How much does a Meals of Hope franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $61,050–$71,925, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do Meals of Hope franchise owners make?

Meals of Hope discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a Meals of Hope franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Meals of Hope scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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SUBJECT DOSSIER · FDD 2023

Meals of Hope

Other Franchises · disclosure-honesty grade · from public state filings

GRADE F · FAILS DISCLOSURE

Disclosure honesty

Transparency 1 / 5

Meals of Hope discloses little or no owner-earnings data (Item 19) — the franchisor won't put real profit in writing.

Outlets5

Disclosed lawsuits0

Closure signals1 ceased

Investment

$61,050–$71,925

Total fees

5% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

◢ FINDINGS

ITEM 19

No real earnings disclosure

The franchisor won't put owner profit in writing — you can't verify the pitch.

ITEM 20

1 outlets ceased operations

1 ceased operations in 2024; 3 signed but unopened; minimal system maturity.

What their own earnings claim actually says

No Item 19 earnings disclosure provided. NY addendum states franchisor cannot estimate earnings; actual results vary by unit.

Is Meals of Hope worth it? — how it compares to 266 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	5% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $61,050	cheaper than most (median $142,905)
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	20.0% of outlets	worse than 95% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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Owner take-home for a Meals of Hope

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Meals of Hope franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Meals of Hope franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $61,050–$71,925, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Meals of Hope franchise owners make?: Meals of Hope discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Meals of Hope franchise failure rate?: 1 ceased operations in 2024; 3 signed but unopened; minimal system maturity.
Is a Meals of Hope franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Meals of Hope scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2023). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Meals of Hope or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.