Business Description

MARCO'S PIZZA offers pizza, hot sub sandwiches, Cheezybread, salad and soft drinks. There are 3 crust style - hand spun, pan and crispy thin, and 3 types of crust flavors - garlic butter, parmesan, and roma seasoning. MARCO'S PIZZA offers carry-out and fast, hot delivery.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1978

Franchising Since:  1978

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	175	86.6%
Company-Owned Units:	27	13.4%
Total Operating Units:	202	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 0 Other: 0 Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 202 100% In 4 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 202 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Indiana	7
2. Michigan	22
3. Ohio	98

Registered in Following Registration States: Indiana, Michigan, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$100-110K
Total Investment:	$175-320K
Average Total Investment:	$247K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15K
Average Franchise Fee:	$15K
On-Going Royalty:	3-5%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 15 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,300-1,400

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	40
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Toledo, OH	2 Weeks
2. Store	6 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 34 U.S.: Yes, Midwest Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Marco's Pizza.