Marco’s Pizza to Re-Introduce Authentic Flavors to Cornelia

Athens GA

27 May, 2021

10:16 AM

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Marco’s Pizza, recently reopened its location in Cornelia under new ownership. Situated at 103 Market Centre Dr., locals can expect an authentic Italian pizza experience that uses the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. The new Marco’s Pizza location is locally owned and operated by local entrepreneurs and good friends Jeff Thompson and Marty Duncan. Thompson has been a chef for over 30 years owning restaurants before deciding to pursue opening two Marco’s Pizza restaurants. He joined forces with Duncan and opened their first Marco’s Pizza in 2019 and the new Cornelia store is their second location. “Marco’s Pizza provides quality products and we love the fresh, authentic taste they have to offer,” said Thompson. “We’re excited to be heavily involved as a community partner, as well as provide local residents with a delicious pizza option and excellent customer service.” The menu at Marco’s Pizza in Cornelia will feature a mix of classic pizzas and innovative specialty pizzas like the White Cheezy, Deluxe and All Meat, along with a variety of salads with croutons made daily. Customers can also choose from wholesome subs on Italian white bread, hearth baked for authentic European flavor, along with creations like the Meatball Bake, Chicken Dippers and CheezyBread. Marco's is also the first national pizza delivery brand to offer Specialty Pizza Bowls – a crustless pie made to meet consumers ever-changing dietary preferences. With carryout, delivery, app and online ordering services, Marco’s offers the convenience of picking up a quick meal or having it delivered to your door. As the only national pizza brand founded by a native Italian, Marco’s has made its name in the growing $47 billion pizza industry by producing fresh, authentic, handmade Italian quality pizza. Italian food is famous for its quality servings and Marco’s prides itself on crafting every pizza by using ingredients that are fresh. At a time when 91 percent of Americans eat pizza once a month, more people are increasingly choosing the quality pizza that’s synonymous with Marco’s name. Marco’s Pizza in Cornelia has put several safety measures in place at the stores such as contact-free delivery, curbside carryout, extra cleaning/sanitizing measures. Employees are required to wear masks throughout their shifts and health checks are done daily. Marco’s Pizza founder, Pasquale “Pat” Giammarco, grew up making pizzas with his father after they immigrated to the United States from Sulmona, Italy. Fast forward several years later, he created Marco’s Pizza to capture the Italian spirit and flavors he was raised on. Marco’s Pizza has carved out a niche in the industry for authentic Italian quality pizza, known for its fresh dough made daily onsite, a proprietary cheese blend that is fresh, never-frozen, and a secret original pizza sauce recipe from its founder Pat Giammarco. For more information about the Marco’s Pizza location opening in Cornelia, please visit www.marcos.com, download the mobile app or call 706-903-2005.