Industry Fast Food Website mymarios.com Founded 1972, Valsayn Type Restaurant | Number of employees 400-500 Headquarters Socorro, Colombia Number of locations 26 | |
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Key people Richard Harford, Roger Harford, Shakkel Yunis, James Gajadhar Products Pizza, Sandwiches, Burgers Parent Mario's Pizzeria Limited Profiles | ||
Mario's Pizzeria is a leading pizza restaurant chain in Trinidad and Tobago.
Mario's started operations in June 1972 at the Valpark Shopping Plaza and has grown to twenty one restaurants in Trinidad and Tobago, plus five stores in Guyana. The chain is owned and operated by Richard Harford, one of the founding partners. The pizza is unique in that it uses a cheddar cheese from New Zealand rather than the traditional mozzarella, this was decided upon because of the sharper more flavourful taste. Trinidadians, usually prefer more spicy, bold and hot flavours, this is why Mario's secret pizza sauce is made with 8 specially chosen herbs and spices. The choice of cheese, the spices in their sauce and the variety of toppings have made them a leading pizza restaurant in the regions in which they operate. The restaurants also sell other foods, such as hamburgers, fried chicken and Oven Baked Artisan Sandwiches.
Mario's has made a decision to franchise and expand its brand throughout the Caribbean and eventually other regions. Mario's hopes that one day it will be a regional and even a global brand that will rival the likes of the pizza giants in North America.