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Marco's Pizza Wins National Award
Tuesday, 23 September 2008 19:36
MARCO'S PIZZA RECEIVES BREAKTHROUGH AWARD FROM
HOSPITALITY TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINE
Franchise Recognized for Current and Expected Growth
TOLEDO, OHIO - Sept. 22, 2008 - Marco's Pizza (Marco's Franchising, LLC), an authentic Italian pizza chain expanding quickly across the United States, accepted Hospitality Technology magazine's fourth annual Breakthrough Award for brand growth on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008.
The Breakthrough Awards honor restaurant companies that show excellence in business growth and innovation in the categories of brand growth, overall technological innovation and excellence in guest services. Marco's Pizza received the brand growth award by demonstrating an impressive increase in national brand awareness and plans for continued, rapid franchise growth.
"Marco's Pizza is stoked and honored to accept Hospitality Technology's award for industry-leading growth," said Cameron Cummins, vice president of marketing and franchise recruitment for Marco's, who was on hand to accept the award at the magazine's annual Restaurant Executive Summit. "The Marco's brand is building awareness and momentum throughout the country as we expand into new territories. This is largely because of our fresh, authentic Italian pizza, but also because we have sustained profitability while many in our industry are struggling."
Marco's Pizza, founded 30 years ago in Toledo, Ohio, was traditionally an Ohio- and Midwest-focused chain until current CEO Jack Butorac purchased the franchise rights in 2004. Since then, Marco's has expanded into 14 states and expects to more than triple its current store count in two years.
About Marco's Franchising, LLC (www.marcos.com)
Marco's Pizza (Marco's Franchising, LLC), headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is one of Pizza Marketing Quarterly's Top 25 Pizza Chains. Founded in 1978 by Pasquale "Pat" Giammarco, Marco's Pizza is committed to making Ah!thentic Italian pizza with fresh ingredients. Over the past 30 years, the franchise has grown from its roots as a beloved Ohio brand to operate more than 170 stores in 14 states.