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Marco’s Pizza

Italian-born recipes and fresh dough in a delivery-and-carryout pizzeria.
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Total investment
$286,477 to $811,186$286K – $811K

FDD Item 7

Franchise fee
$25,000

One-time · FDD Item 5

Royalty
5.5%

Of gross sales · FDD Item 6

Locations
1,238

1,193 franchised · 45 company

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Overview

Marco's Pizza is a delivery and carryout pizza chain known for fresh dough and a three-cheese blend, with wings, subs and sides on the menu. Founded in Toledo, Ohio, in 1978, it has about 1,238 stores, nearly all franchised. The franchisor sells single- and multi-store deals and is expanding into new markets such as California and Philadelphia.

Founded
1978
Franchising since
1979
Home-based
No
Multi-unit
Available

Costs and requirements

What it takes to open a Marco’s Pizza franchise, as disclosed in the brand’s FDD.
ItemAmountSource
Total initial investment$286,477 to $811,186FDD Item 7
Initial franchise fee$25,000FDD Item 5
Royalty5.5% of gross salesFDD Item 6
Brand fund5% of gross salesFDD Item 6
Liquid capital required$200,000Brand requirement
Net worth required$600,000Brand requirement
Financial performanceIncluded in Item 19FDD Item 19

Figures as listed by the brand in its 2026 FDD. Always confirm them in the current FDD you receive.

Ideal owner

The background and goals that fit a Marco’s Pizza franchise.
  • Business ownership experience and a proven leader
  • People-first, hospitality mindset and willingness to follow systems
  • Active owner aiming to build a multi-store portfolio

Training and support

How the brand prepares and supports new owners.

  1. Pre-opening

    A development director and real estate team guide site selection, store construction and legal steps.

  2. Marketing

    National and brand development funds back advertising, digital ordering and local store marketing.

  3. Operations

    Field operations coaching plus ongoing eLearning for general managers and team members.

Initial training

About eight weeks of training through Marco's University, combining in-store work, hands-on product training in the test kitchen and classroom business instruction.

Availability

Confirmed open for new franchises in 4 states:

Other markets

Marco's is not currently listing New York territories. Ask the franchise team about other markets.

This listing is compiled from the franchisor’s public franchise materials and is not an offer to sell a franchise. An offer is made only through the franchisor’s Franchise Disclosure Document, which you must receive at least 14 calendar days before signing a binding agreement or paying any money. Some states require registration before a franchise can be offered to their residents. Fransion is not affiliated with this brand.

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