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In previous posts, we’ve discussed the importance of our Core Values. Today, we’ll be unpacking each value and sharing what they mean to us, as well as how we implement them in our business model. As with our mission statement, while the core values are clear on their own, giving a bit more clarity on how we use them in our day to day practices will provide an even better understanding of what they mean to us at VRG.

At Villa Restaurant Group, we believe our core values to be the foundation of our organization; we strive to do everything with Integrity, Family Hospitality, Passion, Innovation, and Success in mind. We believe these values to be organizing principles that provide us with vision and guidance for VRG to continual...

The Villa Restaurant Group’s mission statement is something we treat with the utmost care. Here at Villa, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional experience to our Employees and Guests through our unique heritage, passion, and commitment to quality. While it’s a clear message, today, we’d like to share a bit of the background on our mission statement – why we have it, and why we’re always striving to uphold it.

Our mission is simple – we want everyone to feel welcome, have a wonderful experience, and understand who we are as an organization. According to our Chief Operating Officer Andrew Steinberg, our mission statement is a commitment to upholding our core values. Andrew explains, “Th...

Hello! Whether you’re a new visitor or an old friend, we’re glad you’re interested in learning more about Villa Restaurant Group.

A little about us -- we’re a restaurant operator and franchisor with a global portfolio of nearly 350 restaurants. Villa Restaurant Group is comprised of various quick service restaurants that fall into our Core and Emerging Brands, along with our full-service restaurants, which operate under the 40North Group. Whether you’ve visited us at a Villa Italian Kitchen for a slice or had a meal with loved ones at The Office Tavern Grill, we’re thrilled you’ve chosen to dine with us – after all, our mission is to deliver an exceptional experience to our Employees and Gu...

New Rapid-Fire Pizza Concept Now Open in Concourse A East

WHAT: Piattino Oven Fired Pizza, the new quick-service restaurant brand known for its artisanal hand-made pizzas and “Sand-izzas”, has made its debut at the Philadelphia International Airport. This new concept will offer busy travelers a variety of delicious build-your-own and composed pizza options all cooked to perfection in its Morello Forni oven in under two minutes! Guests who choose to design their own pizza creation can pick from a variety of sauces, cheeses and unlimited fresh toppings. Additionally, this new location will also serve hot breakfast items including pizzas and sandwiches, all made-to-order with freshly cracked eggs.

WHERE: Piattino Oven Fired PizzaC...

Quick-Service Pizza Brand to Launch Pepperoni Loaded Pizza and Strawberry Basil Lemonade

MORRISTOWN, NJ (May 8, 2018): Villa Italian Kitchen, one of America’s favorite quick-service pizza brands, today announced the creation of a heart-stopping new limited-time-only creation: a Double Pepperoni pizza, made with forty slices of zesty pepperoni, more than ever before. The Double Pepperoni pizza is made with only the freshest ingredients like all Villa Italian Kitchen pizzas, including 100% whole milk mozzarella and sauce made from fresh California tomatoes. In addition to the classic pepperoni diehard pizza fans know and love, the new pizza also includes cup & char pepperoni – the extra-crispy, smaller-sliced variety with charre...

Villa Italian Kitchen & Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads Now Offering Online Catering Ordering Nationwide

MORRISTOWN, NJ (April 5, 2018) – Morristown-based Villa Restaurant Group, a global multi-brand restaurant operator and franchisor, today announced the expansion into online ordering for catering for two of its holdings, popular quick-service pizza brand Villa Italian Kitchen and better-for-you brand with on-the-go options, Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads. As of March 2018, both brands have the ability to fulfill orders for groups of 10 – 500+ at corporate meetings, school functions, sporting events, fundraisers and more – all at the click of a button!

By visiting each brand’s website, catering page ...

Strategic Changes to Aid in Continued Growth and Expansion

MORRISTOWN, NJ, May 14, 2018: Villa Restaurant Group, global multi-brand restaurant operator and franchisor, is proud to announce that the company has made significant promotions within its corporate team. As the company continues to expand its presence, evolve in the industry and focus on brand building, Villa has promoted the following individuals to better support its rapid growth within the quick and full-service restaurant industries.

Field Operations – Franchise and Outside Sales

Stephanie Beamer has been promoted to Division Vice President of Franchise and Catering. Stephanie has been instrumental in the development of Villa Restaurant Group’s catering business an...

Quick-Service Pizza Brand to Give Away Free ‘Pepperoni Pucker’ Flavored Lipsticks in Honor of National Kissing Day

MORRISTOWN, NJ (March 27, 2018) – With over 251 million pounds of pepperoni consumed by Americans each year, there is no denying that the spicy red stuff is America’s favorite pizza topping. Villa Italian Kitchen, one of America’s favorite quick-service pizza brands, has cooked up a fun way for guests to enjoy their favorite flavor in a new, never-before-seen form: lipstick. In honor of National Kissing Day on Friday, April 13, fans of the pizza brand can officially pucker-up for pepperoni flavored kisses by signing up to receive a lipstick free of charge at www.PepperoniPucker.com.

Each Pepperon...

MORRISTOWN, NJ (January 29, 2018) - Morristown-based Villa Restaurant Group, a global multi-brand restaurant operator and franchisor, today announced the opening of its newest Villa Italian Kitchen location at the Fort Pierce Service Plaza in Port Saint Lucie FL. The fourth Villa Italian Kitchen location in Florida operated by local franchisee, AREAS USA, the new restaurant will treat visitors to a variety of mouthwatering menu items, from Neapolitan and pan pizzas, with homemade dough prepared fresh daily, 100% whole milk mozzarella and sauce made from fresh California tomatoes, to pasta imported from Italy, delicious salads, Stromboli, entrees and much more. Villa Italian Kitchen is located at Florida Turnpike mile marker 144 and is op...