Marco's Pizza is lining up a roughly $1.2 million investment to plant deeper roots in downtown Orlando, with plans for a new office and a hands-on training kitchen that the company says will sharpen franchise training and operational support. The facility is expected to give the chain a fully staffed foothold in the city as it pushes to accelerate store growth nationwide.
As reported by Orlando Business Journal, the investment will cover both the downtown office and the training kitchen, where Marco plans to host classes for franchisees and operations staff. Reporter Patricia Tolley, in a story published today, notes that the company intends to use the space as part of its broader regional support operations.
Part of a national training and growth push
Marco's is eyeing more than 80 new store openings this year as it continues to scale, and the company has been signaling a larger strategy focused on training and operational consistency. In a company release picked up by PR Newswire, Chief Development Officer Gerardo Flores said, "Marco's momentum is driven by a commitment to thoughtful expansion and strong franchisee support."
What it could mean for Orlando
The downtown training hub is expected to give Marco's a local base for hands-on instruction and operational fine-tuning for new stores in the region, which can help speed up franchise openings and standardize service. Specifics such as the exact address, staffing details, and an opening timeline were not included in the initial report.
The Orlando project is being framed by the company as an operations- and training-focused move rather than a traditional retail opening. Additional details on the build-out, class structure, and local hiring are anticipated as leases are finalized and the chain shifts from planning into construction.
