Franchising
Marco's Pizza plans to open 5 locations in Cleveland area
August 11, 2021
Marco's Pizza, a pizza chain featuring authentic Italian recipes and fresh-made dough, continues to expand in the Cleveland area with plans to open five stores by 2025 by partnering with franchisees, according to a company press release.
Nationally, the brand has signed nearly 100 franchise agreements so far this year, with more than 200 stores in development, as Marco's aims to grow its 1,000-plus unit footprint by more than 10% this year.
Marco's has been operating in the greater Cleveland market since 1989, and has expanded to 50 stores in the area. Marco's seeks operators and experienced investors to open additional stores in the Cleveland market. Area representatives Matt Baker, Ashley Jones and Mike Jaynes have identified five target areas for expansion: Brecksville/Broadview Heights, Dover/New Philadelphia, Fairlawn, Ashtabula and Ohio City.
"We're seeking candidates who are passionate not just about Marco's Pizza as a brand, but also about being committed to community," Baker said. "We're a beloved brand throughout this region and want to be sure we grow with franchise partners who share our passion for community. While we've identified these as prime markets for development, we're open to other areas in greater Cleveland-Akron-Canton, Ohio as well."
Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Marco's has grown to more than 1,000 locations across 34 states in the U.S.
