US-based Marco's Pizza has finalised a franchise agreement for three new units in Germantown, Maryland and surrounding areas.

The agreement was signed with cousins Sri Masabathula and Sasi Vaddi, who will operate the franchise under the name SS Brothers Pizza.

Masabathula stated: “Marco's stood out to us because of its commitment to operational excellence and quality ingredients – something we saw firsthand after visiting multiple stores and meeting other franchisees.

“There's a lot of brand loyalty here in Maryland, and Marco's is primed for even more growth.”

The first of the new locations is expected to open by September 2026, with the second planned by March 2027 and the third for September 2027. All will be situated in the Germantown area.

Vaddi added: “Our vision is to build something lasting – a family legacy that also serves the local community. Marco's offered the right model, strong support and room to grow in a market that's still wide open.”

Marco's currently operates four outlets in Maryland.

As part of its expansion strategy, the brand identified Maryland as a significant market.

 “Additional expansion plans are underway, with mapping in progress across key regions of the state,” the company stated in a press release.

Marco's Pizza chief development officer Gerardo Flores stated: “We're proud to welcome Sri and Sasi to the Marco's family.

“Their passion, business acumen and commitment to quality reflect exactly the kind of operators we are excited to have be a part of the brand. We look forward to supporting their journey as they introduce Marco's to a new community.”

In March 2025, Marco’s Pizza signed a two-unit development agreement to make its debut in the Philadelphia market.