Marco's Pizza and Mike's Hot Honey Unite for Summer Flavor Explosion
Marco's Pizza, recognized as one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza chains, has teamed up with Mike's Hot Honey to offer a range of new, bold flavors for the summer of 2025. With the long-awaited return of the Hot Honey Pepperoni Magnifico pizza, fans of both brands are in for a treat. As of today, July 14, this fan-favorite pizza becomes a permanent fixture on the Marco's menu, and customers around the country can enjoy it for just $11.99, but only for a limited time.
This pizza is not your average slice. It features fresh dough made daily at Marco's locations, combined with classic pepperoni, crispy cupped Old World Pepperoni®, a unique signature sauce, and a three-cheese blend that is never frozen. The dish is then topped off with Marco’s proprietary Romesan seasoning and a generous drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey, creating an irresistible sweet and spicy flavor that has pizza lovers buzzing.
Denise Lauer, the Chief Marketing Officer at Marco’s, expressed her enthusiasm for this collaboration. “We’re thrilled to bring more sizzle and drizzle to the Marco’s Pizza menu,” she stated. “The overwhelming response from customers following our first collaboration made it clear that Mike’s Hot Honey deserved a permanent spot on our menu.” The excitement from the initial launch back in 2023 proved that the sweet heat trend is a favorite among diners.
In addition to the Hot Honey pizza, Marco’s has also introduced Mike’s Hot Honey as a dipping option for various menu items. Customers can now enhance their dining experience by drizzling the hot honey over specialty pizzas, pizza bowls, or simply using it as a dip for breadsticks and wings. This versatility is bound to satisfy the diverse palate of Marco's clientele.
Mike Kurtz, the founder of Mike's Hot Honey, expressed his excitement about the expanded partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with Marco’s Pizza and bring the Hot Honey Pepperoni Magnifico to even more customers across the nation.” He noted that the continuous rise in popularity of hot honey reflects a broader trend within the food industry—customers are actively seeking new and exciting flavor combinations to indulge in.
A recent survey by Mintel in 2024 found that 56% of consumers are interested in hot honey flavors for their meals, emphasizing how this trend continues to gain traction. Further supporting this growth, the number of mentions for hot honey on menus has skyrocketed by 111% in the past four years according to Datassential’s data.
As a forerunner in the pizza segment, Marco's Pizza prides itself on its commitment to quality, having been recognized as America's Favorite Restaurant in the Limited-Service Pizza category recently. Founded in 1978 in Toledo, Ohio by Pasquale Giammarco, Marco's has grown to over 1,200 locations throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and Mexico, continually striving to deliver authentic Italian-style pizzas with fresh ingredients.
Mike's Hot Honey, known for transforming ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences, became a phenomenon when its first drizzle graced a pizza at Paulie Gee's in Brooklyn back in 2010. Since then, it has been a sought-after ingredient, found in restaurants and homes, elevating pizzas, charcuterie, and even desserts to new heights.
For both Marco's Pizza lovers and Mike's Hot Honey fans, this collaboration promises an exciting summer of unique flavors. So, mark your calendars, gather some friends, and head to a Marco's location near you to experience the new Hot Honey menu items. Don't miss out on this delicious opportunity to enjoy sweet heat in every bite!
To find your nearest Marco's Pizza location or to order online, visit
www.marcos.com or download their mobile app available on the App Store or Google Play.