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How Much Does a Lean Kitchen Franchise Cost?

2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Lean Kitchen franchise costs between $151,450 and $441,750 in total initial investment, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $40,000.

$151,450

Minimum Investment

$441,750

Maximum Investment

$40,000

Franchise Fee

Lean Kitchen Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $40,000

Fee Range $15,000 – $40,000

Lean Kitchen Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Lean Kitchen franchise, as reported in the 2024 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $40,000 – $0

Initial franchise fee Check or wire transfer · Upon signing the franchise agreement $40,000 – $0

Real Estate $33,000 – $0

Buildout and Fixtures Check · As incurred or when billed $25,000 – $0

Professional Fees (architect, lawyer, accountant, etc.) Check, debit, and/or credit · As incurred or when billed $3,000 – $0

Rent (one month) Check · Upon signing lease $2,500 – $0

Lease Security Deposit Check · Upon signing lease $2,500 – $0

Equipment & Assets $61,500 – $0

Kitchen Equipment Check · As incurred or when billed $45,000 – $0

Inventory Check, debit, and/or credit · Upon ordering $10,000 – $0

Signage Check, debit, and/or credit · Upon ordering $5,000 – $0

Computer Systems Check, debit, and/or credit $1,500 – $0

Delivery Vehicle Check · When purchased $0

Training $3,750 – $0

Travel, lodging and meals for initial training Cash, debit or credit $3,750 – $0

Working Capital & Reserves $10,000 – $0

Additional funds (for first 3 months) Varies · Varies $10,000 – $0

Other Costs $3,200 – $441,750

Pre-opening employee compensation Check or electronic payment · As agreed $2,000 – $0

Market Introduction Program Check, debit, and/or credit · As incurred or when billed $500 – $0

Insurance (3 months) Check · Upon ordering $300 – $0

Utilities Check, debit, and/or credit · Upon ordering service $250 – $0

Licenses and Permits Check · Upon application $150 – $0

Total Estimated Investment $151,450 – $441,750

How Does Lean Kitchen Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Lean Kitchen's minimum investment of $151,450 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$151,450

Lean Kitchen Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$441,750

Lean Kitchen Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Lean Kitchen?

The total startup cost for a Lean Kitchen franchise ranges from $151,450 to $441,750, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $3,200 to $441,750.

How much is the Lean Kitchen franchise fee?

The Lean Kitchen franchise fee is $40,000, with a range of $15,000 to $40,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2024 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Lean Kitchen a good investment?

Lean Kitchen requires a total franchise investment of $151,450 to $441,750 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 53/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Lean Kitchen franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Lean Kitchen franchise owner make?

Lean Kitchen franchise locations report median gross sales of $497,387 per the 2024 FDD Item 19. See our Lean Kitchen franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.