The 2026 Marco's Pizza FDD moves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range from $286,727–$807,152 to $286,477–$811,186, and the system grows from 1,159 to 1,184 outlets (+2.2%) year-over-year. Both filings include an Item 19 financial performance representation.
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low end of range | $286,727 | $286,477 | −$250 (−0.1%) |
| High end of range | $807,152 | $811,186 | +$4,034 (+0.5%) |
| Full range | $286,727–$807,152 | $286,477–$811,186 |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $286,477–$811,186, against $286,727–$807,152 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves by −$250 (−0.1%) and the high end moves by +$4,034 (+0.5%), widening the band from $520,425 to $524,709.
2026 filing: The royalty and advertising percentage are both calculated on 'Net Royalty Sales' as defined in Item 6 notes. The total marketing spend includes Brand Development, national/regional Ad Fund(s), advertising cooperative, and a minimum local marketing spend to reach a combined 7%. The Brand Launch Program fee and Delivery Area Mapping Package fee are required and due at specified pre-opening stages. See Item 6 for the full Other Fees table and Item 7 for the estimated initial investment breakdown.
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 1,159 | 1,184 | +25 (+2.2%) |
| Franchised outlets | 1,114 | 1,139 | +25 (+2.2%) |
| Company-owned outlets | 45 | 45 | unchanged |
| Openings during the year | 72 | 53 | −19 |
| Closures during the year | 25 | 28 | +3 |
Marco's Pizza reports 1,184 outlets in the 2026 FDD, against 1,159 in the 2025 filing — a change of +25 (+2.2%).
Outlet counts as each filing states them — 2025: Fiscal year ended December 29, 2024; 2026: Year End 2025 (December 28, 2025). Outlet counts for 2025 reflect franchised and company-owned units operating at the close of the fiscal year; transferred outlets (not resulting in closure) are tracked separately in Item 20. Terminations, non-renewals, reacquisitions, and ceased operations are reported for each state by year.
Marco's Pizza included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings. The 2026 filing discloses financial performance, broken out across 8 outlet segments for Fiscal year 2025 (52-week period ending December 28, 2025).
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard royalty rate | 5.5% | 5.5% | unchanged |
The standard royalty rate holds at 5.5% of Net Royalty Sales across both filings.
2025 filing: Franchisor may adjust royalty up to a maximum of 6.0% of Net Royalty Sales with conditions (system-wide consistency, 90 days’ notice). 2026 filing: Royalty rate is initially 5.5% and may be adjusted to a maximum of 6% with 90 days’ written notice. Alternative royalty rates exist under certain incentive programs and for qualifying participants.