Marco's Pizza® News

Founded: 1978

Marco's Pizza is a brand on the rise. With 1,100 stores and counting, it is America's No. 5 pizza brand based on annual systemwide sales. Marco's seeks growth-minded franchisees as it strives to become the nation's 4th largest pizza brand

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Marco’s Pizza® Boosts Its Marketing Team with Three Key Leadership Appointments
Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, announces the appointment of three marketing leaders as it continues to drive product innovation and enhance the customer experience.
April 11th, 2024
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Marco’s Pizza® Appoints 25-Year Industry Veteran John Meyers to Chief Operating Officer
Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, appoints restaurant and hospitality industry veteran, John Meyers, to Chief Operating Officer.
April 3rd, 2024
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Marco’s Franchising Announces Mexico Expansion with 50-Unit Master Franchise Agreement
Marco’s Franchising announces a 50-unit master franchise agreement marking its debut in Mexico City as international development takes center stage in 2024.
March 20th, 2024
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Marco’s Pizza® Expands Northwest Presence with Four-Store Development in Boise, Idaho
Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, announces a development plan to bring four new locations to Boise, Idaho.
March 7th, 2024
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Marco’s Pizza® Multi-Unit Franchisee Recognized by International Franchise Association with 2024 Franchisee of the Year Award
Marco’s Pizza announces multi-unit franchisee partners, Brandon Hudson and Damion Mason, as the recipients of the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) prestigious Franchisee of the Year Award.
February 20th, 2024
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Marco’s Pizza® Awards 86 Franchises Fueling Strategic Development and Expansion
Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, closes out 2023 amid an impressive development year awarding 86 franchises and opening nearly 80 new stores.
January 31st, 2024
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Marco’s Pizza Launches the Pizzoli
Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, is expanding its menu offerings with the launch of its new Pizzoli.
January 22nd, 2024
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Marco’s Pizza® Opens Milestone 1200th Store with Largest Franchisee
Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, announces the opening of its 1200th store at 3831 Ruckriegel Parkway in Louisville, KY.
January 16th, 2024
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The Marco's Pizza Foundation Encourages Guests to Top their Order with Generosity this Giving Tuesday
In honor of Giving Tuesday, The Marco's Pizza Foundation is proud to announce the continuation of the foundation's initiative launched earlier this year that encourages customers to "top off" their meals.
November 27th, 2023
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Marco's Pizza® Introduces the NEW Pizzoli, a Fresh and Fully Loaded Handheld Made for Every Occasion
Marco's Pizza, one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, is expanding its menu offerings with the launch of its NEW Pizzoli.
October 25th, 2023
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Marco's Pizza® and Mike's Hot Honey® Bring Sweet Heat to National Pizza Month with the NEW Hot Honey Pepperoni Magnifico Pizza
Marco's Pizza is adding a new kick of flavor to its menu for National Pizza Month by teaming up with Mike's Hot Honey to launch the NEW Hot Honey Magnifico Pizza.
October 4th, 2023
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Marco’s Pizza® and Magna Collaborate on Last-Mile Delivery Services
Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest growing pizza brands, and Magna will explore new mobility solutions in last-mile food delivery in certain locations throughout North America.
September 28th, 2023
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Marco’s Pizza® Announces Impressive Mid-Year Growth, 50 Signed Franchise Agreements
Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, reports impressive mid-year growth and strong performance
August 24th, 2023
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Marco’s Pizza® Expands in South Florida, Signs 5-Unit Agreement in Greater Fort Lauderdale Area
Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, announces a 5-unit signed agreement that will bring stores to the South Florida market, specifically throughout the tri-county region.
August 4th, 2023
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Marco’s Pizza® Appoints 20-year Marketing Veteran Denise Lauer as Chief Marketing Officer
Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, has appointed seasoned brand marketing leader Denise Lauer as Chief Marketing Officer.
July 12th, 2023
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Marco's Pizza® Introduces New Boneless Wings with Savory Sauces to Kick Off the Summer
Marco's Pizza, one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, adds more variety and bold flavor to its menu with the launch of tender and juicy boneless wings.
June 29th, 2023
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Marco's Pizza Donating $1 for Every Pizza Sold During Grand Opening to Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
Marco's Pizza opened a new location in Bon Air, and to celebrate, the pizza shop is giving back.
June 7th, 2023
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Marco’s Pizza® Named to Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Hall of Fame While Ranking as a 2023 Fastest-Growing Franchise
Marco’s Pizza, the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brand*, was named to Entrepreneur’s first-ever Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list.
May 24th, 2023
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Local Entrepreneurs Open Marco's Pizza in Raleigh
Marco's Pizza, one of America's favorite brands**, is opening its newest location in Raleigh, NC on May 12.
May 15th, 2023
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Marco’s Pizza® Pilots Leadership Education Program for Front-Line Employees with Bellevue University
Marco’s Pizza, the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brand, kicked off the first quarter of 2023 by rolling out a different kind of ingredient – college-level educational courses for its franchise supervisors and shift leaders.
May 10th, 2023
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Marco’s Pizza® Signs 4-Unit Agreement as Virginia Statewide Development Surges
Marco’s Pizza, the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brand*, announces a 4-unit signed agreement that will bring stores to the central and northern Shenandoah Valley market.
April 27th, 2023
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Marco's Pizza® Wins Big at Top 100 Pizza Gala: Takes Home No. 1 in the Growth Category
Marco's Pizza, the nation's fastest-growing pizza brand*, earns top ranks on the inaugural Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers.
April 4th, 2023
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Marco's Pizza® Brings Bold Flavors and NEW Old World Sausage on Two Meaty Magnifico Pizzas, Available for a Limited Time
Marco’s Pizza is rolling out two mouth-watering pizzas, the Sausage Magnifico and the Ultimate Magnifico.
March 10th, 2023
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Marco's Pizza® Multi-Unit Franchisee Kal Gullapalli Named 2023 Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association
Marco's Pizza announces one of its successful multi-unit franchisees, Kal Gullapalli, as the recipient of the International Franchise Association's (IFA) prestigious Franchisee of the Year Award.
March 2nd, 2023
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U.S. Air Force Veteran Brings Marco's Pizza to Virginia Beach
Marco's Pizza is opening its newest location in Virginia Beach, VA on Feb. 27. Located at 5649 Princess Anne Road, pizza lovers can expect only fresh, high-quality ingredients.
February 28th, 2023
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Local Entrepreneur Brings the Second Marco’s Pizza to St. Augustine, FL
The nation’s oldest community, St. Augustine, FL, will now be home to the newest Marco’s Pizza on February 20. Located at 230 Plaza Blvd., pizza lovers can expect only fresh, high-quality ingredients.
February 22nd, 2023
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Marco’s Pizza® Inks 10-Unit Area Development Agreement in Northern Virginia
Marco’s Pizza, the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brand*, announces a multi-unit signed agreement that will bring 10 stores to Northern Virginia over the next three years.
February 22nd, 2023
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Entrepreneur Expands the Marco's Pizza Footprint in Myrtle Beach, SC
Marco's Pizza, one of America's favorite brands, has opened its newest Myrtle Beach, SC location at 955 Wood Duck Drive.
February 14th, 2023
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The Marco’s Pizza® Foundation Teams Up with No Kid Hungry to Help Provide 2.5M Meals to Children
The Marco’s Pizza Foundation joins No Kid Hungry national campaign to combat child hunger and poverty in the United States.
February 8th, 2023
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Marco’s Pizza Catapults into the Top 5 with Strong Same-Store Sales Performance and Room to Grow
Marco’s Pizza, the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brand*, closes out a historic 2022 reaching key milestones with the opening of its 1,100th store and surpassing $1B in annual systemwide sales.
January 25th, 2023
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Marco’s Pizza Earns No. 51 Spot on Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500®
Marco’s Pizza, the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brand*, was recognized as No. 51 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
January 11th, 2023
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Marco's Pizza® Appoints Kristin Corcoran to Vice President - Corporate Counsel
Marco's Pizza, the nation's fastest-growing pizza brand*, appoints Kristin Corcoran to Vice President - Corporate Counsel.
January 4th, 2023
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Marco’s Pizza® Announces 8-Unit Area Development Agreement in Virginia
Marco’s Pizza, the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brand*, announces a multi-unit signed agreement that will bring eight new stores to Northern Virginia by the end of 2025.
December 15th, 2022
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Marco’s Pizza® Grows Development Team by Adding a VP of Construction & a VP of Real Estate
Marco’s Pizza announces the appointment of David Gladstone - VP of Construction and Paul Williams - VP of Real Estate.
November 3rd, 2022
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Marco’s Pizza® Recognized with High Ranking on Newsweek’s 2023 America’s Best Customer Service List
Marco’s Pizza, the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brand*, has earned a top spot on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Customer Service in 2023.
October 18th, 2022
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National Pizza Month: Marco’s Pizza® Aims to Help Curb Food Inflation
Marco’s Pizza, the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brand*, encourages consumers to take advantage of its deals during National Pizza Month.
October 4th, 2022
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Marco’s Pizza® Hires 20-Year QSR Franchise Veteran Gerardo Flores as Chief Development Officer
Marco’s Pizza, the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brand*, appoints Gerardo Flores as Chief Development Officer.
September 21st, 2022
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Marco’s Pizza® Signs Multi-Unit Agreement to Bring Seven Stores to Roanoke and Lynchburg Virginia
Marco’s Pizza, the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brand*, announces a multi-unit signed agreement that will bring seven new stores to the Roanoke and Lynchburg areas of Virginia over the next two and a half years.
September 15th, 2022
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Marco's Pizza Expanding Throughout Charleston to Meet the Demand of Local Pizza Lovers
Marco's Pizza, the nation's fastest-growing pizza brand*, will be continuing expansion with a new Moncks Corner location set to open at 2826 Hwy. 52 as part of the new Publix shopping center in November 2022.
July 28th, 2022
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Marco’s Pizza® Reaches $1B in Annual Sales and Strengthens Commitment to Community Giveback
Marco’s Pizza, the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brand*, announces it has officially crossed the $1B annual systemwide sales milestone.
July 26th, 2022
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Marco’s Pizza® Multi-Unit Franchisee Earns Rock Star Recognition from Franchise Business Review
Marco’s Pizza, the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brand*, celebrates multi-unit franchisee Stephanie Moseley for being named a Women Franchisee Rock Star by Franchise Business Review.
July 19th, 2022
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Marco's Pizza® Introduces Tasty NEW Gluten-Friendly Cauliflower Crust, Available Nationwide
Pizza (and veggie) lovers rejoice! Marco’s Pizza is spreading some extra pizza love so everyone can indulge in their favorite food, with the launch of Cauliflower Crust.
July 13th, 2022
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Marco's Pizza® Franchisee Kal Gullapalli to Open 36th Location and the Brand's Milestone 1,100th Store
Multi-unit growth continues to play a strategic role in Marco's Pizza's rapid expansion, with nearly half of its current franchise network made up of multi-unit operators
June 28th, 2022
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Marco’s Pizza® Signs Multi-Unit Agreement to Open Six Stores in Lubbock, Texas
Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, announces a multi-unit signed agreement that will bring six new stores to Lubbock by the end of 2023.
May 24th, 2022
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Marco’s Pizza® Shifts to a 100% Cloud-Based Order Management Technology Platform
Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, unveils a major project to accelerate its digital capabilities and drive growth.
May 10th, 2022
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Marco’s Pizza® Reveals Enhanced Franchise Development Program Fueling Expansion to 1,500 Units by End of 2023
Marco’s Pizza reveals major enhancements to its franchise development program set to fuel rapid growth as the 1,000-plus unit brand aims to reach its expansion goal of 1,500 units by the end 2023
April 28th, 2022
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Marco's Pizza® Achieves Highest FUND Rating in the Pizza Category While Being Named Honorable Mention Winner of FRANdata's 2022 TopScore FUND Award
Marco's Pizza, one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, is named an honorable mention winner of FRANdata's 2022 TopScore FUND Award.
April 1st, 2022
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Marco’s Pizza® Tests Automated Voice-to-Text Ordering Using Conversational AI
Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, announced a 50-store pilot of its proprietary voice-to-text ordering system with the goal of a systemwide rollout by the end of 2022.
March 29th, 2022
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Marco’s Pizza® Inks 46-Store Phoenix Agreement
Marco’s Pizza announces a 46-store development agreement that will bring new stores to the Phoenix metro market.
March 16th, 2022
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Marco’s Pizza® Franchisee Stephanie Moseley Named 2022 Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association
Marco’s Pizza announces that one of its standout multi-unit franchisees, Stephanie Moseley, is the recipient of the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) prestigious Franchisee of the Year Award.
March 2nd, 2022
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Marco’s Pizza® Tops Newsweek’s America’s Best Customer Service 2022 List
Marco’s Pizza has earned a spot on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Customer Service in 2022.
February 15th, 2022
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Marco’s Pizza® on Pace to Reach $1 Billion in Annual Systemwide Sales in 2022 after Closing Out a Record-Breaking Sales Year
Marco’s Pizza projects to reach $1B in annual systemwide sales in 2022, after closing out 2021 with robust systemwide growth and store-level performance.
February 3rd, 2022
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Marco’s Pizza® Jumps 20-Plus Spots on Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500®
Marco’s Pizza was recognized as No. 70 on Entrepreneur’s 2022 Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking
January 12th, 2022
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Marco’s Pizza® Hires 25-Year Pizza Veteran John King as Senior VP of Operations
Marco’s Pizza announces the hiring of John King as Senior VP of Operations.
October 13th, 2021
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Marco’s Pizza® Announces 15-Unit Area Development Agreement for Greater Tampa DMA
Marco’s Pizza announces the signing of a development agreement that will bring 15 new stores to the Tampa metro market by the end of 2024.
September 28th, 2021
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Marco’s Pizza Declares National Pepperoni Pizza Day as High Time to Satisfy the Late-Night Munchies with its Signature Old World Pepperoni®
National Pepperoni Pizza Day, Sept. 20 (9/20) is high time for Marco’s Pizza® to ignite a 920 movement that celebrates pepperoni pizza every day.
September 20th, 2021
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Marco's Pizza® Names Keith Sizemore to VP of Development
Marco's Pizza appoints Keith Sizemore to VP of Development from his previous operations position as VP of New Territory Development.
August 18th, 2021
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Marco's Pizza Finds 86% of Consumers Wish to Eat Any Sandwich Flavor as a Pizza
To celebrate National Sandwich Month in August, Marco's Pizza asked more than 1,000 consumers* to dream about what sandwich flavor they'd wish to eat as a pizza.
August 2nd, 2021
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Marco's Pizza Launches New Mouthwatering Pizzas & Pizza Bowls: The Philly and The Buffalo Chicken
Marco's Pizza introduces The Philly and The Buffalo Chicken Pizza & Pizza Bowls, bathed in rich melty cheeses, loaded with high-quality meats and fresh toppings, specially crafted for Pizza Lovers.
July 26th, 2021
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Marco’s Pizza® Accelerates Colorado Franchise Development with Newly Signed Agreements
Marco’s Pizza announces the signing of two new development agreements that will bring 20 new stores to the Denver metro market by the end of 2024.
June 29th, 2021
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