A new franchised location of Marco’s Pizza opened down the block from me this week; Marco’s, out of Ohio, is the 12th largest pizza chain in the US, and will hit 1000 stores this year. It was started by an Italian immigrant, Pat Giammarco, in 1978.
The advertising claims “Authentic Italian Pizza” and I don’t know about that, but for my palate, Marco’s is a better product than
the “big 3.”
They offer a thin, “classic” and thick crust option, I went for the middle, which has a puffy chewy exterior. The usual variety of toppings are available as is online ordering in delivery in many locations. One difference with their online payment system from other chains is there is no option to add a tip to your order, so you’ll have to have some cash available for the driver.
Several years ago, Marco’s hooked up with Family Video, one of few remaining national video rental chains (750) stores, to put pizzas in about half the stores. The stand alone pizza shops also offer videos, one free rental with an order of over $15. You can pass on this option, of course.
In addition to pizza, satisfy your cravings with other menu items including salads, subs and wings. Mandatory delivery charge is $2.50.
I ordered a 14″ sausage pie, I did like the sausage, tho it isn’t very spicy, it appears to be sizable hand pulled chunks, which is always my preference.
Topping wise, they seem a little light on quantity, same with cheese. You’ll compare both to a Domino’s pie.
Marco’s is big on local flyers for marketing, with any number of special deal coupons on each flyer.
Find your nearest Marcos here. Will I order again? Sure, with the right coupon. I wish these guys a lot of luck, like most Chicago neighborhoods mine is glutted with pizza places, both national and local. The location these guys chose has been home to several operators in the past few years.
Classic crust sausage and olive
Marcos Pizza Review