Franchising

Marco's Pizza makes Garden State debut

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March 2, 2026

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Marco's Pizza has opened its first location in New Jersey. The store is located in Somerset at 1135 Easton Avenue, according to a press release.

The restaurant is under the helm of seasoned franchise operator Teepu Khan, who has experience with KFC, Pizza Hut and Dunkin'. He has helped manage more than 60 restaurants across multiple states.

Today, he owns four Marco's Pizza locales, including three in Houston aside from the New Jersey location. He would like to open at least seven additional stores across New Jersey and NYC's five boroughs.

"I've always loved the pizza category, but I saw how the industry was changing," Khan said in the press release. "When I discovered Marco's, I knew it was different. The quality, operational standards, and passion behind the brand reminded me why I fell in love with this business in the first place. Now, I want to create strong local teams and lasting community connections. Marco's gives me the opportunity to do that with a product and a culture I believe in."

Marco's Pizza was founded in 1978 and operates more than 1,200 stores in 25 states.