Your Neighborhood Restaurant
Where the whose-who goes to eat in your neighborhood.
At a Glance
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The Numbers
Franchise Fee
$40,000
Multi-Unit Development
A minimum commitment to developing 3 locations
Royalties
6% of Sales
Worldwide Marketing Fund
1% of Sales
Local Store Marketing
2% of Sales
Start Up Costs
$413,253 - $962,381 per location
"Food and love are always the same thing." - Maria Alfano
Maria’s Italian Kitchen is one of those grand American success stories. It all began in the Italian quarter of Hoboken, New Jersey, where Maria Aflano grew up learning recipes for the real Italian food of Naples from her mother, Luisa. This home-grown education in the fundamentals of Napolitano sauces, soups, dressings, lasagna and other regional fare was put to delicious use in 1968 when the Alfano’s and their five young children moved to Los Angeles and bought a tiny grocery store called “Village Mart” in prestigious Brentwood Village and converted the one car garage into the first Maria’s Italian Kitchen. Today this legacy lives on, as Madelyn, daughter of Maria, leads her staff’s shared vision of producing the best Italian food this side of Hoboken. The result of her dedication to real Italian cooking; an intimate, neighborhood dining environment and warm friendly service is an 8-location culinary gem in Los Angeles called Maria’s Italian Kitchen.
"The food here is AWESOME and so is the service! Our waitress was wonderful, kind, and attentive. The garlic knots were delicious and we were both extremely happy with our pasta dishes. If you're craving Italian food, don't miss out on this place."
Shea Dilly
Google - February 2022
"Just moved to the area. Have had takeout from this place 3x & I'm so very happy. Not only are they consistent with the goodness but the portions are always a healthy size. Just when I thought consistency was lost in the food service world Maria's has given me hope again. Best thing is when u find a good dish & it stays good every time u order it. Thank u Maria's!! I look forward to exploring the rest of your menu 😋. It's worth every penny!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼"
Kareemah Masters
Google - May 2022
"This casual homelike environment will provide you with a fantastic dining experience. From their warm greeting to the last bite of their famous lasagna, you will feel like you are one of the family. Go often, try something different each time. You will not be disappointed."
David G
TripAdvisor - January 2018