Staffing
Marco's Pizza appoints Brad Smith as VP of franchise growth
November 24, 2025
Marco's Pizza has appointed Brad Smith as VP of franchise growth, according to a press release.
Smith brings decades of experience leading high-performing development teams and driving franchise growth across multiple industries and continents.
"Brad brings a rare combination of strategic vision, operational expertise, and global franchise insight," Gerardo Flores, chief development officer of Marco's Pizza, said in the press release. "As we continue to scale with purpose, his leadership will be instrumental in accelerating growth, deepening our operational excellence, and expanding our reach with high-caliber franchise partners."
Smith has over 29 years of experience in franchise development and operations. He has worked with over 3,500 franchise investor groups and has successfully led growth strategies across the U.S., LATAM, Europe, MENA, and Asia, including awarding multi-unit, area developer, and master franchise agreements.
Smith's appointment reflects Marco's continued investment in leadership as it pursues aggressive multi-unit growth, international expansion (particularly across LATAM and the Caribbean), and non-traditional development opportunities.
"Marco's has created something truly special in franchising; a brand with operational rigor and an undeniable energy that's fueling rapid growth," Smith said in the press release. "My goal is to build on that strength by deepening support for our franchisees, expanding into new markets, and driving growth that creates opportunity across the system. I'm proud to join a brand that's not just growing, it's leading."
Marco's Pizza has over 1,200 stores in 35 states.
