$530K
Average
Annual Sales*
— Own a Meal Prep Franchise
- Lower than average investment
- Multiple revenue streams
- Recurring weekly demand
- Built for multi-unit scaling (with incentives)
Nationally recognized. Community focused. Proven since 2018.
30+ locations open or in development
Las Vegas, NV
Westminster, CO
Lakewood, CO
Denver, CO
Centennial, CO
Littleton, CO
McKinney, TX
Derby, KS
West Wichita, KS
East Wichita, KS
St. Joseph, MO
Chanhassen, MN
Schererville, IN
Cincinnati, OH
Snellville, GA
Roswell, GA
Jacksonville, FL
Stuart, FL
Bel Air, MD
Anderson, SC
Greenville, SC
Taylors, SC
Five Forks, SC
Simpsonville, SC
Spartanburg, SC
Boiling Springs, SC
Lexington, SC
Summerville, SC
West Ashley, SC
Charlotte, NC
Lean Kitchen Company is a fast-growing meal prep franchise helping customers eat healthier while giving franchise owners a scalable, system-driven business. Our model breaks the mold of traditional food franchises – with simplified kitchen operations, a lean team, and recurring weekly demand. Owners don’t need a culinary background to succeed, and the business is designed for multi-unit growth as demand increases.
Building Success Together
Hear from Lean Kitchen franchise owners building scalable, recurring-revenue meal prep businesses.
Colin Medlock, SC
LK University | Greenville, South Carolina
Jay Johnson, GA
Store Opening | Roswell, Georgia
Kamilla Whitney, SC
Store Grand Opening | Spartanburg, South Carolina
Tara Hawkins, SC
Anderson, South Carolina
Why operators choose
Lean Kitchen:
Lean Kitchen is the fastest growing meal prep franchise in the country.
Our Story
Lean Kitchen’s journey to fresh, healthy meal prep across the nation
Curious how we got started?
What to Expect
As a meal prep franchise company, we will provide guidance throughout the entire buildout and planning process, the development of your first location, and in the on-going operation thereafter, to make the process as seamless as possible.
The entire Lean Kitchen model is built with the franchisee’s success in mind. We are the only meal prep franchise in the country that teaches our franchisees how to operate their own kitchen & maximize profits for the store owner. Our model is extremely scalable and allows you to grow into a multi-store owner at as quick of a pace as you are comfortable with!
We create the highest quality meals in the industry, made from the freshest ingredients to simplify our customers’ lives. Built on quality with a promise to not “cut corners,” our brand will continue to grow nationwide. And you can be the force for healthier living in your community!
FAQs
1. What makes Lean Kitchen different from other food franchises?
Chef-crafted meals that actually taste amazing
This isn’t “good for being healthy” food – it’s just great food that happens to be clean. Real ingredients, fresh (never frozen), portion-controlled and protein-packed. Our team is full of foodies obsessed with flavor, not fads.
Kitchen operations that don’t suck
No fryers. No grease. No line cooks shouting orders. We’ve stripped away the chaos most restaurants deal with and built a streamlined prep model anyone can learn.
2. How does Lean Kitchen drive recurring revenue and simplify operations?
Predictable weekly demand
Our customers order meals weekly – many subscribe, others grab-and-go multiple times a week. That routine creates reliable revenue & loyal fans.
No dining room = lower costs
No tables, no wait staff, no wasted space. Our smaller footprint means lower overhead, fewer employees, and faster turn times.
Built for scale
The system is designed to help franchisees grow – not get buried in the daily grind. It’s modern franchising for how people eat today.
3. How many employees do I need to run the business?
Lean Kitchen is designed to run lean. Most locations start strong with a core team of 4-6 employees – typically 2 full-time and a few part-timers whose hours flex as demand grows. You’re not managing a bloated restaurant staff – you’re building a nimble, efficient crew. As the business scales, your team scales with it, staying focused and streamlined.
4. What kind of ongoing support do franchisees receive?
We walk with you every step of the way from location buildout to launch to years down the road. Support includes:
- Comprehensive training at HQ and onsite
- Weekly check-ins and performance coaching
- Marketing, systems, and vendor support
- Access to a strong network of owners who are eager to help
You’re never building alone.
5. What does a typical week look like for a Lean Kitchen owner?
Most owners spend their time leading their team, monitoring performance, and doing local outreach – connecting with gyms, attending community events, or running targeted promotions.
Building a strong culture from day one is key. As the owner, your leadership sets the tone: how your team shows up, how customers are treated, and how well the store runs.
Some owners are more hands-on early, while others build teams and scale faster. The model is flexible by design. Whether you’re in the store daily or working on multi-unit growth, your role evolves as your business does.
6. Do I need food or restaurant experience to succeed?
Not at all. Most of our franchise owners do not have culinary or restaurant backgrounds. Our system is built for simplicity and scalability – we provide the recipes, prep guides, supplier relationships, and structure.
If you can lead a team, follow systems, and deliver great customer service, you can thrive.
Fresh. Healthy. Convenient.
Making America Healthy One Meal at a Time
*Average Annual Sales (AUV) figures are based on franchised Lean Kitchen full-store locations that were open and operating for the full prior calendar year. These figures represent gross sales, not profits, and individual results may vary. For complete financial performance representations and additional details, please see Item 19 of the Lean Kitchen Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
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