At more than 1,100 stores and growing, Marco’s ranks as America’s No. 5 pizza brand*** in annual systemwide sales as current franchisees double-down on expansion, riding the wave of the brand’s record-breaking sales growth.

Located in 33 states, Puerto Rico, Bahamas and expanding rapidly, we are a fast-growing pizza franchise known for our quality product, proven business model, a national TV advertising presence and commitment to technology and innovation that is driving brand growth. 

Few brands have both the operations and marketing muscle to build a thriving national brand plus prime territories available for growth and expansion. For ambitious entrepreneurs looking to build multiple units, now is the right time.

***Marco’s Pizza is the 5th largest pizza brand in systemwide sales, according to 2021 NRN Top 500 U.S. Restaurant Ranking LSR Pizza Segment.

Don’t just take our word for it, though. Our franchisees can share their experiences and bottom line results with you. We help qualified candidates get in touch with any of our existing franchisees so you can have one-on-one conversations about the brand’s financial performance.

To review the most recent year’s results in greater detail, download our Free Franchise Report. You’ll be signed up for our email list (opt out whenever you wish), but we won’t call you until you’re ready to pursue the opportunity. If you’re ready to get started immediately, fill out our Candidate Application and one of the members of our sales team will reach out.

DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT

In addition to our executive leadership team, Marco’s has over 170 team members dedicated to helping franchisees with:

• Finding and evaluating great locations 
• Project management of buildouts to guide franchisees through the process
• Financing options through preferred lenders for new development and expansion
• Training systems for both Team Members and Management (Marco's University Online)
• IT support to help you navigate the ever-changing business technology landscape
• Operations Support to help you execute our proven operating systems

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT

Marco’s Pizza has invested heavily in technology to make the business easier to run and to grow. This includes:

• Single-source point-of-sale system with built-in loyalty programs and enterprise-level email capabilities
• Multiple ordering options including in-store, online and an easy-to-use app
• Order integrations with 3rd party delivery services
• Extensive analytics and reporting in real-time
• Marco’s University e-Learning platform
• Driver IQ GPS Delivery Promise Time Technology
• Integrated Curbside Pickup

MARKETING SUPPORT

With over 1,100 stores, Marco’s is at an inflection point. We’re large enough to afford national TV advertising campaigns, but small enough that those joining the brand today still have plenty of available territory in which to grow. Here are some of the key advantages Marco’s franchisees enjoy:

• National Advertising Fund to drive demand in existing markets as well as expansion markets prior to launch
• Brand Development Fund which produces professional marketing collateral and support materials to help franchisees drive local marketing efforts
• Local store marketing systems that enable our franchisees to be community focused and give back to the locals you serve.
• A high-quality great tasting pizza that stands out from other large delivery pizza franchises and is loved by pizza buyers everywhere.
• Our focus on quality from the ingredients we choose to making our dough fresh in-store

Members of Marco’s leadership team have played major roles in the success of Burger King, Taco Bell, KFC, Fuddruckers, Kraft, Wheaties, Coors, Domino’s Pizza, Ford Motor Company, Gatorade and many other well-respected companies. We’ve built world-class brands before. And we’re doing it again.

The best part: All of that experience is available to franchisees. Our executives are involved daily with franchisees — offering guidance, support and encouragement.

A 2019 Harris Poll survey found that 1 out of 5 Americans say if they could only eat one food for the rest of their lives, it would be pizza. That’s better than steak (16%), tacos (11%), pasta (13%) and even hamburgers (13%).

Sixty percent of millennials agreed that “Honey, let’s order a pizza tonight” is one of the sexiest things your significant other can say. Half of Americans say they’d prefer a slice of cold pizza for breakfast over usual options like eggs and orange juice.

Pizza is familiar and comforting, universally appealing and deliverable — which plays directly into growing demand for convenience.

• Signage informing guests of new safety protocols inside the store
• Signage explaining to customers that while dining rooms were closed, we were still open for pickup and delivery
• Procedures for contactless delivery and carryout
• Contactless payment systems
• Updated training videos
• A Coronavirus Task Force to gather ideas and best practices, respond to changing local conditions and provide daily news updates

Italian-born Pasquale “Pat” Giammarco came to America with his family as a young boy. His father had restaurants, and he, too, wanted to make the kind of fresh, quality pizza he remembered from his childhood. In 1978, Giammarco founded Marco’s Pizza and his authentic Italian quality pizzas quickly became a hit. He grew his restaurant into a brand serving communities throughout Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.

In the mid-2000s, it was CEO Jack Butorac who saw the opportunity to take Marco’s to the next level as a high-quality pizza delivery franchise. He felt pizza lovers deserved something better, and he knew Marco’s Pizza was what the market was missing. He became a consultant for Marco’s in 2003, and he purchased the franchise rights in 2004.