Marco’s Pizza in Watertown Closes Suddenly; Employees Say They Were Given No Notice
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Marco’s Pizza has closed its Watertown location, according to multiple public social media posts from employees and customers reacting to the sudden shutdown.
The first widely shared post came Sunday from former employee Christina Frey, who wrote that the restaurant was “closed for good” and that staff was given “no notice.” Frey added that she is now seeking new employment.
Another community member, Chrystal Styles, posted that she was at the restaurant and saw it closed, expressing frustration that employees were not informed ahead of time. Her post prompted hundreds of reactions and comments from residents who said they were surprised by the abrupt closure.
A photo circulating in the comment thread shows the Marco’s Pizza sign and “For Sale” posted on the building’s outdoor sign. The sign lists a Rapid City‑area real estate contact.
Several commenters said they had eaten at the restaurant within the past 24 hours and did not see any indication that the business was preparing to shut down. Others shared that similar sudden closures had occurred at Marco’s locations in Mitchell and Brookings in past years.
Community reaction ranged from disappointment to frustration. Some residents noted Marco’s was one of the few gluten‑free pizza options in town, while others praised the staff — particularly the local manager — for providing friendly service.
Comments also reflected broader concerns about the challenges facing restaurants, including rising food costs, tight margins, and declining foot traffic.
As of Sunday evening, Marco’s Pizza corporate had not issued a public statement regarding the Watertown closure, and no official reason has been provided. NRSD News has reached out to the available contact information to inquire about further information or a statement.
Northeast Radio SD will update this story if additional information becomes available.
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