Marco's Pizza Sets Company Record For Store Openings

Thursday, 23 October 2008 15:53

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MARCO’S PIZZA SETS COMPANY RECORD FOR STORE OPENINGS

Authentic Italian Pizza Chain to Open 10 Stores in 60 Days

 

 

TOLEDO, OHIO – Oct. 2, 2008 – Marco’s Pizza (Marco’s Franchising, LLC), an authentic Italian pizza chain, will achieve its largest number of store openings within the next 60 days – 10 stores, or more than five percent franchise growth.

 

“Some outside the Marco’s system are surprised to learn that we’re breaking growth records and achieving strong same-store sales growth, given the economy,” said Marco’s CEO Jack Butorac. “The restaurant industry and pizza category especially are pretty stormy, but Marco’s has a great product and a smart growth plan.

 

“Franchisees are drawn to the growth of our system and our commitment to quality pizza, which combines dough made fresh daily in each store; a proprietary sauce recipe that blends imported spices and three types of vine-ripened tomatoes; and an exclusive blend of three fresh cheeses, never frozen,” Butorac said.

 

Marco’s new stores are located in Brandon, Greenacres, New Port Richey and North Port, Fla.; Cleveland, Tenn.; Columbus, Ga.; Lansing, Mich.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Maineville, Ohio; and Phenix City, Ala. For more information on specific Marco’s locations, please visit: www.marcos.com and use the “store locator” tool.

 

Marco’s Pizza, founded 30 years ago in Toledo, Ohio, was traditionally an Ohio- and Midwest-focused chain until current CEO Jack Butorac purchased the franchise rights in 2004. Since then, Marco’s has expanded into 14 states and expects to more than triple its current store count in two years.

 

 

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­About Marco’s Franchising, LLC (www.marcos.com)

Marco’s Pizza (Marco’s Franchising, LLC), headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is one of Pizza Marketing Quarterly’s Top 25 Pizza Chains. Founded in 1978 by Pasquale “Pat” Giammarco, Marco’s Pizza is committed to making Ah!thentic Italian pizza with fresh ingredients. Over the past 30 years, the franchise has grown from its roots as a beloved Ohio brand to operate more than 170 stores in 14 states.