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Marco's vs Marco's Pizza — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| Marco's | Marco's Pizza | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $286,477 | $286,477 |
| Total fees | 10.5% | 11% |
| Outlets | 1,184 | 1,139 |
| Lawsuits | 5 | 4 |
Marco's: what their numbers say
997 stores open full 52 weeks in 2025. Top 25% averaged $1.29M net sales; bottom 25% averaged $544K. 30% of stores exceeded $1M in sales. No guarantee of results.
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.
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