Marco's Pizza Unveils the New Margherita Magnifico Pizza: Taking a Fresh Spin on a Classic

Inspired by the classic Margherita pizza, the Margherita Magnifico is crafted with Marco's house-made dough, stretched into a thinner golden crust. This new offering features Marco's signature sauce, a blend of three fresh, never-frozen cheeses, and is topped with sliced fresh mozzarella and Roma tomatoes. The pizza features a vibrant basil drizzle made from fresh basil harvested from a California-based farm. The basil topping is bursting with fresh flavor and is finished the Magnifico way with a garlic-sauced crust and Romesan sprinkle all over.

"At Marco's, quality and freshness are at the heart of everything we create to bring our consumers an exceptional experience," said Kathleen Kennedy, director of culinary innovation, Marco's Franchising, LLC. "The Margherita Magnifico is a testament to the brand's dedication to delivering innovative options that appeal to a variety of tastes and flavors. With fresh mozzarella, a flavorful basil drizzle, and a light, golden crust, we've taken the classic Margherita and elevated it to a whole new level. Our customers can taste the difference with every bite."

Consumers Want to Make Summer Last Longer

The Margherita Magnifico Pizza is the perfect dish for consumers looking to extend their summer with those classic bright flavors and fresh ingredients. In fact, according to a recent survey conducted on behalf of Marco's Pizza, Americans want summer to last longer, with 57% willing to give up watching sports while 51% would ditch social media for just two more weeks of summer.**

The Margherita Magnifico Pizza follows the launch of its new Fiery Flavors Menu. The all-new limited time menu introduces a flavorful variety of items including pizzas, breads, bowls, and handhelds featuring a spicy cheese blend — made with fresh Monterey Jack cheese infused with jalapeños, habaneros, and Carolina Reaper peppers. These new offerings are part of the recently launched brand platform But Wait, There's Marco's™, designed to disrupt routine ordering behavior and remind consumers of Marco's tastier options.

For more information about this offer, Marco's Pizza and to find your nearest location, please visit www.marcos.com or download our mobile app available on the App Store or Google Play.

ABOUT MARCO'S PIZZA
Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Marco's Pizza is one of the fastest-growing pizza brands in the United States. Marco's was founded in 1978 by Italian-born Pasquale ("Pat") Giammarco and thrives to deliver a high-quality pizza experience, known for its dough made from scratch and its three fresh signature cheeses. The company has grown from its roots as a beloved Ohio brand to operate over 1,200 stores in 34 states with locations in Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and Mexico. Most recently, Marco's Pizza was ranked No. 48 on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2024 "Franchise 500" ranking. Other recent accolades include a high ranking on Newsweek's 2023 "America's Best Customer Service" in pizza chains list, earning a spot on QSR's Top 50, and being featured on Nation's Restaurant News' prestigious "Top 500" ranking.

*Use code MARGMAG. Valid on Large Margherita Magnifico only for a limited time. Price and participation may vary. California prices higher. No substitutions. Additional toppings extra. Not valid on catering orders, with other offers or discounts, or through 3rd-party delivery apps. Delivery fee/tax extra (varies by store). Delivery orders must meet stated minimum. Other restrictions may apply – see store or marcos.com for details.

**The Marco's Pizza Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (www.wakefieldresearch.com) among 1,000 nationally representative US adults ages 18+, between May 29 and June 3, 2024, using an email invitation and an online survey. Data has been weighted to ensure an accurate representation of nationally representative US adults ages 18+.

SOURCE Marco's Pizza