Our Story

The Italian Place mission is to provide fresh and consistently prepared Italian subs and additional menu items in a timely manner for 100% customer satisfaction.

The Italian Place founder, Adriana Penachio-Sifakis, a New England native shares her passion for fresh and authentic Italian food. The Italian Place offers freshly prepared Italian subs, pasta, coffee beverages, dinners-to-go, gift boxes and Italian delicacies. Inspired by her grandmother Florence, who she called Nonnie, Adriana unveiled The Italian Place in 2016 with a shared passion of her husband and three children.

Customers at The Italian Place express their excitement with repeat visits, frequently requesting a location in their neighborhood, as they experience a friendly Italian hospitality with fresh and deliciously prepared foods. The Italian Place has become a go-to destination for the entire community in the Washington, DC metro area.  The Italian Place franchise will make a great addition to any community!

Target Franchisee

The Italian Place is looking for qualified franchise investors who share the same passion for serving customers across the United States. Prospective franchisee should have multi-unit food service operator experience, be hands-on in the operations of their restaurants and adhere to The Italian Place’s organizational structure requirements and brand guidelines.

Franchise Requirements

Operational experience in the restaurant business is a plus, but not required assuming a professional General Manager will be part of your team. Prospective Franchisees must meet the minimum requirements below to be consider for a The Italian Place franchise.

• $1MM net worth*
• $500K capital available for investment*
• Ready to begin development within the next 3-6 months
• Ready to develop a minimum 5-unit territory in a major U.S. area

* Investment partners may contribute to this requirement