Couch nights are becoming cool again in New Brighton. Marco’s Pizza is opening at 2051 Silver Lake Rd next to the neighborhood’s favorite movie hub, Family Vide opened on Monday, January 7.

“Whether you’re coming in or staying home for a double dose of fun with our pizza and movie night, our customers can always expect a one-of-a-kind experience with Marco’s Pizza,” said Zach McLaughlin, regional director of operations of Marco’s Pizza. “We are thrilled to be joining the New Brighton community and are excited to share our menu of authentic Italian-style pizzas, salads, wings and desserts.”

Marco’s Pizza in New Brighton will be open for delivery with an extensive catering menu available. The opening of the New Brighton location will be the fifth in Minnesota.

The new opening continues a Highland Ventures initiative to embed Marco’s Pizza stores within Family Video locations, combining two of every neighborhood’s favorite pastimes – movies and pizza.

Marco’s Pizza was founded more than 40 years ago in Oregon, Ohio by Pasquale “Pat” Giammarco, who immigrated to the United States and spent his childhood working in his family’s pizzeria. It was there that he cultivated his love of pizza and created Marco’s famous sauce recipe. He used his love of fresh ingredients and high-quality recipes to grow his pizza shop into 150 locations across the United States.

Marco’s Pizza also opened at 1509 29th Ave in Hickory, North Carolina, on January 20.

The opening of the Hickory location will be the first for Catawa County and 21st in the state of North Carolina.