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, it has become a fixture in the Winter Garden food scene and in the community.

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 Central Florida.

The signing of this franchise agreement represents a renewed effort to bring our authentic New York-style pizza and exceptional dining experience to more pizza enthusiasts in Central Florida.

“We are delighted to have Chris and Wayne join the NYPD Pizza family and embark on this exciting venture together,” said Paul Russo, Founder and CEO of NYPD Pizza.

The new NYPD Pizza location in Central Florida will showcase the brand’s iconic menu, featuring a delectable array of hand-tossed pizzas, mouthwatering pasta dishes, flavorful salads, and more. Prepared with the finest, freshest ingredients and infused with the authentic taste of New York, NYPD Pizza’s offerings are sure to tantalize the taste buds of pizza aficionados and food lovers alike.

“At NYPD Pizza, we take immense pride in our heritage and the cherished recipes that have won the hearts of pizza enthusiasts worldwide,” said Paul Russo. “We are thrilled to have Christopher Zambrano and Wayne Barger as our esteemed partners for this exciting venture, and we are confident that their passion and dedication will ensure the success of this new Central Florida location.”

NYPD Pizza has been synonymous with quality, taste, and community for [number of years] and continues to garner praise for its unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. With the addition of this new franchise in Central Florida, the NYPD Pizza family is poised to grow and make an indelible mark on the region’s culinary landscape.

About NYPD Pizza: Founded in 1996, NYPD Pizza has been a pioneer in serving authentic New York-style pizza to customers across the nation. With a focus on using the finest ingredients, time-honored recipes, and exceptional customer service, NYPD Pizza has become a cherished destination for pizza lovers everywhere.

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 a variety of flavors and products that were not previously available. This change is sure to be welcomed by many patrons of the popular pizza chain, who can now enjoy their favorite pizzas with a refreshing Pepsi beverage.

NYPD Pizza Metro West has been named to the winning list of Nextdoor’s 6th annual
Neighborhood Favorites, an awards program recognizing local businesses committed to helping their
neighborhoods thrive. Winners of the 2022 Neighborhood Favorites were determined based on the number
of neighbor recommendations a local business receives on Nextdoor across various categories.
“On Nextdoor, small businesses are a trusted and core member of the community. These local businesses go
above and beyond to make their neighborhoods a kind, welcoming place. It is a true honor, and good for
business, to be voted a Neighborhood Favorite by your most loyal customers — neighbors.” said Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar.
With more than 55 million business recommendations from neighbors, Nextdoor connects neighbors with
each other and everything nearby.

The complete list of winning businesses in each city is available at nextdoor.com/favorites.

NYPD Pizza was listed by unation in their article “Where to Find the Best NY-Style Pizza in Orlando”.

Pizzaware.com lists NYPD Pizza in their article “Where To Find the Best Pizza in Orlando”.

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 being the first “free-standing” NYPD Pizza location. It features a large dine-in area, a bar, and a drive-up window.

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.

NYPD Pizza Metro West and Paul Russo were honored with an OCPS West Learning Community Award for their outstanding fundraising work with Thornebrooke Elementary.

NYPD Pizza is celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary. NYPD Pizza first opened it’s doors in Downtown Orlando, FL on April 4th 1996.