Chefs for Seniors
Senior & Adult Services · Non-Medical Home Care
- Active units
- 91
Franchised, year-end 2024
About Chefs for Seniors
Chefs for Seniors is a brand that offers a unique and personalized senior meals program. Rather than relying on meal delivery services or meal kits, you can hire a personal chef at an affordable cost. With highly skilled chefs located across the US, they will come to your home and prepare delicious, home-cooked meals right in your own kitchen. The menus are customized to fit your dietary needs and preferences, ensuring that every meal excites your palate. What sets Chefs for Seniors apart is their convenience and affordability. Their chefs are ServSafe certified, undergo thorough background checks, and are fully insured, providing a safe and enjoyable cooking experience. You can enjoy watching these talented chefs perform their culinary magic while relaxing in the comfort of your own home. Don't let worries about cooking steal your time; let Chefs for Seniors take care of your meals. Contact them today to find a chef near you and start enjoying customized, nutritious meals.
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Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations100
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings18
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate9.9%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR7.2%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio2.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)$170
Nearest whole numbers are used. Dataset excludes territories opened after Jan 1, 2025, those that left the system in 2025, were inactive for at least 1 month i…
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)$200
Nearest whole numbers are used. Dataset excludes territories opened after Jan 1, 2025, those that left the system in 2025, were inactive for at least 1 month i…
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$27k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open3 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate8.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.