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 steel-framed commercial buildings for drive-thru and multi-site brands. 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. 12 mo traditional
- ✓ Licensed across 18+ states
- ✓ Patented steel framing
- ✓ Steel fabricated to AWS (American Welding Society) standards
- ✓ QSR engineered environments
- ✓ 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
Recent News & Coverage
Press releases, media coverage, and company announcements.
First 7 Brew Coffee Stand Arrives in Visalia
Visalia Times-Delta covers the arrival of 7 Brew's first Visalia stand — an 875-square-foot building and 800-square-foot canopy manufactured by Russo Modular in Phoenix and driven 550 miles to be set in place on September 3.
Read Visalia Times-Delta Article →Inside Lola Beans' Drop-and-Go Drive-Thru Model
A national trade feature on where Lola Beans fits among drive-thru coffee's fastest growers, with Russo Modular cited as the manufacturer behind its compact factory-built units.
Read Restaurant Business Article →Lola Beans Names Its Development Partners
Coverage of the three development partners powering Lola Beans' rollout, with Russo Modular named for its roughly 90-day build program that runs parallel to site prep.
Read QSR Magazine Article →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 →Media Assets
Downloadable logos, photos, and company materials for press use.
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 |
Inside the Build
From fabrication to finished structure in Phoenix — delivered nationwide.
