Marco’s Pizza Chooses Pepsi
Marco’s Pizza announced today that Pepsi will be its exclusive beverage provider as the pizza company looks to quadruple its current store count. Marco’s currently operates more than 190 stores in 17 states and plans to add more than 880 locations in the coming years. Under the terms of the agreement, Marco’s will carry Pepsi products in fountain and bottle format, including soft drinks Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist and Mountain Dew, and will also serve Aquafina, Gatorade and SOBE. The deal marks a switch to Pepsi after 30 years with Coca-Cola.
“PepsiCo and its portfolio of brands, especially Mountain Dew, make sense for the next generation of growth at Marco’s,” said Marco’s Pizza CEO Jack Butorac. “Consumer preference, economic considerations, and the tools, resources and commitment to grow in our rapidly expanding system were the key decision criteria, and we are excited that PepsiCo will be part of Marco’s next stage of expansion.”
“Marco’s has impressive plans and we want to help them achieve their goals,” said Tom Everett, National Account Sales Manager, PepsiCo Foodservice. “Our consumer insights and diversified brand portfolio combined with their outstanding pizza is a recipe for success.”
Marco’s and PepsiCo completed the conversion in late August and the terms of the agreement are effective immediately.
About Marco’s Franchising, LLC
Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Marco’s Pizza (Marco’s Franchising, LLC) is the fastest-growing pizza chain in the U.S. The company was founded in 1978 by Pasquale (“Pat”) Giammarco and is committed to making Ah!thentic Italian pizza with fresh ingredients. Marco’s is ranked one of the 25 largest pizza chains in the country by PMQ’s Pizza Magazine and the top franchise in financial strength by AllBusiness. Marco’s has grown from its roots as a beloved Ohio brand to operate more than 190 stores in 17 states.
