FRANCHISE·WATCH·DESK

Cold Stone Creamery vs Marco's Pizza

Side-by-side franchise health, sourced from each brand's FDD Item 20. Green marks the stronger figure.

Cold Stone Creamery
Proven & strong
Marco's Pizza
Proven & strong
Verdict
3-yr units
+17.9%
Net unit growth
+11.6%
96
Exit quality
81
52
Transfer / churn
45
STABLE 6
Distress
STABLE 8
$27K
Franchise fee
$25K
$391K
Investment from
$286K