Marco’s Pizza has inked a five-unit agreement in the greater Fort Launderdale area. The first two stores will open this summer, with the remaining stores set to open by Q2 2024, according to a press release.
Rodrigo Azpurua and his son Enrique Azpurua signed the deal with Marco’ pizza. Originally from Venezuela, the Azpurua family moved to the United States in 2001 to pursue the American dream.
“This is a dream of building a family legacy in this great country,” Rodrigo Azpurua said in the press release. “Not only do we have the opportunity to grow a family business, but we’ve found the ultimate brand partner to do so with. Marco’s has the perfect recipe of a quality product, a proven business model, impressive statewide brand awareness, and an opportunity to grow a robust portfolio.”
“As an immigrant entrepreneur, my dad has instilled in me the value of hard work from a very young age,” Enrique Azpurua added in the press release. “It’s a privilege to operate as family business, and rest assured, we’ll be working hard. We look forward to becoming part of the community, creating job opportunities, and career pathways. We’re on the fast track to get these five stores up and running to serve our local residents.”
Marco’s has more than 130 locations across Florida by the brand said there’s room to grow in South Florida. The brand has doubled its store footprint in the last six years. Company leadership has identified 4,200 potential U.S. locations.
Marco’s Pizza had grown to 1,100 stores in 34 states with locations in Puerto Rico and the Bahamas.
