Marco’s Pizza Sees Next Gen Leadership Enhancements for 2025

Jan 28, 2025•6 months ago

Position

Director

Company

Marco's Pizza®

Kathleen Kennedy

Toledo

Description

In 2025, Marco’s Pizza is focusing on development and innovation, targeting multi-unit franchise growth, expansion into nontraditional locations, and international markets. Notable achievements in 2024 include culinary innovation, technology advancement, new brand platform, and design & operational enhancements, as well as strategic leadership team hires and philanthropic efforts.

Company Information

Company

Marco's Pizza®

Location

Toledo, Ohio, United States

About

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 34 states with locations in Puerto Rico and the Bahamas. Most recently, Marco's Pizza was ranked No. 48 on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2024 "Franchise 500" ranking. Other recent accolades include a high ranking on Newsweek's 2023 "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.

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