Franchise Comparator

Domino's vs Marco's Pizza: franchise cost side by side

Domino's is the cheaper of the two to open, from $231,450; Marco's Pizza starts at $286,477.

Every figure comes from the brand's FDD, the disclosure file it must hand you before you sign.

Domino's is the cheaper to open, from $231,450.

Marco's Pizza starts at $286,477, the lowest cost to open given in each FDD.

From each FDDDomino's logoDomino'sMarco's Pizza logoMarco's Pizza
Total cost to open$231,450 to $743,500$286,477 to $811,186
Upfront fee$10,000$25,000
Royalty (ongoing fee)5.5% of weekly sales5.5% of net sales
Marketing fund4% of weekly sales1% of net sales, plus 4% to a national advertising fund
Published sales$27,267 a week (average location, 2025)$878,180 a year (average of 997 locations, 2025)
Outlets6,948 franchised, 262 company1,139 franchised, 45 company
Year filed20262026

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