How much does a LIME franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $126,700–$227,075, including a $60,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a LIME franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. LIME scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a LIME franchise

Buyer-Advocate Franchise · FDD 2024 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$126,700–$227,075

Total fees

10% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is LIME worth it? How it compares to 312 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	10% of sales	steeper than 74% of other franchises franchises
Startup cost	from $126,700	about average (median $130,000)
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	typical for the category
Closure rate	1.2% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Item 19 discloses 14 franchisee performance data from 2023 including projects sold, collection rates, margins. Cherry-picks fully-operating franchisees, excludes 20 inactive/new owners.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

1 ceased ops 2023; 9 inactive 45+ days; 1 reacquired 2023; minimal terminations.

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LIME franchise — frequently asked

How much does a LIME franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $126,700–$227,075, including a $60,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do LIME franchise owners make?: Item 19 discloses 14 franchisee performance data from 2023 including projects sold, collection rates, margins. Cherry-picks fully-operating franchisees, excludes 20 inactive/new owners. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the LIME franchise failure rate?: 1 ceased ops 2023; 9 inactive 45+ days; 1 reacquired 2023; minimal terminations.
Is a LIME franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. LIME scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 31877-202406-10 (Clean FDD 2024). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with LIME or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.