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How Much Does a Marco's Pizza Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Marco's Pizza franchise costs between $286,727 and $807,152 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $25,000.

$286,727

Minimum Investment

$807,152

Maximum Investment

$25,000

Franchise Fee

Marco's Pizza Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $25,000

Fee Range $1,000 – $25,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $25,336

Marco's Pizza Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Marco's Pizza franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $25,336

Initial Franchise Fee See Note 1 · See Note 1 $25,000

Technology Fee Per Accounting Period · Before Opening $336

Real Estate $79,000 – $433,666

Leasehold Improvements Before Opening $65,000 – $400,000

Real Property See Note 2 · Monthly $6,000 – $18,666

Architectural and Engineering Lump Sum · Before Opening $8,000 – $15,000

Equipment & Assets $143,325 – $246,100

Equipment, Fixtures Before Opening $97,725 – $175,000

Point of Sale Computers Before Installation $20,000 – $23,000

Small Supplies Lump Sum · See Note 7 $14,200 – $18,500

Signage Before Opening $3,000 – $15,000

Opening Inventory Lump Sum · Before Opening $7,000 – $11,000

Store Technology Infrastructure System As Required $800 – $2,400

Menu Boards Before Installation $600 – $1,200

Training $1,500

Training Expenses Before Opening $1,500

Working Capital & Reserves $9,000 – $30,000

Additional Funds (3 months) As Required $9,000 – $30,000

Other Costs $28,566 – $70,550

Brand Launch Program Lump Sum · See Note 17 $15,500 – $25,500

Insurance Before Opening $2,366 – $16,500

Credit Card Processing Before Installation / Monthly $6,700 – $6,900

Deposits, Pre-Paid Expenses Lump Sum · Before Opening $2,500 – $6,000

Miscellaneous Expenses As Required $500 – $5,000

Business Licenses Lump Sum · Before Opening $500 – $3,000

Delivery Area, streets database for POS, and shape files for POS and OLO platform Maps Lump Sum · Upon commencemen t of Store construction $500

Total Estimated Investment $286,727 – $807,152

How Does Marco's Pizza Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Marco's Pizza's minimum investment of $286,727 is near the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$286,727

Marco's Pizza Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$807,152

Marco's Pizza Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Marco's Pizza?

The total startup cost for a Marco's Pizza franchise ranges from $286,727 to $807,152, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $79,000 to $433,666.

How much is the Marco's Pizza franchise fee?

The Marco's Pizza franchise fee is $25,000, with a range of $1,000 to $25,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Marco's Pizza a good investment?

Marco's Pizza requires a total franchise investment of $286,727 to $807,152 and scores Legal Risk: 75/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Marco's Pizza franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Marco's Pizza franchise owner make?

Marco's Pizza's 2025 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.