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Marco's Pizza® Multi-Unit Franchisee Earns Rock Star Recognition from Franchise Business Review

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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TOLEDO, Ohio, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza, the nation's fastest-growing pizza brand*, celebrates multi-unit franchisee Stephanie Moseley for being named a Women Franchisee Rock Star by Franchise Business Review. Each year Franchise Business Review honors franchise owners who set exceptional examples for achieving success within the franchise model. This year's Franchisee Rock Stars were selected from over 30,000 franchisees, representing more than 300 brands, that participated in Franchise Business Review's research throughout the past 18 months.

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  • TOLEDO, Ohio, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza , the nation's fastest-growing pizza brand*, celebrates multi-unit franchisee Stephanie Moseley for being named a Women Franchisee Rock Star by Franchise Business Review .
  • Each year Franchise Business Review honors franchise owners who set exceptional examples for achieving success within the franchise model.
  • This year's Franchisee Rock Stars were selected from over 30,000 franchisees, representing more than 300 brands, that participated in Franchise Business Review's research throughout the past 18 months.
  • For more information on Marco's Pizza franchise opportunities, visit https://www.marcos.com/franchising/ or call 866-731-8209 to speak with Shannon Iverson , Vice President of Franchise Sales.

Marco's Pizza® Introduces Tasty NEW Gluten-Friendly Cauliflower Crust, Available Nationwide

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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TOLEDO, Ohio, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pizza (and veggie) lovers rejoice! Marco's Pizza is spreading some extra pizza love so everyone can indulge in their favorite food, with the launch of Cauliflower Crust. Marco's adds this new crust type to the menu so fans can enjoy this tasty option all year-round, making it the first national QSR pizza brand to offer a Cauliflower Crust as part of its standard menu offering.

Key Points: 
  • Marco's Pizza is spreading some extra pizza love so everyone can indulge in their favorite food, with the launch of Cauliflower Crust.
  • "We focus on delighting the pizza lover and furthering the overall love of pizza," said Chris Tussing, chief marketing officer at Marco's Pizza.
  • Finding a lighter option and a tasty alternative to traditional pizza can be a struggle, especially for folks with gluten sensitivities.
  • For an additional $2, customers can now enjoy Marco's Cauliflower Crust on any small pizza (average small pizza is $9.99).

Former VP of Franchise Sales & Development for Marco's Pizza, Joins PizzaForno

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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TORONTO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PizzaForno, one of North America's only automated pizzerias, appoints Travis Edmonson, former Vice President of Franchise Development at Mr. Gatti's Pizza and former Vice President of Franchise Sales & Development at Marco's Pizza, as Chief Development Officer.

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  • TORONTO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PizzaForno, one of North America's only automated pizzerias, appoints Travis Edmonson, former Vice President of Franchise Development at Mr. Gatti's Pizza and former Vice President of Franchise Sales & Development at Marco's Pizza, as Chief Development Officer.
  • A strategic executive, Edmonson brings over 19 years of experience with an enthusiastic, resourceful, and creative approach to drive growth.
  • Passionate for the lucrative pizza industry, Edmonson brings years of experience in identifying market opportunities, site selection, contract negotiations, lease management, and sales analysis.
  • In addition, he's worked with Pollo Campero, Gigi's Cupcake Franchise, and ExecuFran, LLC.

Marco's Pizza® Appoints MikeWorldWide Agency of Record for Consumer Public Relations

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MikeWorldWide (MWW), one of the world's leading independent public relations agencies, is proud to announce a new client relationship with Marco's Pizza. 

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  • NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MikeWorldWide (MWW), one of the world's leading independent public relations agencies, is proud to announce a new client relationship with Marco's Pizza .
  • The communications assignment includes earned media relations and creative integrated consumer marketing campaign development to increase awareness and relevance across the United States.
  • "The pizza category often uses creativity and risk-taking to deliver positive experiences for consumers, and Marco's Pizza is embracing this opportunity in their approach to marketing and communications."
  • MWW combines corporate reputation, consumer marketing, crisis & issues management, and public affairs expertise with dedicated strategy, analytics, DE&I, digital, and creative and content teams.

Former VP of Local Store Marketing for Marco's Pizza, Joins PizzaForno

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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TORONTO, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PizzaForno, one of North America's only automated pizzerias, appoints Jason Lowder, former Vice President of Local Store Marketing at Marco's Pizza, as Chief Marketing Officer. As U.S. expansion heats up, Lowder joins as the revolutionary brand with exclusive distribution rights, prepares to launch in San Diego, Houston and New Orleans by Q2.

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    TORONTO, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PizzaForno, one of North America's only automated pizzerias, appoints Jason Lowder, former Vice President of Local Store Marketing at Marco's Pizza, as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Passionate for the lucrative pizza industry and focused on building strategic local marketing programs designed with the entrepreneur and community in mind, Lowder will help accelerate PizzaForno's U.S. footprint.
  • Lowder brings years of sales, marketing and development experience, to the innovative brand.
  • "Jason joins our team with a proven track record of success when it comes to developing and growing pizza concepts," said Les Tomlin, Co-Founder and President of PizzaForno.

Marco's Pizza® Achieves Highest FUND Rating in the Pizza Category While Being Named Honorable Mention Winner of FRANdata's 2022 TopScore FUND Award

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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TOLEDO, Ohio, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza, one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, is named an honorable mention winner of FRANdata's 2022 TopScore FUND Award. The honor was announced today at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Las Vegas. Marco's received the highest FUND rating in the pizza category and second highest across all categories – based on the brands attending the conference. The awards are presented annually to brands that exemplify performance excellence and lender friendliness.

Key Points: 
  • TOLEDO, Ohio, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza , one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, is named an honorable mention winner of FRANdata's 2022 TopScore FUND Award.
  • Marco's received the highest FUND rating in the pizza category and second highest across all categories based on the brands attending the conference.
  • Through quarterly meetings, the Marco's finance team provides key updates on the state of the business, growth, and performance.
  • Other recent accolades include a first-time presence on Newsweek's 2022 "America's Best Customer Service" in pizza chains list, ranked No.

Marco's Pizza® Tests Automated Voice-to-Text Ordering Using Conversational AI

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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TOLEDO, Ohio, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza, one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, announced a 50-store pilot of its proprietary voice-to-text ordering system with the goal of a systemwide rollout by the end of 2022. The speech-enabled application uses conversational artificial intelligence (AI) which yielded 100% order accuracy in initial beta testing as well as increased employee and customer satisfaction.  

Key Points: 
  • The speech-enabled application uses conversational artificial intelligence (AI) which yielded 100% order accuracy in initial beta testing as well as increased employee and customer satisfaction.
  • Unique to this technology is the use of conversational AI, which simulates a human-like conversation and can convert voice across multiple digital channels and technology platforms.
  • This technology can accommodate those guests and create a much better experience using conversational AI.
  • Marco's Pizza is America's Most Loved and Most Trusted Pizza Brand, according to the 2019 Harris Poll EquiTrend Study.

FABRIIKX UNVEILS NEW PRIVATE ART COLLECTIONS & RESALE MARKETPLACE

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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TORONTO, March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FabriikX continues to enhance its unique, curation-focused NFT platform, launched earlier this year, with the addition of new private collections from the likes of award-winning Italian artist, Marco Biscardi.  

Key Points: 
  • Alongside the new collection, Fabriik has launched a secondary marketplace that allows NFTs, previously purchased on FabriikX, to be resold.
  • Marco: "NFTs are revolutionizing the existing trading model in the art market, especially for digital art.
  • They are changing not only how art is bought and sold, but also what kind of art we value, and which artists.
  • With NFTs transforming the way we buy, sell, and perceive art, we cannot forget art in the original context."

FABRIIKX UNVEILS NEW PRIVATE ART COLLECTIONS & RESALE MARKETPLACE

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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Alongside the new collection, Fabriik has launched a secondary marketplace that allows NFTs, previously purchased on FabriikX, to be resold.

Key Points: 
  • Alongside the new collection, Fabriik has launched a secondary marketplace that allows NFTs, previously purchased on FabriikX, to be resold.
  • Marco: "NFTs are revolutionizing the existing trading model in the art market, especially for digital art.
  • They are changing not only how art is bought and sold, but also what kind of art we value, and which artists.
  • With NFTs transforming the way we buy, sell, and perceive art, we cannot forget art in the original context."

Marco's Pizza® Inks 46-Store Phoenix Agreement - One of the Largest Franchisee Deals in Brand History

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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PHOENIX, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza, one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, announces a 46-store development agreement that will bring new stores to the Phoenix metro market over the next six years. This development news contributes to the brand's overall growth goal of 1,500 units by 2023, as Marco's sets sights on becoming the No. 4 brand in pizza. 

Key Points: 
  • Behind this development agreement is 11-year Marco's area representative and franchisee Robert Pina, who joined the brand in 2011 in Houston, Texas.
  • As both growth and store expansion continue to surge, there are an additional 25 locations in development across both markets.
  • This new agreement will bring 46 stores to the greater Phoenix market by 2028.
  • Marco's Pizza is America's Most Loved and Most Trusted Pizza Brand, according to the 2019 Harris Poll EquiTrend Study.