Marco's Pizza Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Marco's Pizza franchise: $287K–$807K investment, 5.5% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$287K–$807K
Franchise Fee
$25K
Non-refundable
Royalty
5.5%
Net Royalty Sales
Ad Fund
5%
Net Royalty Sales
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 5.5% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 5% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $112/per accounting period (4 weeks) |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$934K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.3x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
10.5%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $934K, you'd pay approximately $51K/year in royalties alone, plus $47K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Brand Launch Program | $16K |
| Delivery Area Mapping Package | $500 |
| Equipment (from affiliate MPD) | $3K |
| Point of Sale Computers (from affiliate MTS) | $20K |
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