden Celebrates 15 Years
This month NYPD Pizza Winter Garden, celebrates its 15 year anniversary. Franchisee Paul Overeem opened the location in 2008, as a 1800 square foot pizzeria and was the first to bring authentic New York style pizza to Winter Garden. In 2016, due to overwhelming demand, they expanded their location, doubling its size. Over the years, […]
NYPD Pizza Welcomes New Franchisees Christopher Zambrano & Wayne Barger
Orlando, FL 7/24/2023 – NYPD Pizza, the renowned pizzeria franchise, is happy to announce a new milestone in its journey of growth and expansion. We are thrilled to welcome Christopher Zambrano and Wayne Barger as the newest members of the NYPD Pizza family, who have signed on as franchisees for a brand new location in […]
NYPD Pizza Gets #1 Spot On 25 Top Orlando Pizzeria List
NYPD Pizza has proudly secured the coveted #1 spot on familydestinationsguide.com’s list of 25 Top Pizzerias in Orlando. Renowned for its authentic New York-style pizzas, NYPD Pizza has captured the hearts and taste buds of locals and visitors alike. This recognition underscores the pizzeria’s commitment to delivering not just delicious pizzas but also a family-friendly […]
NYPD Pizza Makes Company-wide Switch to Pepsi.
In a recent development, NYPD Pizza has announced that it has switched its soft-drink selection in all stores to Pepsi brand products. This move comes as part of the company’s efforts to improve its beverage offerings and provide its customers with a wider range of options. With the switch to Pepsi, customers can now enjoy […]
NYPD Pizza Metro West Named a Nextdoor 2022 Neighborhood Favorite Local Business
NYPD Pizza Metro West has been named to the winning list of Nextdoor’s 6th annualNeighborhood Favorites, an awards program recognizing local businesses committed to helping theirneighborhoods thrive. Winners of the 2022 Neighborhood Favorites were determined based on the numberof neighbor recommendations a local business receives on Nextdoor across various categories.“On Nextdoor, small businesses are a […]
NYPD Pizza Apopka, FL Opens
After months of anticipation, NYPD Pizza is now open at 1960 E Semoran Blvd in Apopka, FL. This is the first NYPD Pizza location for new franchisee Atal Patel. After years of being a customer of the Lake Cay location, Mr. Patel decided to join the NYPD Pizza squad. This location holds the distinction of […]
NYPD Pizza Grabs Top 2 Spots On List Of Highest Rated Pizza Spots In Orlando
NYPD Pizza’s Metro West (#1) and Lake Cay (#2) locations ranked in the top two spots out of 359 Orlando area pizzerias listed on Tripadvisor.com. The list was compiled by stacker.com for distribution to worldwide news & entertainment sites like msn.com.
08.19.2018
NYPD Pizza Named One Of The Five Best Places To Get Pizza In Orlando
NYPD Pizza named one of the five best places to get pizza in Orlando by MoneyInc.com in their article “The Five Best Places to Get Pizza in Orlando, FL“.
07.01.2018
NYPD Pizza Metro West ranked #5
NYPD Pizza’s Metro West location is ranked #5 restaurant in Orlando, FL on Tripadvisor.com.
04.16.2018
NYPD Pizza Supports Thornebrooke Elementary School And Odyssey Of The Mind
NYPD Pizza Metro West will be lending support to Thornebrooke Elementary School’s Odyssey Of The Mind team by donating 10% of participating receipt totals until May 15th. This donation will help their team travel to the World Finals in May.
03.19.2018
NYPD Pizza Says Thanks To Orange County Teachers
To show appreciation to Orange County Florida teachers NYPD Pizza corporate headquarters has distributed 400 Free pizza certificates.
08.05.2017
NYPD Pizza Metro West, FL Has Record-Setting Garlic Knot Order
The NYPD Pizza in Metro West fulfilled a record setting order of 2000 garlic knots for St. Luke’s church.
05.01.2016
NYPD Pizza Listed In Orlando Family Magazine
NYPD Pizza’s A.P.B. Alfredo Pie was listed in Orlando Family Magazine‘s article “Pie Perfection: 30 Blockbuster Pizzas You Have To Try In Greater Orlando“.
04.15.2016
NYPD Pizza Turns 20
NYPD Pizza is celebrating it’s 20th Anniversary. NYPD Pizza first opened it’s doors in Downtown Orlando, FL on April 4th 1996.
05.21.2015
NYPD Pizza Presented With Award For Work With Elementary Schools
NYPD Pizza was Was presented with an award in recognition for their continuing work with, and support of local Elementary schools.
05.08.2015
NYPD Pizza Named As One Of “17 Best Things to Do in Orlando”
NYPD Pizza was named as one of the “17 Best Things to Do in Orlando” by Vacationidea.com.
05.06.2015
NYPD Pizza Metro West ranked #3 out of 3000!
NYPD Pizza’s Metro West location is ranked #3 out of 3,000 restaurants in Orlando, FL on Tripadvisor.com.
05.06.2015
NYPD Pizza Metro West ranked #3 out of 3000!
NYPD Pizza’s Metro West location is ranked #3 out of 3,000 restaurants in Orlando, FL on Tripadvisor.com.
03.09.2015
NYPD Pizza Metro West ranked #30 out of 3200!
NYPD Pizza’s Metro West location is currently ranked #30 out of 3,217 restaurants in Orlando, FL on Tripadvisor.com.
03.01.2015
Paul Russo Honored With Alumni Of Distinction Award From SUNY At Oneonta
Paul Russo was honored with an Alumni of Distinction Award from his Alma Mater the State University of New York at Oneonta. The Alumni of Distinction Award honor recognizes just a few of alumni who have made significant contributions to society, and whose accomplishments, affiliations, and careers have honored the legacy of excellence at the college. This honor illustrates the great value of the academic experience and increases the pride alumni, students, staff, and faculty have for the college.
02.05.2015
NYPD Pizza Wins It’s 30th “Best Pizza” Award!
The Southwest Orlando Bulletin was proud to announce that NYPD Pizza won “Best Pizza”, as voted by their readers, for their “Best of Southwest 2015” issue.
01.01.2015
New York Pizza Development Group Awarded “Partners in Success” by Sysco Foods.
NYPD Pizza’s franchisor, New York Pizza Development Group, is Awarded the “Partners in Success” award by Sysco Foods.
01.10.2014
QSR Magazine: “NYPD Pizzeria Snags Top 10 Breakout Spot”
QSR Magazine interview’s NYPD Pizza founder/CEO Paul Russo about being named a top trend of 2014 in Entrepreneur Magazine.
01.10.2014
PMQ Magazine Covers NYPD Pizza Being Named A Top 10 Franchise Trend for 2014
NYPD Pizza’s naming as a Top 10 Trend of 2014 in Entrepreneur Magazine was covered on PMQ Magazine‘s website.
12.01.2013
NYPD Pizza listed for Pizza in Entrepreneur Magazine
NYPD Pizza was listed for pizza in Entrepreneur Magazine in an article about the top 10 franchise trends of 2014.
09.04.2013
NYPD Pizza Lake Cay Now Ranked #19 for Restaurants in Orlando
NYPD Pizza in Lake Cay is now ranked #19 out of 2,881 restaurants in Orlando on tripadvisor.com. It has moved up 5 spots from #24 just days ago.
09.03.2013
NYPD Pizzeria ranked No. 1 in Orlando on Trip Advisor
Pizza Today Magazine’s website is running a feature on NYPD Pizza’s #1 ranking for pizza on the world’s largest travel website, tripadvisor.com.
08.30.2013
NYPD Pizzeria Voted No. 1 Pizza Restaurant in Orlando
QSR Magazine’s website is currently featuring an article on NYPD Pizza’s #1 ranking for pizza on the website tripadvisor.com in the Industry News section.
08.30.2013
NYPD Pizzeria lands atop Orlando pizza list
The website pizzamarketplace.com reported about NYPD Pizza’s #1 ranking for pizza on the website tripadvisor.com.
08.01.2013
NYPD Pizza Gets Ranked #1
NYPD Pizza was ranked #1 for pizza and #25 for restaurants in Orlando, FL on tripadvisor.com, the worlds largest travel website. Ranking was based on customer reviews of the 2,878 restaurants in Orlando, FL.
01.01.2013
PMQ Magazine Features NYPD Pizza
PMQ Magazine featured NYPD Pizza and Founder/CEO Paul Russo in the articles “The Fearless Franchisor” and “Eyes on the Prize”.
11.12.2012
NYPD Pizza Receives Zagat Rating
Zagat included NYPD Pizza in their 2012 edition of the “Zagat Survey” for Orlando, FL.
11.07.2012
Paul Russo Appears on GOOD DAY ORLANDO
NYPD Pizza CEO & Founder Paul Russo appeared on FOX 35’s GOOD DAY ORLANDO to talk about NYPD Pizza’s plans for expansion.
09.24.2012
NYPD Pizza Hosts American Pizza Championship
NYPD Pizza Metro West hosted the 2012 American Pizza Championship. The competition pits some of the country’s top pizza chefs against each other for the title of “Best Pizza in America”.
04.12.2012
NYPD Pizza Get’s Runner-Up for BEST Pizza
NYPD Pizza wins a runner up mention for “Best Pizza Pie” in the Orlando Sentinel’s “Best Bets 2012” poll.
12.05.2011
NYPD Pizza Champions Education
NYPD Pizza expands efforts to raise money for education with it’s “Partner’s in Education” program.
07.21.2011
NYPD Pizza places 3rd for “Best Pizza”
NYPD Pizza was voted 3rd for “Best Pizza” in Orlando Magazine’s 2011 Dining Awards.
02.01.2011
NYPD Pizza’s menu is featured in PMQ Magazine
NYPD Pizza’s menu was featured in PMQ Magazine’s “Winning Menus” article for creative excellence.
01.01.2011
NYPD Pizza Metro West Featured on MTV True Life
NYPD Pizza Metro West Featured on an episode of MTV True Life season 14.
12.01.2010
NYPD Pizza as One of the “Top 5 Pizza Franchise Ideas”
NYPD Pizza as One of the “Top 5 Pizza Franchise Ideas” on EzineArticles.com
12.01.2010
NYPD Pizza Listed in The Pizza Pages 2011
NYPD Pizza Listed in PMQ Magazine’s The Pizza Pages 2011 Edition.
01.01.2010
NYPD Pizza Metro West Listed as “Best Pizza Restaurant”
NYPD Pizza was listed as “Best Pizza Restaurant” in Dining Guide Orlando’s “Best of Dining Guide Orlando”.
12.01.2009
NYPD Pizza’s Calzones Featured in PMQ Magazine
NYPD Pizza’s calzones were featured in PMQ Magazine’s article “Crazy For Calzones”.
08.17.2009
Parents Pick NYPD Pizza for “Best Pizza”
NYPD Pizza won for “Best Pizza” in the 2009 Nickelodeon parentsconnect.com poll for Orlando.
06.01.2009
Top 10 Central Florida Businesses on Twitter
NYPD Pizza was featured in an article for “Top 10 Central Florida Businesses on Twitter” in the Orlando Sentinel.
03.01.2009
NYPD Pizza Listed in Franchise Times Fast 55
NYPD Pizza was ranked 27 in the 2009 edition of Franchise Times Fast 55, for fastest growing franchises in the United States.
01.01.2009
NYPD Pizza Nominated for “Foodie Award”
NYPD Pizza was nominated for a “Foodie Award” for Best Pizza by the Orlando Sentinel as part of their 2009 “Foodie Awards”.
09.01.2008
NYPD Pizza Ranked in PMQ’s 200 Top Pizza Chains
NYPD Pizza was ranked 143 in the 2008 edition of PMQ’s Pizza Magazine’s “PMQ 200” Top Pizza Chains in America.
07.19.2007
NYPD Pizza Sweeps “Best of Orlando” Awards
NYPD Pizza won for “Best Pizza” and was ranked 3rd for Wings in Orlando Weekly’s 2007 “Best of Orlando” poll.
01.29.2007
AOL Users Once Again Choose NYPD Pizza for “Best Pizza”
NYPD Pizza, once again, won for “Best Pizza” in the 2007 AOL City’s Best poll for Orlando.
01.29.2005
AOL Users Choose NYPD Pizza for “Best Pizza”
NYPD Pizza won for “Best Pizza” in the 2005 AOL City’s Best poll for Orlando.
07.15.2005
NYPD Pizza Wins “Best Pizza” in Orlando
NYPD Pizza won for “Best Pizza” in Orlando Weekly’s 2005 “Best of Orlando” poll.
08.01.2004
Orlando Magazine Readers Vote NYPD Pizza for “Best Pizza”
NYPD Pizza was voted “Best Pizza” in Orlando Magazine’s 2004 “Best of Orlando” poll.
07.18.2004
NYPD Pizza Wins “Best Pizza”
NYPD Pizza was voted “Best Pizza” in Orlando Weekly’s 2004 “Best of Orlando” poll.
01.29.2004
AOL Users Choose NYPD Pizza for “Best Pizza”
NYPD Pizza won for “Best Pizza” in the 2004 AOL City’s Best poll for Orlando.
07.20.2003
NYPD Pizza Wins “Best Pizza” in Orlando
NYPD Pizza won for “Best Pizza” in Orlando Weekly’s 2003 “Best of Orlando” poll.
06.01.2003
Orlando Magazine Readers Vote NYPD Pizza for “Best Pizza”
NYPD Pizza was voted “Best Pizza” in Orlando Magazine’s 2003 “Best of Orlando” poll.
12.01.2002
NYPD Pizza Honored with “Foodie Award” for a 2nd Year in a Row
NYPD Pizza won for “Best Pizza” in Orlando Weekly’s 2002 “Best of Orlando” poll.
07.18.2002
NYPD Pizza Wins “Best Pizza” in Orlando
NYPD Pizza won for “Best Pizza” in Orlando Weekly’s 2002 “Best of Orlando” poll.
01.01.2002
NYPD Pizza Receives Zagat Rating
NYPD Pizza was given it’s 2nd consecutive “Foodie Award” for Best Pizza by the Orlando Sentinel as part of their 2002 “Foodie Awards”.
12.02.2001
NYPD Pizza Honored With “Foodie Award”
NYPD Pizza was given a “Foodie Award” for Best Pizza by the Orlando Sentinel as part of their 2001 “Foodie Awards”.
07.20.2000
NYPD Pizza Wins For “Best Pizza” in Orlando
NYPD Pizza was voted “Best Pizza” in Orlando Weekly’s 2000 “Best of Orlando” poll.
07.18.1999
NYPD Pizza Wins For “Best Pizza”
NYPD Pizza was voted “Best Pizza” in Orlando Weekly’s 1999 “Best of Orlando” poll.
09.25.1997
Orlando Weekly Readers Vote NYPD Pizza for “Best Pizza” in Orlando
NYPD Pizza won for “Best Pizza” in Orlando Weekly’s 1997 “Best of Orlando” poll.
09.26.1996
NYPD Pizza Wins “Best Pizza” in Orlando
NYPD Pizza won for “Best Pizza” in Orlando Weekly’s 1996 “Best of Orlando” poll.
04.15.1996
The First NYPD Pizza Location Opens
Paul Russo opens the first NYPD Pizza location in downtown Orlando, FL.