New Name, Now Franchising
Rebrand to PastaNito: Fresh Pasta Fast, Now Franchising
We are undergoing an exciting transformation! Today we announced our official rebrand to PastaNito, a name symbolizing the endless "pasta-bilities" of delicious pasta creations.
This rebrand signifies not just a name change, but a strategic expansion. PastaNito is now actively seeking franchise partners across Pennsylvania and Florida, bringing the taste of authentic Italian flavors prepared with lightning-fast service to new communities. The concept plans to expand throughout the Mid-Atlantic in coming months.
“Our journey as Presto Fast Italian has been incredibly rewarding,” says Toni Calderone, CEO & Founder. “We've built a loyal following who appreciates our fresh pasta and build-your-own concept. However, to embark on a national franchising journey, we needed a trademarkable name that truly reflects the essence of our brand.”
“PastaNito,” an Italian inspired playful combination of "pasta" and "infinite," captures the spirit of the our core offering: a customizable pasta experience with over 33,000 options. Diners can choose from a variety of fresh pastas, sauces, proteins, and vegetables to create their restaurant quality meal at fast food speed.
The decision to rebrand comes after years of refining the Presto concept. Since 2019, we have strategically opened and closed a few locations in Central PA, allowing us to perfect the operational model for successful franchising. With this launch, we will also be closing our West York location to focus on our franchise process and will use our 2058 South Queen Street store as a home base for training and educating future franchisees. West York customers can still visit Queen Street York or our recently opened Mt. Joy location or order on DoorDash, Grubhub, and UberEats to get their pasta fix.
“We've learned a tremendous amount through this process,” says Calderone. “We are confident that PastaNito offers a unique fast food experience that will resonate with franchise partners and diners alike. We're excited to share our passion for fresh pasta with communities across Pennsylvania and Florida.”
Franchising Opportunities:
PastaNito serves its own proprietary pasta which allows for restaurant quality meals at fast food speed making it unique in the fast casual market. With low investment for a turnkey operation, this concept allows for high margins and low overhead. Parties interested in franchising should visit www.ownapastanito.com for more information or email franchising@pastanito.com