Arco
Franchise research report
Researching Arco franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
ARCO franchisees under Marathon Petroleum Company LP’s branded supply agreement operate wholesale motor fuel businesses, purchasing branded gasoline and diesel for distribution to outlets they own or to third-party retail fuel facilities. The supplied outlets sell fuel to the public and must follow the applicable trademark, operating, and product-quality standards.
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Headline figures
What the disclosures show
- 1The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Arco head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
0 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed FDD for Arco has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Arco reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | long-term debt | $30,505 |
| 2025 | total mpc stockholders’ equity | $17,314 |
| 2025 | total equity | $24,086 |
| 2025 | net cash provided by operating activities | $8,253 |
| 2025 | net cash used in financing activities | -$1,924 |
| 2025 | income from operations | $8,291 |
| 2025 | net income attributable to mpc | $4,047 |
| 2025 | net interest and other financial costs | $1,276 |
| 2025 | cash and cash equivalents | $3,672 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $24,780 |
| 2025 | total assets | $83,955 |
| 2025 | net cash provided by | -$5,867 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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At a glance
Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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