(Toledo, OH, Wednesday, October 21, 2020) – Just in time for National Pizza Month, Marco’s Pizza announces the launch of a month-long celebration to honor its milestone 1,000^th store slated to open late October.

Marco’s is the only national pizza franchise founded by a native Italian. Its path to 1,000 locations charts an incredible journey – from a driver who has been delivering smiles for 30 years, to a couple who met and will marry at Marco’s, to the immigrant entrepreneurs slated to open this milestone 1,000^th location, Marco’s people and their commitment to hospitality earned them the title of most-loved and most-trusted pizza brand, according to the 2019 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Marco’s Pizza has had historic record-breaking sales, including the signing of 89 new store commitments, and the opening of the brand’s milestone 1,000^th store as it continues to open a new store every three and a half days, on average. Marco’s has remained committed to growth in 2020 – opening 51 stores thus far with upwards of 80 locations expected to open total this year.

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated several innovations and pilot programs including the opening of ghost kitchens in several strategic markets, rapid expansion of third-party delivery and testing of robotic kitchen innovations that improve efficiencies without compromising pizza quality or craftmanship.

To celebrate the official 1,000^th opening, Marco’s Pizza will debut a special 50% off pizza promotion for one day only, October 26, at participating locations across the country. Marco’s will also be conducting a series of ‘surprise and delights’ to team members with $1,000 cash rewards as a thank you for playing a significant role in the journey to 1,000 locations.

Marco’s Pizza is America’s Most Loved and Most Trusted Pizza Brand, according to the 2019 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study. Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Marco’s Pizza is one of the fastest-growing pizza companies in the United States. Marco’s was founded in 1978 by Italian-born Pasquale (“Pat”) Giammarco and thrives by making authentic Italian quality pizza with fresh ingredients. The company has grown from its roots as a beloved Ohio brand to operate 1,000 stores in 34 states with locations in Puerto Rico and the Bahamas.