Marco's Pizza Named Among QSR Magazine's Top Franchise Opportunities for 2025
Marco's Pizza has been recognized as one of QSR Magazine's 16 Best Franchise Deals for 2025, highlighting the brand's strong growth potential and franchisee support system in the competitive quick-service restaurant industry.
Marco's Pizza has been selected by QSR magazine as one of its "16 Best Franchise Deals for 2025," positioning the pizza chain among the most promising investment opportunities in the quick-service restaurant sector. This annual ranking, published by WTWH Media, has served as an industry benchmark since 2011, providing entrepreneurs and investors with credible guidance on franchise opportunities based on comprehensive criteria including franchise costs, growth potential, operator support, and brand differentiation.
The recognition underscores Marco's Pizza's operational strength and franchise model viability at a time when franchise opportunities are increasingly competitive. Danny Klein, Vice President, Food, Retail, Hospitality Editorial Director at QSR Magazine, noted that standout brands combine innovation, support, and financial upside, qualities that Marco's has demonstrated through its franchise system. The selection process involved nominations from mid-May to mid-June, with final review by the Franchise Council using shared information and Franchise Disclosure Document data.
Marco's inclusion reflects the brand's consistent sales performance and ambitious growth trajectory. With more than 1,200 locations currently operating, the company's Franchise Disclosure Document reports $1.3 million average unit volume for the top 25% of franchised stores in 2024. This financial performance, combined with the brand's commitment to quality and innovation, contributes to its appeal among potential franchise investors.
Gerardo Flores, Chief Development Officer of Marco's Pizza, emphasized that the recognition validates the company's franchise model and the dedication of operators nationwide. The company's growth strategy includes multi-unit expansion in the Midwest, East Coast, and Sun Belt regions, along with development in non-traditional venues and international markets. This expansion is supported by the recently launched Franchise Development Royalty Incentive Program, which offers qualified multi-unit owners early-stage royalty incentives starting at 0%, plus comprehensive real estate, construction, and operations support.
The QSR Magazine recognition builds on Marco's recent achievement of FRANdata's 2025 TopScore FUND Award in the food category, further demonstrating the brand's commitment to franchisee growth and financing accessibility. Existing franchisees continue to show confidence in the brand's direction, with 65% of 2024 franchise agreements awarded to current operators expanding their portfolios. For additional information about franchise opportunities, prospective investors can visit https://www.marcos.com/franchising/.
This acknowledgment comes as Marco's Pizza maintains its position in the competitive pizza segment, having recently been recognized as America's Favorite Restaurant in the Limited-Service Pizza category by Nation's Restaurant News using Technomic Ignite Consumer 2024 data. The combination of industry recognition, strong financial performance, and strategic growth initiatives positions Marco's as a compelling franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking established brand support with significant expansion potential in the evolving restaurant landscape.