About Apple Spice Franchise
Apple Spice is a catering franchise specializing in individually boxed lunch delivery for corporate meetings, events, and business gatherings.
With a franchise fee of $49,000, the brand has carved a niche in the B2B catering space by offering professional, reliable meal delivery tailored to the needs of the corporate market.
Each franchise location prepares and delivers fresh, individually packaged lunches featuring sandwiches, salads, wraps, and sides.
Apple Spice Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of gross sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 2% of gross weekly sales, payable to us. Currently 1%. | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $293,095 – $483,595 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $293K–$484K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of gross sales) and marketing fee (Up to 2% of gross weekly sales, payable to us. Currently 1%.) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,000 | $49,000 |
| Training & Living Expenses while training | $4,000 | $7,000 |
| Training Fee | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Real Estate Lease Deposit | $1,500 | $6,000 |
| Real Estate Improvements | $54,500 | $155,000 |
| Real Estate Consultant | $0 | $2,000 |
| Equipment Package | $91,895 | $112,895 |
| Freight (equipment/POS/Opening Inventory) | $1,000 | $8,000 |
| Shelving/Office furniture | $1,000 | $4,000 |
| POS & Phone System (hardware/software/install) | $19,200 | $19,200 |
| Signage – Interior/exterior (install) | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Misc. Expenses & Professional Fees | $3,000 | $10,000 |
| Opening Inventory – Sysco & Sam's Club | $7,000 | $8,500 |
| Opening Inventory – SLC Warehouse | $5,000 | $7,000 |
| Initial Marketing – Food give-away promo – 90 days | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Initial Marketing – SEO/Social Media Marketing | $4,100 | $4,100 |
| Initial Marketing – Grand Opening | $6,900 | $6,900 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $25,000 | $60,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 6% of gross sales, payable to us. |
Apple Spice Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Apple Spice does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Apple Spice Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Apple Spice System Growth
Apple Spice currently operates 16 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
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