Nation’s Restaurant News:
Marco’s Pizza, the franchisor of more than 280 restaurants in 21 states, has partnered in a $100 million deal with privately held movie rental chain Family Video to open Marco’s outlets within as many as 350 of its movie stores.
Jack Butorac, chief executive of Toledo, Ohio-based Marco’s, said the partnership was an “exciting match†of like-minded brands with systems that can help each other grow.
“When you choose whom you align with, you want to align with folks that share your culture and goals,†Butorac said. “Even though Family Video is the largest privately owned video chain in the country, they’re completely down to earth and value partnerships.â€