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Buy a Marco’s Pizza Franchise

Marco’s Pizza is a QSR pizza franchise founded in 1978 by Italian-born Pasquale “Pat” Giammarco in Oregon, Ohio. The brand built its reputation on scratch-made dough, a proprietary three-cheese blend, and a house sauce prepared fresh daily in every location. Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, the system operates across more than 34 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and international markets.

The model is brick-and-mortar delivery and carry-out, with catering as an additional revenue channel. Franchising began in 2004, and under consistent leadership the system has grown to over 1,200 locations, placing Marco’s among the top five pizza brands in the U.S. The brand’s proprietary Marco’s Order Management System (MOMS) handles sales forecasting, dough preparation, staff scheduling, and POS through a cloud-based platform.

Marco’s Franchising, LLC supports franchisees through dedicated teams covering real estate, operations, marketing, technology, and field relations, with a clear orientation toward multi-unit ownership. Prime territories remain available in domestic and international markets, and the brand plans to open over 80 new locations in 2026.

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Why buy a Marco’s Pizza Franchise?

Those looking to buy a Marco’s Pizza franchise will find a brand with genuine scale and proven QSR resilience. With the system surpassing $1 billion in annual systemwide sales in 2022 and operating among the top five U.S. pizza brands by store count, Marco’s offers consumer recognition and supply chain infrastructure that an independent operator builds over years.

The MOMS platform manages scheduling, forecasting, and a branded digital ordering app with loyalty program from a single cloud-based interface, reducing daily management overhead. Catering adds a revenue channel beyond core delivery and carry-out. Veterans qualify for franchise fee discounts, and multi-unit developers may qualify for a 2026 phased royalty incentive program with reduced fees in the growth phase. The brand’s franchisee support teams span operations, marketing, technology, and field relations.

Marco’s Pizza Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $25,000

    • Initial Investment

      $286,727 - $807,152

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      5.50%

  • Training & Support

    • 240 hours on the job training

    • 74 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Marco’s Pizza – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Initial training covers 240 hours of on-the-job instruction and 74 hours of classroom work across an eight-week program. Ongoing education is available through Marco's University. The MOMS platform (Marco's Order Management System) integrates sales forecasting, dough scheduling, staff management, and cloud-based POS in one system. Corporate teams provide dedicated support across operations, marketing, and technology. Resale buyers should confirm what initial training and MOMS system access are available to incoming ownership at transfer.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Marco's Pizza franchisee is an active owner-operator with business ownership experience and a hospitality-first approach to managing hourly staff. The model suits operators comfortable with structured systems and consistent operational standards across shifts. Prior restaurant experience is advantageous but not required; the training program is designed to qualify capable candidates from outside QSR. Marco's actively recruits multi-unit operators with the ambition to develop multiple territories over time.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Marco's Pizza has earned recognition from multiple franchise industry bodies. The brand ranked No. 48 on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for 2024 and was named a Top Brand for Multi-Unit Owners in the same ranking. Nation's Restaurant News named Marco's America's Favorite Restaurant in the Limited-Service Pizza category for the second year running (2026). Marco's won FRANdata's 2025 TopScore FUND Award in the food category and ranked No. 2 on Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers for 2026. Newsweek included the brand in its 2023 America's Best Customer Service listing, and QSR magazine has ranked it among its Top 50.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US pizza industry generates approximately $46 billion in annual revenue and has shown resilience across economic cycles, with affordability and convenience supporting consistent consumer demand. Delivery and digital ordering have grown the addressable market for pizza chains with strong app ordering infrastructure. Rising consumer preference for speed and value continues to support QSR category growth, particularly in suburban and mid-sized markets. For resale buyers, local demand should be weighed alongside unit order volume, delivery geography, and the local competitive set.

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