Marco’s Pizza is expanding deeper into California after increasing an existing development commitment to 16 total locations. The agreement reflects growing confidence in the pizza brand’s franchise model and long-term market potential.
Franchisee Baljit Gill first joined the system with a four-store agreement. After working closely with the brand and seeing the strength of its operating platform, he chose to scale aggressively by committing to 12 additional restaurants.
Southern California Rollout in Progress
Current open stores include:
- Upland
- Fontana
- Hesperia
Upcoming openings include:
- Yucaipa
- Highland
Additional markets throughout Southern California are now under review for future development.
Why Operators Are Choosing Marco’s Pizza
Multi-unit investors often seek brands with efficient systems, recognizable products, and room for expansion. Marco’s Pizza continues attracting that profile of franchisee through a combination of operational support and proven consumer demand.
Brand advantages include:
- Established national footprint
- Strong pizza category demand
- Delivery and carryout friendly model
- Training and launch support
- Multi-unit scalability
Family Business Model Behind Expansion
Gill’s expansion is supported by a family-led management approach. Different family members oversee separate business functions, allowing the group to manage multiple restaurant concepts while pursuing new growth opportunities.
This style of ownership can create faster decisions, stronger accountability, and consistent operational standards.
Future Outlook for Marco’s Pizza
Marco’s Pizza now operates more than 1,200 locations across the U.S. and international markets. The company continues targeting new store openings, emerging territories, and flexible formats such as ghost kitchens.
Additional priorities include:
- New product development
- Enhanced loyalty programs
- Improved digital ordering
- AI-powered ordering innovation
- Lower-cost operational systems
As franchise growth continues nationwide, California is shaping up to be a major market for Marco’s Pizza’s next phase of expansion.
