Press & Media
Company facts, press releases, media assets, and contact information for journalists covering Russo Modular.
About Russo Modular
Russo Modular is a Phoenix-based manufacturer of factory-built steel commercial buildings for the Quick Service Restaurant industry. From its fully integrated 20,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Phoenix, the company serves national brands including Dutch Bros, Jimmy John's, Black Rock Coffee, 7 Brew, Whataburger, and Salad & Go — constructing drive-thru restaurants and commercial structures inside a controlled factory environment, then transporting and installing them on prepared sites across 18+ states.
The company's Russo Siteworx division provides full-scope commercial construction management from pre-construction through delivery, giving operators a single point of accountability for the entire build.
Key Facts
- ✓ ~90-day timeline (vs. 8-12 months traditional)
- ✓ Licensed across 18+ states
- ✓ Patented steel framing + ICC-listed, UL-certified flooring
- ✓ Site prep and factory build run simultaneously
- ✓ Factory-controlled environment eliminates weather delays
- ✓ Design, engineering, manufacturing, installation: one roof
- ✓ 2020 Arizona Business Innovation Award recipient
How We Build
A controlled, scalable modular program for new store openings.
Design & Engineering
Modular solutions meeting exact brand standards, engineered for factory production and state-level code compliance.
Precision Manufacturing
Precision steel fabrication inside our 20,000 sq ft Phoenix factory. Weather-independent. Quality-controlled.
Project Management
End-to-end coordination from contract through completion. Factory production and site work run on one schedule.
Logistics & Installation
Transport, crane coordination, site prep, and installation managed by our Siteworx division.
Where We Build
Licensed for operations across 18+ states and growing.
Brands That Build With Russo
National franchise partners trust Russo Modular for scalable expansion.
Traditional vs. Modular Construction
How Russo Modular's process compares to conventional commercial building.
| Factor | Traditional | Russo Modular |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Timeline | 8-12 months | ~90 days |
| Weather Delays | Common | Factory-controlled — none |
| Quality Consistency | Varies by crew | Factory QC standard |
| Multi-State Scalability | New GC per market | One partner, 18+ states |
| Site + Building Coordination | Separate contractors | One team (Siteworx) |
| Cost Predictability | Subject to change orders | Fixed from contract |
| Landfill Waste | Industry average | Reduced through factory process |
Recent News & Coverage
Press releases, media coverage, and company announcements.
13-Ton Coffee Kiosk Lands at South Kalispell Town Pump
Daily Inter Lake covers the crane installation of Russo Modular's first Town Pump kiosk in Kalispell, Montana — built in Phoenix, shipped by truck, and set in place in a single day.
Read Daily Inter Lake Article →Russo Modular Partners with Black Rock Coffee to Deliver 20-30 Locations in 2026
Partnership positions Phoenix builder for major expansion. Collaboration drives launch of Russo Siteworx site construction division.
Read Full Release →Reaching New Heights: Kuna Brings In First Jimmy John's Via Crane
Idaho Press covers Russo Modular's crane installation of Kuna's first modular commercial building — a 25-ton Jimmy John's assembled in Phoenix and placed in a single day.
Read Idaho Press Article →Raising the Standards & Lowering the Risk in QSR Franchise Growth
Russo Modular, a leader in advanced modular construction solutions, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Jimmy John's, the popular sandwich chain known for its "Freaky Fast" delivery.
Read Full Release →Whataburger Partners with Russo Modular for Arizona Prototype
Major QSR brand contracts Russo Modular to build modular prototype for their expansion program.
Read QSR Web Article →Dutch Bros New Downtown Building Moves In
Local coverage of Russo Modular's 8th Dutch Bros install — 946-mile transport from Phoenix, foundation to 98% complete in three days.
Read Full Release →Inside the Build
From fabrication to finished structure in Phoenix — delivered nationwide.
Media Assets
Downloadable logos, photos, and company materials for press use.
Contact
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About Russo Modular — Boilerplate
Russo Modular is a Phoenix-based manufacturer of factory-built steel commercial buildings for the QSR industry. A 2020 Arizona Business Innovation Award recipient, Russo delivers precision structures for national brands including Dutch Bros, Jimmy John's, Black Rock Coffee, 7 Brew, Whataburger, and Salad & Go across 18+ states. Buildings are constructed with patented steel framing technology and an ICC-listed and UL laboratory-certified flooring system designed for high-moisture, heavy-traffic applications. The company's Russo Siteworx division provides complete commercial construction management from pre-construction through delivery. For more information, visit russomodular.com.