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At a Glance
Products & Services: Pizza, sub sandwiches, wings, cheese bread
Number of Locations: 253
Total Investment: $179.5K - 349K
Founded: 1978
Began Franchising: 1979
Private Owned
About Marco's Franchising LLC
With 83 franchises in the Midwest, Marco's Pizza franchisees sell made-to-order pizzas, specialty pizzas and submarine sandwiches, as well as Marco's salad and Cheezybread.Founded by Pasquale Giammarco in 1978, Marco's began franchising in 1978.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 250 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 217 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 192 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $179,500 - $349,000
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000
Operations
60% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 6-8 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1-2 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
America's Top Global: #95 (2012),
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