Marco’s Pizza Foundation Surpasses $1 Million in Support of Junior Achievement

National partnership turns everyday purchases into meaningful opportunities for students.

The Marco’s Pizza Foundation has reached an exciting milestone—surpassing $1 million in donations to Junior Achievement USA and more than $1.5 million in total charitable giving.

Through its partnership with Junior Achievement, Marco’s Pizza locations nationwide invite customers to round up their purchases at the register. Those contributions help support JA learning experiences in communities near participating stores, preparing young people for future success through financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship.

This partnership's impact is especially meaningful to Brandon Hudson, president of The Marco’s Pizza Foundation and a multi-unit Marco’s Pizza franchisee. Hudson participated in Junior Achievement throughout high school, where he developed business plans, explored entrepreneurship, and learned how to turn ideas into opportunities. Today, he owns and operates 13 Marco’s Pizza locations, with five more in development.

His journey shows what can happen when young people receive the knowledge, confidence, and connections needed to pursue their goals.

This milestone reflects the generosity of Marco’s Pizza guests, franchisees, and employees nationwide. Each contribution—no matter the size—helps JA to continue delivering hands-on learning experiences that prepare students to become confident, capable, and connected to what’s next.

Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana is grateful to Marco’s Pizza Foundation and everyone who has rounded up their purchase in support of the next generation. Together, we are helping young people build brighter, opportunity-filled futures.

Learn more about The Marco’s Pizza Foundation’s support of Junior Achievement.