Meals of Hope
Business & Professional Services · Marketing & Advertising
- Active units
- 7
Franchised, year-end 2023
About Meals of Hope
Meals of Hope is a nonprofit organization that is committed to fighting the hunger epidemic by bringing people together. Since its founding in 2007, Meals of Hope has packed and donated over 80 million meals to communities in need across the nation and around the world. They achieve this through hosting meal packing events and operating 15 food pantries in Southwest Florida. With a staff of 18 and more than 30,000 volunteers, Meals of Hope is dedicated to ending hunger once and for all. Hosting a meal packing event with Meals of Hope is not only a fun and interactive way to get involved in your community, but it also provides real help to people in need. These events are suitable for various groups, such as school organizations, religious groups, and corporations, who are looking to increase their local profile while making a difference. Additionally, Meals of Hope is a significant presence in Southwest Florida, where they provide support through mobile food pantries and after-school programs. By joining as a volunteer or sponsor, you can contribute to their impactful work. Meals of Hope's impact has continued to grow, with over 90 million meals packed in the last 16 years. When you support Meals of Hope, you are helping to provide nutritious and much-needed quality food to hungry families. Meals of Hope is AIB certified, ensuring that their food meets strict standards for handling and distribution. They have received the Recognition of High Achievement by AIB for their commitment to food safety. Meals of Hope's work has gained recognition in the media, with various publications highlighting their mission. If you don't have time to volunteer, you can still make a difference by making a donation through their secure PayPal page. Meals of Hope is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and their official registration and financial information can be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services. Getting involved with Meals of Hope means joining a dedicated team that is making a tangible impact in the fight against food insecurity.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$40k
- Second franchise within one year
Initial Franchise Fee shall be $30,000
- Third franchise within one year
Initial Franchise Fee shall be $20,000
- Additional franchises thereafter
Discount of $10,000 off of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee
- Brand fund
5.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2.0% of Net Sales
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations6
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-14.3%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR22.5%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 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$66k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open45 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- 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.