America’s Most Loved Pizza: Marco’s Pizza Now Open in Henrico

The nation’s Most-Loved and Most-Trusted Pizza Brand, Marco’s Pizza, is now open in Henrico. Situated at 4450 S. Laburnum Avenue, locals can expect an authentic Italian pizza experience that uses the freshest, highest-quality ingredients.

The Marco’s Pizza location is owned and operated by local entrepreneurs Brandon Hudson and Damian Mason. Hudson has 14 years of business ownership experience in the mental health field, while Mason has a professional background in accounting. The pair met in college as fraternity brothers at Virginia State University, and became interested in franchise ownership as a way to diversify their income and be part of a growing concept.

This is their third Marco’s Pizza location, and they have plans to open three more locations by the end of next year.“We originally became attracted to Marco’s Pizza because we knew that the quality of the food really sets the brand apart,” said Hudson. “The people of Henrico will quickly find out that we’re substantially different than your typical pizza concept because of our fresh, authentic ingredients. We’re so excited to bring Marco’s Pizza to the Henrico community, and are confident everyone will enjoy it.”

The menu at Marco’s Pizza in Henrico will feature a mix of classic pizzas and innovative specialty pizzas like the White Cheezy, Deluxe and All Meat, along with a variety of salads with croutons made daily. Customers can also choose from wholesome subs on Italian white bread, hearth baked for authentic European flavor, along with creations like the Meatball Bake, Chicken Dippers and CheezyBread. Marco's is also the first national pizza delivery brand to offer Specialty Pizza Bowls – a crustless pie made to meet consumers ever-changing dietary preferences. With carryout, delivery, app and online ordering services, Marco’s offers the convenience of picking up a quick meal or having it delivered to your door.

As the only national pizza brand founded by a native Italian, Marco’s has made its name in the growing $47 billion pizza industry by producing fresh, authentic, handmade Italian quality pizza. Italian food is famous for its quality servings and Marco’s prides itself on crafting every pizza by using ingredients that are fresh. At a time when 91 percent of Americans eat pizza once a month, more people are increasingly choosing the quality pizza that’s synonymous with Marco’s name.

Marco’s Pizza in Henrico has put several safety measures in place at the stores such as contact-free delivery, curbside carryout, extra cleaning/sanitizing measures. Employees are required wear masks throughout their shifts and health checks are done daily.

Marco’s Pizza started in Ohio. The founder, Pasquale “Pat” Giammarco, grew up making pizzas with his father after they immigrated to the United States from Sulmona, Italy. Fast forward several years later, he created Marco’s Pizza to capture the Italian spirit and flavors he was raised on.

As America’s Most-Loved and Most-Trusted pizza brand, Marco’s has carved out a niche in the industry for authentic Italian quality pizza, known for its fresh dough made daily onsite, a proprietary cheese blend that is fresh, never-frozen, and a secret original pizza sauce recipe from its founder Pat Giammarco.

For more information about the Marco’s Pizza location opening in Henrico, please visit www.marcos.com, download the mobile app or call 804-905-9400.

ABOUT MARCO’S PIZZA:

Marco’s Pizza is America’s Most Loved and Most Trusted Pizza Brand, according to the 2019 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study. Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Marco’s Pizza is one of the fastest-growing pizza companies in the United States. Marco’s was founded in 1978 by Italian-born Pasquale (“Pat”) Giammarco and thrives by making authentic Italian quality pizza with fresh ingredients. Marco’s Pizza can be ordered by delivery, curbside pick-up and by downloading the mobile app, online at www.marcos.com or by calling each store directly.