Our Story: Kono Pizza Truck Franchise

Kono USA Pizza Truck Franchise - Our Story

Entrepreneur, Carlo Ruggiero experienced the Kono Pizza truck franchise, which was already established in Europe for the first time on a family trip to Italy. He fell in love with the concept, the food and the idea of bringing it to the United States.

With great enthusiasm, Carlo presented the Kono Pizza truck franchise concept to long-term business partner and entrepreneur, David Ragosa, who immediately concurred on the opportunity to develop the Kono Pizza truck franchise model across the United States.

In 2014, Kono Pizza extended their franchise offerings with Carlo and David to the US. Now Carlo’s dream of sharing this awesome concept was a reality.

With great enthusiasm, Carlo presented the Kono Pizza truck franchise concept to long-term business partner and entrepreneur, David Ragosa, who immediately concurred on the opportunity to develop Kono across the United States.

Italian Roots

Carlo Ruggiero was born and raised in Italy and moved to the U.S. when he was 15 years old. Following graduation from Kean University, Carlo launched successful entrepreneurial ventures across the US in different industries. He Co-Founded KRR in 2013 with David. Carlo Co-Owned and operated multiple franchises in the fitness and food industry. In late 2013, Carlo Co-Founded Kono Pizza USA and added to the KRR portfolio.

Our Story: Kono Pizza Truck Franchise

With great enthusiasm, Carlo presented the Kono Pizza truck franchise concept to long-term business partner and entrepreneur, David Ragosa, who immediately concurred on the opportunity to develop the Kono Pizza truck franchise model across the United States.

In 2014, Kono Pizza extended their franchise offerings with Carlo and David to the US. Now Carlo’s dream of sharing this awesome concept was a reality.

With great enthusiasm, Carlo presented the Kono Pizza truck franchise concept to long-term business partner and entrepreneur, David Ragosa, who immediately concurred on the opportunity to develop Kono across the United States.

Italian Roots

“David and I have an excellent working relationship. We are most effective as a team and work together to solve problems and develop new ideas.”

– Carlo Ruggiero, Kono USA Founder