Having made a promise to her husband that their children would have an opportunity at the American Dream, Mamma Rosa arrived in New York City with her daughter and four sons in the spring of 1970.by the summer of 1986, we opened our own pizzeria, Famous Famiglia, in the heart of New York City! The Famous Famiglia story is one of triumph and a passion for the spirit of entrepreneurship. It is also one of a return to the very basic principles of the foodservice industry; serving a quality product, in an efficient and enthusiastic manner, and in a clean and pleasant environment. As the founders of the company, throughout the growth, Of the many thousands of pizzerias across the United States, Famous Famiglia is one of "America's Fastest Growing Pizza Chains!"