An Ohio-based pizza chain is getting ready to bring some extra flavor to Lehigh County this year. Marco’s Pizza is getting ready to make its auspicious regional entrance with an assist from local franchisee Jack Praizner, reports local media outlet WFMZ.
The 2588 MacArthur Road storefront will not only be Marco’s introduction to the Lehigh Valley, but to the Philadelphia metro region at large. In a press release regarding the opening, Praizner-a seasoned pizza vet-states that he thinks the area will embrace the concept: “After years in the pizza business, I knew exactly what I was looking for in my next venture: a brand with great growth potential and a product that stands out .Philadelphia is ready for Marco’s – it’s a blank canvas, and I see incredible potential here. I’m excited to bring Marco’s to this community and mentor the next generation of franchisees.”
The Whitehall Township Marco’s is one of two Praizner is signed onto open. The other pizzeria-set to open in Bethlehem-was originally slated to open first, however Whitehall is on deck to overtake it. Praizner confirmed with What Now Philadelphia the he is hoping to have the Lehigh County shop guest-ready by early September…