National Pizza Chain Opens First New Jersey Location in Somerset County

Marco's Pizza, an Ohio-based chain with over 1,200 locations, has opened its inaugural restaurant in the Garden State.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Marco's Pizza, an Ohio-based national pizza chain with over 1,200 locations across 35 states, has opened its first New Jersey restaurant in Somerset. The new location is owned by Teepu Khan, who plans to open seven additional Marco's restaurants across New Jersey and New York City. Marco's is known for its fresh dough made daily in-store, signature sauce, and never-frozen three-cheese blend.

Why it matters

With a strong pizza culture already established in Central Jersey, the arrival of a new national pizza chain like Marco's provides residents with another high-quality dining option. The chain's focus on value-driven deals and community connections also aligns with the preferences of many local consumers.

The details

The new Marco's Pizza location in Somerset is situated at 1135 Easton Ave. The chain is known for its daily fresh-made dough, founder's signature sauce, and never-frozen three-cheese blend. In addition to pizza, Marco's offers menu items like the Marco's Pizzoli (a handheld filled with meats and four cheeses), oven-baked subs, CheezyBread, and chicken wings. The Somerset location is the first of seven additional Marco's restaurants that owner Teepu Khan plans to open across New Jersey and New York City.

  • Marco's Pizza opened its first New Jersey location in Somerset in February 2026.

The players

Marco's Pizza

An Ohio-based national pizza chain with over 1,200 locations across 35 states.

Teepu Khan

The owner of the new Marco's Pizza location in Somerset, who plans to open seven additional Marco's restaurants in New Jersey and New York City.

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What they’re saying

“I've always loved the pizza category, but I saw how the industry was changing. When I discovered Marco's, I knew it was different. The quality, operational standards and passion behind the brand reminded me why I fell in love with this business in the first place. Now, I want to create strong local teams and lasting community connections.”

— Teepu Khan, Owner, Marco's Pizza Somerset (mycentraljersey.com)

What’s next

Teepu Khan plans to open seven additional Marco's Pizza locations across New Jersey and New York City in the coming years.

The takeaway

The arrival of a national pizza chain like Marco's in the pizza-centric Central Jersey region demonstrates the ongoing evolution and competitiveness of the local dining landscape. Consumers can now enjoy a new high-quality, value-focused pizza option alongside established neighborhood favorites.