TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo Athletics is proud to announce a new partnership with Marco's Pizza, naming the beloved local brand as the Official Pizza of the Toledo Rockets. This exciting collaboration brings together two iconic Toledo institutions, united by a shared commitment to excellence, community, and #TeamToledo pride.

Founded in Oregon, Ohio, just outside of Toledo in 1978, by Pasquale "Pat" Giammarco, Marco's Pizza has grown into one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, while remaining deeply rooted in its hometown values. The company now operates more than 1,200 stores across 35 states, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and Mexico, with continued momentum in franchise expansion and international growth. In 2024 alone, the company opened 70 new stores and awarded 85 new franchise territories, reflecting both its velocity and franchisee confidence in Marco's Pizza. In 2025, Marco's is on track to open another 100 stores before the end of the year.

"We're thrilled to partner with Marco's Pizza, a brand that shares our passion for Toledo and our commitment to delivering a first-class experience," said Vice President and Director of Athletics Bryan B. Blair. "We love doing business with those who built their businesses here. It's a reflection of our values, our strategy, and our responsibility to lift up the very community we represent. Marco's is a national success story that began right here, and we're proud to be one of the only Division I institutions in the country to name them our official pizza. This is what it means to be the city's university and to think Toledo First —to lead by example, to support our own, and to give others a reason to do the same as we elevate #TeamToledo, together!"

"We're very happy to be partnering with UT Athletics on bringing two Toledo traditions together, exciting athletic competition and the great taste of Marco's Pizza. It's an opportunity to bring our teams together and celebrate with the fans. Enjoy a slice of fresh, hot Marco's Pizza while you cheer on the Rockets!", said Pat Giammarco, Founder and President of Marco's Pizza, Inc.

Fans can look forward to exclusive Marco's Pizza promotions and delicious offerings at Rocket games throughout the year. Together, Toledo Athletics and Marco's Pizza are proud to fuel the spirit of competition and community—one slice at a time.

"As we've said repeatedly, Northwest Ohio is our superpower," added Blair. "This partnership with Marcos is a shining example of our continued commitment to our community, not only on our uniforms and branding, but also in our actions. We're proud to put our values on display and invite others to join us in building a stronger, more visible, more united Toledo—one relationship at a time."

About Marco's Pizza
Founded by entrepreneur Pasquale "Pat" Giammarco, Marco's Pizza is one of the fastest-growing pizza brands in the United States, known for its commitment to quality ingredients. Headquartered in Toledo, Marco's has over 1,200 stores across the country and continues to expand while staying true to its hometown roots.