The brand’s store pipeline is robust as it looks to expand nationwide and has plans to grow to 1,500 stores by 2023.
With 1,000 locations already in place and 200 more under development, the company projects to reach $1bn in annual sales in 2022 after closing out 2021 with robust growth and store-level performance.
Marco’s said it is investing millions of dollars in technology innovations through the next few years as part of its plans to grow and become the fourth-largest pizza brand. Marco’s has been pushing forward several innovation initiatives and pilot programs, including rapid adoption of third-party delivery, utilising AI for voice-to-text ordering and generating automated promise times. It also is testing robotic kitchen innovations, ghost kitchens and new operational equipment.
“The success we’ve seen is the result of a collective effort of the incredible franchisees and team members at the store level who deliver on our brand promise each and every day, our committed Support Center, our loyal guests and the executive leadership team,” said Tony Libardi, Co-CEO & President of Marco’s Pizza. “There’s never been a more opportune time for both existing and prospective franchisees to grow with Marco’s. With plenty of territories available for growth, our development and performance strategy remain centered on finding multi-unit franchisees who align with our business strategy and culture, while continuing to prioritise innovation and maximize unit-level profitability.”
