Franchising

Marco's Pizza opens milestone 1200th unit

Photo: Marco's Pizza

January 15, 2024

Marco's Pizza has opened its 1,200th store. The restaurant is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and is owned and operated by Marco's largest franchisee, Hoogland Restaurant Group, led by McLain Hoogland, according to a press release.

The Hoogland team boasts a 117-unit Marco's Pizza portfolio, with plans to grow their unit count by 20 this year.

"With Marco's there's a clear vision for growth and now is the opportune time to invest and expand," Hoogland, who serves as president of the company, said in the press release. "As we enter this period of high growth, we will continue to lean on the support of a strong leadership team, prioritize innovation to drive results, and spotlight our superior quality that continues to rival the competition. This is a special moment for the Hoogland team as our third store was actually Marco's 300th milestone location. Fast forward, opening the 1,200th store is an achievement that truly honors our company's test of time and incredible growth with Marco's."

A ribbon cutting will take place on Jan. 19 at 10 a.m.

"This opening holds great significance for our brand as multi-unit growth guides our 2024 development strategy with nearly half of the current franchise network comprised of multi-unit operators," Gerardo Flores, chief development officer of Marco's Pizza, said in the press release. "McLain and his team have been a tremendous franchise partner who continue to double down on their investment and expand across the country; it's clear they see great strength and promise with Marco's."

Marco's Pizza was founded in 1978 in Ohio and has since grown to 1,200 units in 34 states, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas.