{"id":905077,"date":"2026-05-11T08:16:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/11\/prince-st-pizza-partners-with-lawrence-kourie-to-accelerate-nationwide-expansion\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T08:16:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:16:47","slug":"prince-st-pizza-partners-with-lawrence-kourie-to-accelerate-nationwide-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/11\/prince-st-pizza-partners-with-lawrence-kourie-to-accelerate-nationwide-expansion\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince St. Pizza Partners With Lawrence Kourie to Accelerate Nationwide Expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Founding Dave\u2019s Hot Chicken franchise leader joins as partner to scale cult-favorite New York slice joint across key U.S. markets<\/h3>\n

\"PrinceNew York, NY\u00a0 (RestaurantNews.com<\/u><\/a>)\u00a0 Prince St. Pizza<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, the New York City-born pizzeria known for its Sicilian-style square pies and signature pepperoni-loaded slices, has entered into a strategic partnership with restaurateur Lawrence Kourie<\/u><\/strong><\/a> to support the brand\u2019s continued growth across the country.<\/p>\n

Kourie, the founding and largest franchise owner of Dave\u2019s Hot Chicken, brings more than a decade of experience building high-performing, multi-unit restaurant operations. In this new role, he will work alongside Prince St. leadership to expand its footprint while maintaining the product quality and culture that have defined its rise.<\/p>\n

\u201cLawrence has built and operated one of the fastest-expanding restaurant concepts in the country, but what stands out is his disciplined approach to growth and brand integrity,\u201d said Lawrence Longo, CEO of Prince St. Pizza. \u201cHe understands how to develop a concept without losing what made it special in the first place, which is critical as we enter this next phase.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Lawrence Kourie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kourie\u2019s interest in Prince St. Pizza was driven by its organic reputation and strong consumer demand. After learning of the concept through word-of-mouth and later experiencing it firsthand in New York, he began exploring opportunities to get involved and connected directly with Longo.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have spent years evaluating restaurant concepts, and it is rare to find one that delivers both a strong product and a clear identity,\u201d said Kourie. \u201cWhat Prince St. has built is difficult to truly replicate. The focus now is on growing the brand in a way that preserves that foundation while introducing it to new communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The national expansion partnership is already underway. The broader vision centers on translating the New York flagship experience into new regions without dilution. Kourie\u2019s existing operations across multiple states are expected to support top-tier execution as the brand enters new territories.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve built my career around identifying concepts with real cultural and culinary significance and helping them reach more people,\u201d Kourie added. \u201cThe opportunity here is to scale it thoughtfully, so that each new place experiences the brand in a way that feels authentic from day one. Like they are stepping into a true New York slice joint.\u201d<\/p>\n

The partnership marks a significant step in Prince St. Pizza\u2019s long-term strategy, with a focus on introducing its signature offerings, including the Spicy Spring Sicilian square, to new markets nationwide. Prince St. Pizza has grown from its Nolita origins into a nationally recognized name, driven by its commitment to quality ingredients, in-house preparation and a distinct slice shop experience.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit PrinceStreetPizza.com<\/u><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Prince St. Pizza<\/strong><\/p>\n

Founded in 2012 in New York City\u2019s Nolita neighborhood, Prince St. Pizza has become a cult-favorite for its Sicilian \u201cSoHo\u201d Squares and original Neapolitan-style pizzas. Rooted in the Morano family\u2019s generations-old recipes and the philosophy that \u201cif you can put it on pasta, you can put it on pizza,\u201d the brand is known for handcrafted sauces made daily, fresh ingredients and dough perfected through a New York-style water filtration process \u2013 all delivering the signature slice shop experience that has expanded from New York to, California, Toronto and beyond, with 18 locations across the U.S. For more information, visit PrinceStreetPizza.com<\/u><\/strong><\/a> or follow along on Instagram<\/u><\/strong><\/a> and Facebook<\/u><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong>
Josiah Kinman
Champion<\/u><\/a>
936-615-8979
jk*****<\/span>@*********<\/span>gt.com<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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