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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Marco's Pizza opens 41 new stores in H1 2025
Marco's Pizza, based in the US state of Ohio, has launched 41 new stores in the first half (H1) of 2025, signalling its international expansion and continued investment in franchisee performance. The brand's strategic, data-driven real estate approach, leveraging consumer behaviour insights and predictive tools, identifies untapped markets and drives growth despite rising capital costs and stiff competition. The company's new technology tools support a projected 28% increase in new store openings year-on-year. Marco's Pizza chief development officer Gerardo Flores stated: 'We entered 2025 with momentum from a very intentional development strategy – and that pipeline is now turning into stores.' Current franchisees, who accounted for close to 65% of the signed agreements in 2024, are actively growing with Marco's. To facilitate further growth, the brand recently introduced a franchise development royalty incentive programme, offering early-stage royalty incentives starting at 0% and providing comprehensive support in construction, real estate and operations to qualified multi-unit owners. Internationally, Marco's is celebrating a year since its first store opening in Mexico and a decade in Puerto Rico. The Mexico expansion, led by 50-unit master franchise partner Grupo Pizza Amantes, is set to reach three to four locations by the end of 2025. There are 66 locations across Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and Mexico, with plans for Canada and Latin America. Emphasising its "people first, mission always" philosophy, Marco's is scaling its "We're Golden" development programme to train franchisees across 700 outlets. In early 2025, it reintroduced longtime team member Joe Stephens as real estate vice-president to assist franchisees with site selection and real estate consultations. Stephens, who has been with the brand for 13 years, offers industry knowledge to expedite store openings in crucial markets. In April 2025, Marco's Pizza introduced Pepperoni Bread for a limited period in the US, priced at $5 at select outlets. "Marco's Pizza opens 41 new stores in H1 2025" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Marco's Pizza Named Nominee in Newsweek's Reader's Choice Awards for Best Pizza Chain
With Signature Flavor, Innovative Menus, and Unmatched Guest Experience, Marco's Pizza Secures Coveted Nomination TOLEDO, Ohio, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza, one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, is proud to announce its nomination in Newsweek's prestigious Reader's Choice Awards contest for Best Pizza Chain. This honor comes on the heels of continued brand momentum, menu innovation, and a steadfast commitment to quality and guest experience. Voting for the Reader's Choice Awards opened Thursday, July 3 at 12:00 p.m. ET and runs through Thursday, July 31 at 11:59 a.m. ET. Marco's Pizza fans and flavor lovers everywhere are encouraged to cast their vote at "This nomination is a tribute to the fans who crave our bold flavors and to the team members who deliver handcrafted excellence in every store, every day," said Denise Lauer, Chief Marketing Officer, Marco's Franchising, LLC. "It motivates us to continue evolving, elevating, and innovating – all while staying true to the quality and service our guests expect." From Humble Beginnings to a National FavoriteFounded with a vision to serve authentic Italian quality, Marco's Pizza has grown from a single store into a beloved nationwide favorite. With fresh dough made in-house daily, a crust baked to golden perfection, and the founder's signature sauce, every Marco's pizza is topped with a fresh, never-frozen blend of three real cheeses and premium ingredients – a testament to the brand's craftsmanship and culinary heritage. Inspired Innovation and Elevated ExperienceThis recognition follows standout menu innovation that delighted guests with new flavor experiences, led by Marco's culinary team under the direction of Chef Kathleen Kennedy. From the Fiery Flavors Menu to fan favorites like the Margherita Magnifico, Triple Pepperoni Magnifico, and indulgent Chocolate CinnaSquares made with premium Ghirardelli® chocolate, Marco's delivers bold new tastes inspired by consumer trends and feedback. Most recently, Marco's introduced the limited-time Pepperoni Bread – a unique twist on America's favorite topping, featuring crispy shredded pepperoni layered on Marco's fresh-made dough, and topped with a trio of fresh cheeses, garlic sauce and Romesan seasoning. This new addition celebrates Marco's signature pepperoni lineup: classic, Old World, and crispy shredded – delivering next-level flavor in every bite. Recognized for Outstanding ServiceEarlier this year, Marco's was named to Newsweek's 2025 list of America's Best Customer Service. Notably, Marco's is the only brand among America's top five pizza chains to secure a spot on this year's list, rising to No. 3. This climb from its 2024 ranking further underscores Marco's dedication to providing an exceptional guest experience. To learn more about Marco's Pizza, find a location near you, or place an order, visit or download the Marco's mobile app on the App Store or Google Play. For more information Marco's Pizza franchise opportunities, visit or contact Beth Heminger at bheminger@ or 419-279-5795. ABOUT MARCO'S PIZZA Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Marco's Pizza is one of the fastest-growing pizza brands in the United States. Marco's was founded in 1978 by Italian-born Pasquale ("Pat") Giammarco and thrives to deliver a high-quality pizza experience, known for its dough made from scratch and its three fresh signature cheeses. The company has grown from its roots as a beloved Ohio brand to operate and franchise over 1,200 stores in 35 states with locations in Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and Mexico. Most recently, Marco's was recognized as America's Favorite Restaurant in the Limited-Service Pizza category by Nation's Restaurant News using Technomic Ignite Consumer 2024 dataꝉꝉ. Other recent accolades include ranking No. 48 on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2024 "Franchise 500" ranking, earning a coveted spot as the only top 5 pizza chain to rank on Newsweek's 2025 "America's Best Customer Service" in pizza chains list, earning a spot on QSR's Top 50, and being featured on Nation's Restaurant News' prestigious "Top 500" ranking. ꝉꝉAccording to Technomic's 2024 America's Favorite Restaurants data, Marco's Pizza secured the top spot in the Limited-Service Pizza category with a 53.4% composite top-box rating, indicating the share of recent guests who gave the brand the highest possible rating for each of the guest experience attributes. Data for America's Favorite Chains comes from Technomic Ignite Consumer, which collects information about how brands impact consumers and how consumers interact with those brands, via online surveys. See here for more information: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Marco's Pizza Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Yahoo
Pizza and smoothies? Harnett woman charged with online fraud
A southwest Harnett County woman faces 18 felonies related to ordering food online with someone else's card. Kiersten Amber Wethington, 31, of the 80 block of Treetops Road in Johnsonville, west of Carolina Lakes Golf Course, was arrested June 6 and held in the Harnett County Jail on a $30,000 secured bond. Wethington allegedly ordered food items from Marco's Pizza seven times between June 22 and July 24, 2024 totaling $509 and from Tropical Smoothie Cafe 11 times from July 1 and Sept. 20, 2024 totaling $863. She is also charged with two misdemeanors for larceny and shoplifting in Hoke County stemming from Oct. 6, 2023. Wethington failed to appear in court twice in relation to those charges. Her June 6 arrest included a warrant for failure to appear. She was charged with misdemeanor simple assault in Harnett County stemming from May 18, 2021, but the case was dismissed with the note, 'parties agree,' according to eCourts. She was arrested by the Fayetteville Police Department stemming from June 23, 2020 on a misdemeanor charge of larceny by employee. The charge was dismissed because restitution was paid in full, according to eCourts. She was charged with misdemeanor simple assault stemming from Feb. 16, 2018 in Cumberland County. The charge was dismissed due to the 5th Amendment right against self incrimination claimed by Dylan Richard Wethington, according to eCourts, which is a right afforded a spouse. Dylan Wethington has had four charges against him dismissed for assault on a female, simple assault and a protective order from 2018 and 2019 because the prosecuting witness did not appear, according to eCourts. He filed for divorce in Scotland County, which was granted on Oct. 30, 2023. The couple were married for 10 years and had four children. They had been separated since December 2019, according to eCourts.
Associated Press
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
A Legendary Pairing: Marco's Pizza and "Karate Kid: Legends" Unite to Kick Off the Big Screen Release of the Newest Film in the Beloved Franchise
Marco's Pizza Delivers a Slice of Action to Fans with Legendary Pepperoni Magnifico Pizza Offer TOLEDO, Ohio, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza, one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, announces today the launch of a new national co-promotion with Sony Pictures' Karate Kid: Legends, the newest installment in the beloved Karate Kid franchise, premiering in theatres on Friday, May 30. From May 19 to June 8, Marco's Pizza is serving up an unbeatable offer for fans to kick off the release of the film: the Karate Kid Special - a large Pepperoni Magnifico Pizza for just $9.99 with the code LEGENDS*. Marco's legendary Pepperoni Magnifico features both classic and crispy, cupped Old World Pepperoni®, three fresh cheeses, a garlic-sauce crust, and signature Romesan seasoning. The brand kicked off the co-promotion today with a multi-channel marketing campaign which includes TV as well as radio, digital, social media, and in-store activations. The spot nods to the film, which features pizza-making and shines a spotlight on the importance of training and craftsmanship. At Marco's Pizza, our pizza makers diligently craft each pizza with the same rigor as the martial arts masters mentor and train their protégé in Karate Kid: Legends. Starting from fresh dough made in-house daily to crust baked to golden perfection, Marco's Pizza demonstrates its commitment to craftmanship in every store, every day. Topped with our founder's signature sauce, a fresh, never frozen blend of three real cheeses and premium toppings on house-made dough, Marco's full line-up of pizzas give consumers deliciously bold, fresh flavors they crave. 'Similar to how Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) and Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) guide the new Karate Kid, Li (Ben Wang), on his journey to mastering kung fu and karate in Karate Kid: Legends, this collaboration highlights the importance of training and craftsmanship — values that are core to Marco's approach. As one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, this initiative allows us to engage a broad, passionate audience through a beloved franchise with national reach,' said Jeffrey Godsick, EVP, Brand Strategy & Partnerships, Sony Pictures Entertainment. 'Much like the themes from this legendary franchise, Marco's Pizza continues to rise as an unexpected brand against our competitors. We hold our delicious pizzas and menu items to a high standard, delivering superior quality and next-level flavor,' said Denise Lauer, Chief Marketing Officer, Marco's Franchising, LLC. 'The opportunity to co-promote Karate Kid: Legends, a movie and franchise that resonates across generations, gives us a powerful cultural moment to connect with fans and invite new guests to experience our menu with a special offer.' For more information about this offer, Marco's Pizza and to find your nearest location, please visit or download our mobile app available on the App Store or Google Play. ABOUT MARCO'S PIZZA Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Marco's Pizza is one of the fastest-growing pizza brands in the United States. Marco's was founded in 1978 by Italian-born Pasquale ('Pat') Giammarco and thrives to deliver a high-quality pizza experience, known for its dough made from scratch and its three fresh signature cheeses. The company has grown from its roots as a beloved Ohio brand to operate over 1,200 stores in 35 states with locations in Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and Mexico. Most recently, Marco's was recognized as America's Favorite Restaurant in the Limited-Service Pizza category by Nation's Restaurant News using Technomic Ignite Consumer 2024 dataꝉ. Other recent accolades include ranking No. 48 on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2024 'Franchise 500" ranking, earning a coveted spot as the only top 5 pizza chain to rank on Newsweek's 2025 'America's Best Customer Service' in pizza chains list, earning a spot on QSR's Top 50, and being featured on Nation's Restaurant News' prestigious 'Top 500" ranking. ABOUT KARATE KID: LEGENDS Karate Kid: Legends unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown. Directed by Jonathan Entwistle. Written by Rob Lieber. Produced by Karen Rosenfelt. Executive producers are Jenny Hinkey and Ralph Macchio. Starring Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, the film also stars Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley and Ming-Na Wen. *12.99 in residents use code: LEGENDSCA. Valid on the Large Pepperoni Magnifico® only for a limited time. No substitutions. Not valid on catering orders, with other offers or discounts or through 3rd-party delivery apps. Price and participation may vary. Delivery orders must meet stated minimum. Delivery fee/tax extra (varies by store). Other restrictions may apply. See store or for details. ©/® 2025 MP Marks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ꝉAccording to Technomic's 2024 America's Favorite Restaurants data, Marco's Pizza secured the top spot in the Limited-Service Pizza category with a 53.4% composite top-box rating, indicating the share of recent guests who gave the brand the highest possible rating for each of the guest experience attributes. Data for America's Favorite Chains comes from Technomic Ignite Consumer, which collects information about how brands impact consumers and how consumers interact with those brands, via online surveys. See here for more information: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Marco's Pizza
