Our Story
Where Flavor Meets Family Tradition
A Dream that Has Been Cooking for Decades
At Singas Famous Pizza, flavor is rooted in tradition. Inspired by Mediterranean cooking and perfected in New York, every recipe reflects decades of passion. Our handmade pizzas, pasta, and more are crafted with fresh ingredients, a signature sauce, and our original crispy crust. The result? Bold, unforgettable flavors made to order just as Greg Tsanis and Bill Singas intended from the very beginning.
Where It All Began: Roots of Singas Famous Pizza
In 1967, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Singas opened the first Singas Famous Pizza restaurant in Elmhurst, New York. During its first year of operations, Gregory Tsanis, our CEO and president went to work for Mr. and Mrs. Singas.
Born in Greece, Greg spent 14 years learning how fresh, hand-blended ingredients create truly unique meals—a lesson he carried with him to the U.S. with his family.
Singas Legacy: Greg & Chris Take the Lead
Greg worked with Bill Singas for many years learning the art of making pizza and other menu items the way food was created. In 1977, Greg and his brother, Chris, purchased the business from Bill Singas. Together, they operated the original store in Elmhurst and branched out, opening new stores in the tristate area.
The Expansion
In 2004, due to an overwhelming number of requests, Greg decided to begin franchising the Singas Famous Pizza concept and product.
Today, after decades of building its reputation, Singas Famous Pizza is beginning the next phase in its history.
Our Principles: Quality, Cleanliness, Service
In its expansion, and in franchising the business and concept, Greg’s paramount concern is to adhere to the three core guiding principles that have made Singas Famous Pizza the success that it is today, maintaining its reputation for over 40 years: Quality and Consistency, Cleanliness and Customer Service.
More Than Pizza, It's a Promise
At Singas Famous Pizza, we’re not just serving food—we’re building community. From our loyal customers to new franchise partners, we take pride in delivering an experience that feels like home. With a focus on quality, cleanliness, and customer service, we continue the legacy that has made us a trusted name for over 40 years.
The Singas difference
Singas hand-made pizzas, salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes, combined with fresh ingredients, make Singas distinct.
Our unique sauce recipe and dough recipe have been consistent over time and stay true to our original flavors and crispy crust our customers love. Singas prides itself on made-to-order menu items for each guest, served to each guest with the same personal attention.
