Meals of Hope
Meals of Hope Logistics, Inc. franchises for-profit businesses that recruit event sponsors, such as high schools, churches, local businesses, and organizations like Rotary or VFW, to fund and host meal-packing events addressing food insecurity. Franchisees manage event planning, training, and additional services, earning revenue at a defined rate per meal packed by volunteers at these events, with ingredients supplied by affiliate Meals of Hope, Inc. The business model leverages a proprietary system including software platforms for recruiting, planning, and management to ensure standardized operations.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
5% brand fund (of Program Sales) + $200/mo technology/software fees
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Three Franchised Locations operating in a total of four Territories packed during the 2023 calendar year.
* Calculated average gross revenue for three franchised locations: (775278 + 583738 + 195510) / 3 = 518175.33. Median is the middle value of the sorted list. Top and bottom quartile are the highest and lowest values respectively, given the small sample size.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Meals of Hope Compares to Other Business Services Franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Meals of Hope Current | $61K - $72K | $40K | N/A | 7 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K - $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K - $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K - $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K - $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K - $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 187 franchises | $118K - $285K | $46K | 10.4% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 187 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Meals of Hope franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Meals of Hope franchise ranges from $61,050 to $71,925. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000.
How much revenue does a Meals of Hope franchise make?
According to the 2024 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Meals of Hope franchise is $518,175.33. The median revenue is $583,738.
How many Meals of Hope franchise locations are there?
As of the 2024 FDD, Meals of Hope has 7 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2021.
Is Meals of Hope a good franchise to buy?
Meals of Hope shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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