Marco's Pizza Achieves 11 Consecutive Quarters of Positive Same-Store Sales Growth System-Wide

TOLEDO, OHIO – May 21, 2009 – Marco's Pizza (Marco's Franchising, LLC) has achieved its eleventh consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales growth. System-wide same-store sales for Q1 2009 were up 0.14 percent over very strong 2008 numbers.

"Marco's history of positive growth quarter after quarter, coupled with the economic recession, makes sustaining positive sales growth no small feat," said Marco's Pizza CEO Jack Butorac. "We have to continuously beat our already impressive sales numbers. However, Marco's is up to the challenge and we look forward to continued growth and expansion."

Marco's Pizza has been growing steadily and is on track to open more than 40 new locations total by the end of the year. The pizza company currently operates more than 185 stores in 17 states and has more than 700 new stores contracted.

About Marco's Franchising, LLC (www.marcos.com)
Marco's Pizza (Marco's Franchising, LLC), headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is one of the 25 largest pizza chains in the U.S., as ranked by PMQ's Pizza Magazine. Founded in 1978 by Pasquale "Pat" Giammarco, Marco's Pizza is committed to making Ah!thentic Italian pizza with fresh ingredients. Since then, the franchise has grown from its roots as a beloved Ohio brand to operate more than 185 stores in 17 states.