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Being
co-owners of two Cranky Joe’s restaurants doesn’t leave them with much
spare time, but Rob and Cristina Ferrucci still find time to capture a few
quiet moments to enjoy dinner as a family with their 4-year old daughter,
Vanessa.
“I’ve learned
through the years that in order to be successful in this business you have
to become an integral part of the community and be prepared to give
something back,” Rob commented. “That is why I love getting involved
in so many community events and activities, especially when they raise
money for worthy causes.”
Indeed, in the four
years since Rob and Cristina purchased the original Cranky Joe’s on
Notre Dame in Sudbury, they have helped raise close to $50,000 for
organizations like the Christmas Telethon, Sudbury Sledge Hockey, and the
Penhellnic Soccer Club to name a few. Cranky Joe’s is a proud sponsor of
numerous minor and adult sports teams such s the team he sponsored in the
Valley East Mixed Slo-Pitch League which is shown below during their
playoff weekend.
He
is also more than generous when it comes to providing gift certificates
and other assistance to just about all good wholesome community causes
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Born and raised in
Sudbury
,
Rob entered the food business at a young age when he landed a manager’s
position at a pizzeria in
New
York City
.
After working in the Big Apple for two years he headed off to
Italy
where he spent another year and a half in the pizza business. Upon
returning home he purchased the
Northern
Ontario
rights to Square Boy Pizza and for the next fifteen years built his
network up to eleven stores in total.
When he met and married
Cristina, he decided to get out of the pizza business and help his
father-in-law, Joe Rossi, run Gilmour’s for three years. Eventually the
opportunity came along for he and his wife to purchase Cranky Joe’s for
themselves and the rest is history.
Now, four years later,
Rob felt it was time to open a second location and he couldn’t be
happier with his new spot at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre. “I am so
pleased with everything about the new restaurant. Right from the day I
took over on May 28 everything has gone exactly as I would have hoped. The
customers are incredible and the staff is terrific. I love the community.
Valley
East
has so much to offer and I intend to do my part to make everyone stand up
and take notice of this part of the City of
Greater
Sudbury
over the next few years.”
Nothing pleases Rob and Cristina more than seeing families sitting down to
a great meal at either of their Cranky Joe's Restaurants, on Notre Dame
Avenue in Sudbury or at the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre in Hanmer.
As proud parents themselves, Rob and Cristina understand what other
parents are looking for when they come to a restaurant with their
children. That is why everyone is absolutely impressed with the children's
menu, special drinking cups and after-dinner treats that make every member
of the family feel welcome.
Rob and Cristina invite everyone to stop by and allow the staff to serve
you and your family. See what it is like to eat a restaurant that serves
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