Our high-quality product has helped establish us as one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza franchises
Marco’s Pizza® continues to rank as one of the fastest growing pizza franchises in the U.S. as we progress toward 800 stores by the end of 2016. At the heart of this growth is a consistently superior product. Since our founding nearly 40 years ago, we have stayed true to our commitment to serve the freshest, most authentic Italian inspired pizza in the fast-casual space.
We are also consistently recognized by industry thought leaders as a solid franchise investment. Entrepreneur magazine recently ranked us 95th on their prestigious Franchise 500 list and Franchise Business Review picked us as a top franchise opportunity for 2016. We have also gotten shout outs for our proven business model and sustainable growth by the likes of Forbes, Consumer Reports, Nation’s Restaurant News, Franchise Times and Entrepreneur.
“We’re always seeking ways to add value for franchisees in their stores, and it’s very validating that our business model continually is ranked as a great investment opportunity by leading industry and business publications. As a franchisor it’s extremely gratifying to provide a business model that allows for growth, scalability and success for our amazing team of franchisees. We couldn’t achieve the kind of growth we are experiencing without them,” says President Bryon Stephens.
We stand out in the booming fast-casual pizza space
The fast-casual restaurant segment is booming thanks to today’s busy consumer who craves quality food made with fresh ingredients and served quickly. Marco’s Pizza has always prided itself on our pizzas handmade in the Italian tradition, using fresh, never-frozen cheeses, fresh dough made in house daily and premium meats and vegetables. We are also the only popular pizza concept founded by a native Italian. That authenticity can’t be replicated by any of our competitors.
“Many of our franchisees were consumers first; 100% of the people in our organization are here because they love our product,” says Bryon. “If you serve a great-tasting pizza, and provide a great customer experience, the customers will follow.”
Fast-casual sales in 2015 grew by 11 percent, according to Technomic’s 2015 Top 500 Chain Restaurants report, and the top 500 largest restaurant chains reported growth of 4.9 percent in 2015, with total sales of $288 billion. Pizza is the clear winner in fast-casual. Three of the five fastest-growing chains in 2015, according to Technomic, were fast-casual pizza brands.
“Fast-casual dining is the place to be and Marco’s consistently stands out with our superior product,” Bryon says. “In a market filled with pizza franchises, Marco’s is ahead of the pack. We were making artisan pizzas long before it was a trend. Our handmade pizza starts with fresh dough made in-house daily on-site. We never use frozen cheese, like many of our competitors. Our franchisees are proud to serve our product.”
Marco’s is easily scalable with prime territory available
Small Business Trends recently listed Marco’s Pizza as a franchise that is challenging the biggest names in the pizza business and touted our growth and ease of scalability. With leadership focused on strategic domestic and international growth, and with the industry recognizing us as a top choice in the fast-casual segment, now is the perfect time to own a Marco’s franchise.
Marco’s Pizza is seeking quality franchisees who are committed to making their restaurants places where customers want to buy fresh, delectable pizza — welcoming, friendly individuals who remember customers’ names and are passionate about the Marco’s product. The investment required to start a Marco’s Pizza franchise is typically $350,000. The pizza franchise is looking for people who have a net worth of $350,000 and a minimum liquidity of $100,000.
Previous restaurant experience is not necessary to open a Marco’s Pizza. The veteran pizza executives leading our company have experience growing brands and are always ready to help franchisees throughout their careers.
Unlike competing chains — such as Pizza Hut, Domino’s and Little Caesars — who have saturated their markets, Marco’s Pizza has plenty of prime territories available for new franchises, especially those interested in multi-unit ownership.
“Unlike our competitors, we aren’t tapped out,” Bryon says. “We have plenty of room for growth and many prime regions available for multi-unit development.”
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