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Marco’s Pizza opened its 1,000th location in Kissimmee on Oct. 21 at 1724 Chaps Place.
Marco’s Pizza recently announced the launch of a month-long celebration and a promotion at local stores across the U.S. to honor its milestone location.
The 1,000th Marco’s Pizza location is owned and operated by Kattya Barbaran and Rafi Vargas, who both immigrated to the United States with the dream of owning their own business and providing a legacy for their family. The two business partners met several years ago while working for a popular multinational fast-food brand. Years later, the duo reunited as employees at Marco’s Pizza. Barbaran worked as the general manager of a corporate location in St. Cloud, while Vargas was a member of the Marco’s operations team. Their industry experience and unmatched work ethic make them the ideal candidates to open this milestone location.
Subscribing to Marco’s email program by Oct. 31 will give customers a 50 percent off a menu-priced pizza for use between Nov. 1-15 through the Marco’s app and online ordering. Additionally, guests will be entered into a sweepstakes for a chance to win Free Pizza for one year. A series of “surprise and delights” will be given to Marco’s team members with $1,000 cash rewards as a thank you for playing a significant role in the journey to 1,000 locations. For official sweepstakes rules, visit marcos.com/rules-contest.
“This year has been a difficult one for many of our team members, customers and communities,” said Barbaran. “Rafi and I feel very blessed to have the honor of opening the 1,000th Marco’s location. We’re beyond excited to fulfill our dream while giving back to the Marco’s family in the process.”
The menu at Marco’s Pizza in Kissimmee 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.
“Reaching this significant growth milestone is cause for celebration,” said Tony Libardi, president and COO of Marco’s Pizza. “As a people-first organization, we wanted to celebrate this achievement with those who have helped us throughout our journey. This people-first mentality has been the secret to our long-term success – it’s our passionate franchisees, dedicated team members, and loyal customers who have propelled this brand to greatness. We’ve built an incredible culture and look forward to the growth opportunities that lie ahead in our journey to the next 1,000.”
Marco’s Pizza in Kissimmee has put several safety measures in place at the stores such as contact-free delivery, curbside carryout and extra cleaning/sanitizing measures. Employees are required wear masks throughout their shifts and health checks are done daily.
For more information about the Marco’s Pizza location in Kissimmee, visit www.marcos.com, download the mobile app or call 321-250-9000.
