Marco's Pizza Franchisees Land Spots on Franchise Times' Restaurant 200
Event summary
- Three Marco's Pizza franchise groups ranked in Franchise Times' 2026 Restaurant 200: Grube Inc. (No. 74), Hoogland Foods (No. 138), and Built Different Brands (No. 171).
- Hoogland Foods operates the largest number of Marco's Pizza locations (120) among the three.
- Marco's Pizza reports $1.28M AUV for the top 25% of franchised stores in 2025.
- The company's Franchise Development Royalty Incentive Program offers early-stage royalty incentives starting at 0% for qualified multi-unit operators.
The big picture
The recognition of Marco's Pizza franchisees in the Restaurant 200 underscores the brand's growing appeal to large, experienced multi-unit operators. This trend reflects a broader industry shift towards scalable franchise models that offer robust support infrastructure and long-term growth potential. The inclusion of diverse operators like Grube Inc., Hoogland Foods, and Built Different Brands highlights Marco's Pizza's strategic positioning as a key player in the pizza franchise sector.
What we're watching
- Franchise Growth Strategy
- How Marco's Pizza's focus on multi-unit development agreements will affect its expansion pace and operational scalability.
- Operator Confidence
- Whether the inclusion of experienced multi-unit operators in the Restaurant 200 will sustain Marco's Pizza's appeal to sophisticated investors.
- Market Positioning
- The pace at which Marco's Pizza can differentiate itself in a competitive pizza market, leveraging its franchisee network.