| Indeed, it is not the USA flag that can be seen in the | | | | Italian commodities, thus the local consumers of |
| logo of Sbarro, but for those who do not know, the | | | | Brooklyn received the authentic Italian grocery shop |
| restaurant was actually founded in Melville, New York, | | | | with open arms, which led for it to be well known |
| USA. This restaurant was started by the Italian | | | | and ultimately become a successful restaurant chain. |
| couple Gennaro and Carmela Sbarro, natives of | | | | Their success in Brooklyn paved way for the opening |
| Naples, Italy. In 1956, armed with their craft of | | | | of more stores in New York. In 1967, the Sbarro |
| cooking Italian cuisine, they went to America with | | | | family opened in King's Plaza Shopping Center, proving |
| their sons Joseph, Mario and Anthony. | | | | the point that Italian food can be served in a |
| In America, they got help from the Padovani family | | | | fast-service restaurant while retaining its gourmet |
| who provided them with shelter. The family even | | | | Italian quality. |
| gave Gennaro a job working for them in their | | | | This simple family from Italy truly has achieved the |
| restaurant. Knowing that they had to earn more in | | | | American dream as it now has reached a thousand |
| order to support their needs in a foreign land, the | | | | restaurants worldwide, serving as inspiration to many |
| family started their Italian grocery store, or a | | | | people to be unafraid of taking risks if they know |
| Salumeria, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. It gathered | | | | they have what it takes to achieve their goals. |
| good reviews of serving only fresh food and genuine | | | | |