NEW YORK, New York – February 26, 2014 – (HISPANICIZE WIRE) – A lease signing for a brick and mortar location in New York City’s iconic Trump Building is the latest addition to Neapolitan Express’ growing brand. The pizzeria will serve the financial district Neapolitan Express’ signature highest-quality Neapolitan Style pizza, while preserving the speed and authenticity that the brand represents. The flagship brick and mortar is set to open in spring of this year and will be the herald of the brand’s extensive franchising plans for the upcoming year.
“Getting the opportunity to open our first Brick and Mortar storefront in such an iconic building as the Trump Building on Wall Street is more than we could ever ask for as a brand”
Neapolitan Express’ expansion into the 70-story skyscraper follows a successful year of operating cutting-edge mobile pizzerias throughout Manhattan. A brick-and-mortar storefront offers a new spin on the brand’s enduring mission of quickly providing the best food without sacrificing social consciousness. The pizzeria will feature an electric oven capable of reaching over 900 degrees and baking an authentic Neapolitan-style pizza within 90 seconds.
“Getting the opportunity to open our first Brick and Mortar storefront in such an iconic building as the Trump Building on Wall Street is more than we could ever ask for as a brand,” said Max Crespo, founder of The Neapolitan Express. “We look forward to serving & delivering the highest quality, organic Neapolitan Pizzeria to all the workers and ever-growing amount of residents of the fast growing Financial District.”
Each Neapolitan Express pizza is prepared with the finest in organic ingredients, all 100% Non GMO, including world renowned “00” Caputo flour and D.O.P. San Marzano tomatoes imported directly from Italy.
The high-profile Trump Building location is set to serve as the face of Neapolitan Express’ exacting standards in New York as the brand increases its reach. The store front is located on the first floor of the Trump Building, across from Tiffany & Co. and just a block away from the New York Stock Exchange.
The innovative concept originally launched as a New York City mobile truck, with the support of then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg and energy innovator T. Boone Pickens, powered exclusively by compressed natural gas (CNG), one of the cleanest, safest and most efficient alternative energy sources. The company aims to lead the modernization of the dining industry through an emphasis on progressive corporate social responsibility, as well as high quality ingredients and delicious, traditional Neapolitan-style pizzas.
About Neapolitan Express
Neapolitan Express is an Authentic Neapolitan pizza brand whose business revolves around fast casual dining and environmental social responsibility with both brick and mortar locations and mobile food trucks establishments. They are the first company to launch a food truck completely powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). Founded in 2012, this forward thinking company uses innovative technology, clean energy and premium quality product to bring customers affordable Neapolitan Style pizza in minutes.