Marco's Pizza Opens First Location in New Jersey
Pizza chain Marco's Pizza has opened its first store in New Jersey, located in Somerset. The opening marks the company's official entry into the state as part of its ongoing expansion.
- The Somerset location is operated by franchisee Teepu Khan, who owns three other Marco's locations in Houston and has managed over 60 restaurants for brands like KFC, Pizza Hut, and Dunkin'. - Khan plans to open at least seven more Marco's Pizza locations throughout New Jersey and New York City's five boroughs. - Founded in 1978 in Ohio by Italian immigrant Pasquale "Pat" Giammarco, Marco's Pizza is the only top-20 pizza chain in the U.S. founded by a native Italian. - The company operates more than 1,200 stores in 35 states, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and Mexico. - Ranked as the fifth-largest pizza chain in the U.S. by systemwide sales, the company has a goal of becoming the fourth largest. - As part of its growth strategy, the company is targeting the opening of 2,000 stores by 2026 and has identified 4,200 potential locations for new restaurants. - The brand has experienced rapid growth, opening 41 new stores in the first half of 2025, which could represent a 28% year-over-year increase in openings. - In addition to domestic expansion, the company is pursuing international growth, with 66 international locations and plans to expand into Latin America and Canada.
