Due' Cucina

What Due' Cucina does

Due' Cucina (legal entity Dueminuti, Inc.) is a privately held fast-casual Italian restaurant chain founded in 2017 in Seattle by Italian childhood friends Davide and Filippo Fiori. The company operates six physical storefronts — five across the Seattle metropolitan area (Capitol Hill, Kirkland/Totem Lake, Roosevelt, West Seattle, Redmond) and one Dallas, Texas location (Lakewood) opened in September 2024 as its first out-of-state unit. The core product is fresh, handmade pasta extruded daily in an in-house pasta lab, supported by artisan focaccia sandwiches, baked Italian comfort dishes (lasagna, eggplant parmigiana, ravioli), imported Italian wines, and traditional desserts. Two proprietary formulations anchor product differentiation: a co-founder-developed 7-grain healthy blend (organic Teff, Quinoa, Lupin bean, and other grains) and a house-made high-protein gluten-free blend (rice, corn, quinoa, soy, teff). Sourcing emphasizes premium Italian-protected ingredients (Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, Pecorino Romano DOP, San Marzano tomatoes, house-cured guanciale).

The business model combines dine-in restaurant sales with direct-to-consumer digital ordering through a proprietary iOS/Android app and Incentivio-powered website, both incentivized with up to 20% savings versus third-party delivery platforms (DoorDash, UberEats, Postmates, GrubHub). The Due' Rewards loyalty program (10 points per $1 spent, $10 off every 2,500 points) drives direct-channel retention. Catering is a meaningful secondary revenue stream, with family-style trays priced $35.9-$228 and minimums of $100 (max $4,000) serving corporate, wedding, and event customers. A November 2024 Cook-at-Home retail line ($5.9 per 10oz pasta box) extends the brand beyond restaurant consumption. Pasta dishes price at $12.9-$15.9; catering serves groups of 5-300+.

Customers are primarily individual consumers and families in the Pacific Northwest and (newly) Texas markets, with secondary demand from corporate/event catering buyers and home cooks. A notable enterprise-level commitment is catering for FIFA World Cup 2026 fan zones and pre/post-match activations in Seattle and Dallas. The company raised $2,500,000 in a February 2023 funding round led by Mac Haik Enterprises, has 11-50 employees, and discloses no revenue figures.

Name

Due' Cucina

Legal name

Dueminuti, Inc.

Website

https://duecucina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Due' Cucina (Dueminuti, Inc.) is a privately held fast-casual Italian restaurant chain operating six locations across the Seattle metro and Dallas, serving fresh in-house extruded pasta, artisan focaccia, and traditional Italian dishes to individual consumers, families, corporate caterers, and home cooks via dine-in, direct digital ordering, and a loyalty program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fast-casual Italian restaurant

NAICS

Limited-Service Restaurants (722513), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic & Regional Cuisine Restaurants (THAFACAD)

Keywords

• Fast casual dining
• Italian restaurant
• Fresh handmade pasta
• Italian catering service
• Restaurant chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Dine-in and Takeout Food Sales: Revenue from customers dining in restaurants or ordering takeout, with fresh pasta and Italian dishes priced at $12.9-$15.9 for individual pasta dishes
2. Delivery Services: Revenue from delivery orders placed directly through website/app or via third-party platforms (DoorDash, UberEats, Postmates, GrubHub)
3. Catering Services: Corporate parties, weddings, and events catering with family-style trays. Minimum order $100, maximum $4,000. Half trays serve 5-9 guests, full trays serve 10-18 guests. Prices range from $35.9 to $228 per tray
4. Cook-at-Home Pasta Sales: Fresh pasta sold in boxes for home cooking, priced at $5.9 per 10oz box
5. Loyalty Program Revenue Enhancement: Loyalty program drives repeat purchases with 10 points per $1 spent, $10 reward every 2,500 points, birthday treats, and exclusive merch

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Due' Cucina operates fast-casual Italian restaurants serving fresh handmade pasta, authentic sauces, and traditional Italian dishes made in-house daily from imported Italian ingredients. The company runs six restaurant locations (five in the Seattle metro area and one in Dallas, TX) supported by direct online ordering, a mobile app, an event catering service, and a retail Cook-at-Home pasta product line. Due' Cucina also operates a loyalty program (Due' Rewards) that drives repeat purchases across dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering channels.

Product overview

Due' Cucina operates as a fast-casual Italian restaurant chain offering fresh handmade pasta and authentic Italian cuisine. The core product offering centers on their in-house pasta lab, which extrudes fresh pasta daily, complemented by artisan focaccia sandwiches, baked Italian comfort food dishes, and traditional desserts. The company operates a direct-to-consumer business model through its Online Ordering platform and Mobile App, which provide up to 20% savings versus third-party delivery platforms and access to the Due' Rewards loyalty program. Additional revenue streams include Italian Food Catering services for events (minimum $100, maximum $4,000 per order) and Cook-at-Home Pasta retail products sold at locations. The company also offers a curated Italian wine selection and accommodates various dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Due' Rewards: Loyalty program offering 10 points per $1 spent, with rewards redeemable for discounts, birthday treats, and exclusive merchandise.

Products and services

• Due' Cucina Fast-Casual Italian Restaurant Fast-casual Italian restaurant concept offering fresh, handmade pasta, authentic Italian sauces, focaccia sandwiches, and traditional dishes made in-house daily from imported Italian ingredients; serves dine-in customers across six locations in the Seattle metro area and Dallas, TX.
• Italian Food Catering Full-service Italian food catering for corporate events, weddings, and celebrations of 5–300+ guests, offering family-style pasta trays, focaccia sandwich platters, salads, sides, and desserts with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Half trays serve 5–9 guests ($35.9–$114) and full trays serve 10–18 guests ($70.9–$228), with minimum order $100 and maximum $4,000.
• Cook-at-Home Pasta (retail) Retail line of fresh pasta boxes (10oz) for home cooking, including Classic Casarecce, Classic Fusilloni, Classic Spaghetti, and High-Protein Gluten-Free Casarecce made from rice, corn, quinoa, soy, and teff flours; sold at restaurant locations for $5.9 per box.
• Direct Online Ordering & Delivery Direct-to-consumer online ordering and delivery service through the Due' Cucina website (order.duecucina.com, powered by Incentivio) and iOS/Android mobile apps, offering up to 20% savings versus third-party delivery platforms and Due' Rewards loyalty point accrual.
• Due' Rewards Loyalty Program Free-to-join customer loyalty program where members earn 10 points per $1 spent on direct orders, redeemable for $10 discounts every 2,500 points, plus birthday treats, exclusive merch, and member-only promotions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fresh pasta served in under 8 minutes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IncentiviocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline ordering platform provider powering the Due' Cucina website and app ordering system. Enables direct ordering with loyalty integration, menu management, and order processing.
• DoorDashminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party delivery platform integration for customer convenience. Orders through DoorDash do not earn loyalty points but provide broader delivery reach.
• UberEatsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party delivery platform integration. Does not qualify for Due' Rewards points.
• PostmatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party delivery platform integration (now part of UberEats). Does not qualify for loyalty points.
• GrubHubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party delivery platform integration. Direct ordering is preferred as it offers up to 20% savings and loyalty points.
• Italian Ingredient SupplierscoreOthersDirect sourcing relationships with Italian producers for Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, Pecorino Romano DOP, guanciale, mortadella, and olive oil imported from Italy.
• Painted Hills (Beef Supplier)coreOthersSustainably-raised natural beef supplier used for Bolognese Ragù and Short Ribs Ragù dishes.
• Carlton Farm (Pork Supplier)coreOthersArtisan pork supplier used in Bolognese Ragù and other pork dishes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Olive Garden: Dominant Italian casual dining chain owned by Darden Restaurants. Largest competitor in the broader Italian segment; competes for the same occasion (Italian family meal) but at table-service price tier with a much broader menu.
• California Pizza Kitchen: Casual dining chain with pizza-anchored menu and pasta offerings. Comparable as a casual Italian-adjacent concept with scratch kitchen; broader menu and pizza-led rather than pasta-led.

Direct peers

• Buca di Beppo: Italian casual dining chain serving family-style pasta and Italian entrées. Comparable on authentic-Italian positioning and catering/event business, though sit-down table-service model rather than fast-casual.
• Noodles & Company: Public fast-casual chain centered on noodle and pasta dishes globally inspired. Closest public-market comparable for the pasta-centric fast-casual model with multi-state footprint.
• Sbarro: Long-standing Italian QSR/pizzeria concept known for pizza and pasta by the slice. Comparable on category and speed of service, though positioned more at QSR value tier with less fresh-preparation emphasis.
• Fazoli's: Established fast-casual Italian chain serving breadsticks, pasta, and pizza at value price points. Most directly comparable by service model (fast-casual counter service) and category (Italian pasta), though broader menu and more value-oriented positioning.
• Piada Italian Street Food: Fast-casual Italian street food concept with made-to-order pasta, salads, and piadas. Comparable in service speed, price point, and category; similarly emphasizes fresh preparation and Italian authenticity.
• Romano's Macaroni Grill: Italian casual dining chain with scratch kitchen and made-from-scratch pasta. Comparable on Italian authenticity and fresh preparation; differs on full-service format and recent footprint contraction.
• Carrabba's Italian Grill: Italian casual dining chain (Bloomin' Brands) known for scratch-made pasta, wood-fired grill, and imported Italian ingredients. Comparable on authenticity and fresh-from-scratch preparation; differs on full-service vs. fast-casual format.

Emerging players

• CAVA: Public fast-casual Mediterranean chain with strong direct-ordering and loyalty mechanics. Comparable on fast-casual operating model, app-led direct ordering, and ingredient-transparency positioning; differs on Mediterranean vs. Italian category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/duecucina
• Facebookfacebook.com/duecucinaitaliana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/duecucina

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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