Innovate To-Go

Marti’s culinary ventures began with Mac Mart, which debuted on the streets of Drexel University’s campus in the winter of 2013. Without much experience running her own business, let alone a food truck, Marti knew there were some kinks to work out, but she was determined to succeed. While her cheese sauce was always a hit, she felt like there was something still missing. Shortly after opening, Marti on two people to complete her team: Her sister, Pamela, and her husband, Garrett Jablonski. By combining Marti’s background in public relations, Pamela’s love of all things culinary, and utilizing Garrett’s brawn for day-to-day operations, the bright pink truck became an instant hit at private affairs, night markets, and food festivals all over the greater Philadelphia area. With a large social media presence and constantly selling out of the famous Mac and Cheese, Marti figured it was time to open its first flagship store, which debuted in Philly’s Rittenhouse Square neighborhood in the spring of 2016. Since then, they continued to pivot during the COVID-19 Pandemic, turning every opportunity into a survival business plan.