Franchising
Marco’s signal over a black awning on a lightweight brick constructing
March 6, 2026
Marco’s Pizza has plans to open greater than 80 shops in 2026, aiming to surpass the 60 places it debuted final yr. The enlargement technique contains entries into new home markets, worldwide territories and nontraditional venues equivalent to ghost kitchens, in accordance with a press launch.
The corporate’s 2025 development included a transfer into New Jersey and a improvement settlement for New Mexico. Internationally, the model centered on Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. To assist this scale, Marco’s added three executives to its management group: Chief Monetary Officer Invoice Schaffler, Chief Advertising and marketing Officer Steve Kennedy and Vice President of Franchise Progress Brad Smith.
“Marco’s momentum is pushed by a dedication to considerate enlargement and powerful franchisee assist,” Gerardo Flores, CDO of Marco’s Pizza, stated within the launch. “As we glance forward, we stay centered on constructing the infrastructure, know-how and innovation wanted to assist the following section of development.”
Upcoming initiatives for 2026 embody:
- Operational coaching: Improvement of an “Operations Heart of Excellence” for systemwide efficiency.
- Digital updates: An up to date loyalty program and the exploration of AI-powered ordering.
- Menu adjustments: New product launches led by Chef Kathleen Kennedy.
- Incentives: A “Franchise Improvement Royalty Incentive Program” that includes early-stage royalty incentives beginning at 0% for certified multi-unit homeowners.
In line with the corporate’s Franchise Disclosure Doc, the highest 25% of its franchised shops reported a $1.3 million common unit quantity in 2024. The model not too long ago ranked No. 50 within the 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500.
Marco’s Pizza is headquartered in Toledo, Ohio and operates greater than 1,200 shops in 35 states with places in Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and Mexico.
