Sbarro’s resurgence, led by CEO Dave Karam, continued in 2025 as the chain opened more than 100 new restaurants worldwide, including 38 in the U.S. and 63 internationally. The brand now operates 827 stores in 27 countries.
2025 marked the fourth consecutive year that Sbarro opened 100-plus new restaurants, the company has said. In the past five years, it has grown by 480 locations worldwide.
Other notable developments for Sbarro:
- Expanded the company’s partnership with the U.S. military, including the opening of six new on-base locations
- Maintained a “balanced and diversified development strategy” with new locations in malls, c-stores, travel centers, military bases, casinos, universities, airports, and neighborhood sites
- New store openings in 12 countries
- Franchise growth led by key domestic and international partners including Tab Gida in Turkey; Copec Group with Terpel in Colombia and Panama; Pronto Copec in Chile; LV Petroleum in the U.S.; and a new pilot partnership with OXXO in Mexico
- Ended the year with a record number of domestic and international franchise restaurants in operation
The company also unveiled a new design that reflects its New York heritage. “Designing for the future means honoring where we come from. New York is in our DNA—bold, vibrant, a little gritty, but always authentic,” said Ivana Heslop, Vice President, Restaurant Design. “Our goal is to incorporate that spirit in our design in ways that feel fresh, welcoming, and resonate throughout the globe.”
The new design also enables smaller, more flexible footprints and integrates next-generation technology and equipment to support speed, consistency and scalability across markets.
Reflecting on the year, Karam said, “2025 was a year of solid growth and progress for our brand across many key areas of performance. Opening more than 100 restaurants for the fourth year in a row — including strong growth both domestically and internationally — speaks to the strength of our franchise partnerships and the dedication of our corporate team. Our brand is built on quality and freshly prepared food. In 2026, we’ll celebrate our 70th anniversary and look forward to sustained growth with our franchise partners and customers around the world. The future is very bright at Sbarro!”
