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Marco's Pizza vs Blaze Pizza — which franchise is the better buy?

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Marco's PizzaBlaze Pizza
Disclosure honestyBD
Investment from$286,477$757,000
Total fees11%7%
Outlets1,139230
Lawsuits41

Marco's Pizza: what their numbers say

Net Royalty Sales for 997 stores open full 52-week period in 2025. Average $878,180; median $832,403. 29.8% exceeded $1M. Excludes new stores, special venues, international locations.

Blaze Pizza: what their numbers say

Discloses 2025 gross sales only (average, top/bottom 20%) for 218 of 230 franchised restaurants; excludes 38 closures during 2025 and 8 non-traditional units; no profit, cost, or net income data provided.

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