Riko’s recently signed a lease for a 3,500 square-foot space in the vibrant Wynwood neighborhood
New, full-service restaurant and bar now under construction and expected to open in Q2 2026
MIAMI, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Riko’s Pizza (“Riko’s” or the “Company”), a highly differentiated tavern-style pizza franchise concept, announced today its plans to open a new, full-service restaurant and bar in Miami, Florida. Situated in the heart of the vibrant and artistic Wynwood community, Riko’s Pizza of Miami will be located at Society Wynwood. Now under construction, this new corporate-owned restaurant is slated to open in Q2 2026 and will serve as Riko’s South Florida flagship location going forward.
“Just hold on, Miami, Riko’s is on its way to save you from the dull pizza options you have been forced to accept for far too long,” said Rico Imbrogno, founder and CEO of Riko’s Pizza. “We are ecstatic to bring our famous thin-crust bar pies and exciting brand to this marquee location in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, which has created a bustling center of culture, food, and nightlife. Riko’s Pizza of Miami will offer residents and tourists alike a whole new pizza experience. Whether you’re interested in a comfortable place for a family meal, a sports bar scene with the Canes, Dolphins, Heat, Panthers, Inter Miami, or the Marlins playing on our large screen TVs, your go-to pizza spot with friends, or somewhere new to host your next celebration—we will offer something for everyone. Miami represents a major new market – the largest market we have entered as a brand to date – and we are thrilled to start serving the 305!”
Riko’s has officially signed the lease for this 3,500 square-foot location and immediately began the build-out process, with the goal of completing construction and opening doors by Q2 2026. When open, this will be the Company’s sixth corporate location, third in Florida, and 13th nationally.
“Entering one of the premier U.S. markets with a flagship Miami location represents a significant milestone for Riko’s, and we are excited for the opportunity to bring our beloved brand and dining experience to young and energetic communities like Wynwood,” added Carl Bachmann, President and COO of Riko’s Pizza. “When I joined the Company earlier this year, part of my strategy was to refocus our expansion on a more equal balance between corporate and franchised locations, with key growth markets like South Florida being spearheaded by corporate to ensure proper introduction of the brand and our strict standards for quality and operational excellence. Our new planned location in Miami will become a beacon for the brand in South Florida, enabling us to serve the Sunshine State’s largest city and maximize our consumer awareness across the region. Riko’s first entered South Florida in 2022 with the opening of our franchised location in Tequesta, which has since become a staple of the local community with strong year-over-year growth. Now with the opening of our new Miami flagship, we will add a powerful catalyst to our portfolio in the state, which will fuel many more successful openings in the future—both corporate and franchised.”
To celebrate the grand opening of its Wynwood restaurant, Riko’s will host an event with remarks from local dignitaries, an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music, promotions, and more.
For more information on Riko’s Pizza, including franchising opportunities, visit www.RikosPizza.com.
About Riko’s Pizza:
Founded in 2011, Riko’s Pizza is a highly differentiated pizza franchise concept famous for its super-thin crust tavern-style pies, local neighborhood atmosphere, and an extensive selection of craft beers, wines, and specialty cocktails. The fast-growing brand currently operates four corporate-owned and five franchise-owned locations across Connecticut, Florida, and New York. The Company has numerous other U.S. locations in the pipeline, with a core focus on select markets throughout the East Coast. Riko’s Pizza is known for its one-of-a-kind menu, which features signature tavern-style pizza recipes—such as the iconic Hot Oil Pie—oven-roasted wings, made-to-order salads, tasty apps, and fan-favorite desserts. Riko’s locations offer both eat-in and takeout, with each site having a modern layout with a large bar, open-spaced dining rooms, outdoor spaces, numerous TVs, and a rustic-urban décor that incorporates the character of the local community. A go-to destination for families, parties, and watching sports alike, Riko’s Pizza is on a mission to redefine America’s love affair with pizza. For more information about Riko’s Pizza, including franchising, please visit www.RikosFranchise.com.
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