About Lemon Love Franchise
Lemon Love is a franchise brand that began offering franchise opportunities in 2025, bringing a fresh concept to market for entrepreneurs looking to join a growing brand at an early stage.
The company provides franchise owners with training, startup support, and operational systems to build a successful business.
The franchise fee is $30,000.
Lemon Love Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$57K
Average Investment
$92K
Maximum Investment
$128K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of your gross sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of your gross sales (Brand Fund Contribution), As determined by co-op, currently none (Market Cooperative Contribution) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $57,000 – $127,900 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $57K–$128K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of your gross sales) and marketing fee (1% of your gross sales (Brand Fund Contribution), As determined by co-op, currently none (Market Cooperative Contribution)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee (see Note 1) | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Rent and Lease Security Deposit (see Note 2) | $250 | $1,000 |
| Market Introduction Program (see Note 3) | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (see Note 4) | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Computer Systems (see Note 5) | $600 | $1,500 |
| Insurance (see Note 6) | $300 | $700 |
| Vehicle (see Note 7) | $0 | $35,000 |
| Trailer (see Note 8) | $0 | $6,000 |
| Signage (see Note 9) | $600 | $1,200 |
| Office Expenses (see Note 10) | $500 | $1,000 |
| Inventory (see Note 11) | $3,500 | $4,000 |
| Licenses and Permits (see Note 12) | $250 | $500 |
| Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.) (see Note 13) | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Travel, lodging and meals for initial training (see Note 14) | $2,000 | $3,500 |
| Additional funds (for first 3 months) (see Note 15) | $10,000 | $25,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs we incur |
| Technology Fee | Currently, none (Software subscription) |
| Audit Fee | Our actual costs |
| Brand Fund Contribution | 1% of your gross sales |
| Market Cooperative Contribution | As determined by co-op. Currently, none. (Maximum 5% of gross sales, minimum 1% of gross sales if imposed by majority vote) |
| Local Marketing/Required Spending | 1% of your gross sales |
| Replacement / Additional Training fee | Currently, $500 per day; we may charge an hourly rate/or other for phone consultation/virtual training |
| Third party vendors | Pass-through of costs, plus reasonable administrative charge. Currently, none. |
| Software subscription | Currently, none |
| Non-compliance fee | $500 (then $250 per week until corrected) |
| Reimbursement | Amount that we spend on your behalf, plus 10% |
| Late fee | $100 plus interest on the unpaid amount at a rate equal to 18% per year (or, if such payment exceeds the maximum allowed by law, then interest at the highest rate allowed by law) |
| Insufficient funds fee | $30 (or, if such amount exceeds the maximum allowed by law, then the maximum allowed by law) |
| Costs of collection | Our actual costs |
| Special support fee | Our then-current fee, plus our expenses. Currently, $500 per day. |
| Customer complaint resolution | Our expenses |
| Special inspection fee | Currently $500, plus our out-of-pocket costs |
| Non-compliance cure costs and fee | Our out-of-pocket costs and internal cost allocation, plus 10% |
| Liquidated damages | An amount equal to royalty fees and Brand Fund contributions for the lesser of (i) 2 years or (ii) the remaining weeks of the franchise term. |
| Indemnity | Our costs and losses from any legal action related to the operation of your franchise |
| Prevailing party’s legal costs | Our attorney fees, court costs, and other expenses of a legal proceeding, if we are the prevailing party |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 48 hours of Classroom Training, 13 hours of On-The-Job Training |
| Classroom Training | 48 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 13 hours |
| Training Location | Our Location, Kingston, NY, Your Location or Virtual. |
| Additional Training | If you send a manager or other Team member(s) to our training program after you open, we will charge our then-current training fee. Currently, $500 per day. We may charge an hourly rate/or other for phone consultation/virtual training. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | approximately 200,000 people |
| Description | Your territory will usually be specified as a radius around your location; however, we may use other boundaries (such as county lines or other political boundaries, streets, geographical features, or trade area). |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years from date of franchise agreement. |
| Renewal Term | up to 2 additional 5-year terms. |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, you must give advance notice to us; be in compliance with all contractual obligations to us and third parties; renovate to our then-current standards; sign then-current form of franchise agreement and related documents (including personal guaranty); sign general release (unless prohibited by applicable law). |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 plus any broker fees and other out-of-pocket costs we incur |
| Transfer Conditions | Pay transfer fee; buyer meets our standards; buyer is not a competitor of ours; buyer and its owners sign our then-current franchise agreement and related documents (including personal guaranty); you’ve made all payments to us and are in compliance with all contractual requirements; buyer completes training program; you sign a general release; business complies with then-current system specifications (including remodel, if applicable). |
| Termination for Cause | Misrepresentation when applying to be a franchisee; knowingly submitting false information; bankruptcy; lose possession of your location; violation of law; violation of confidentiality; violation of non-compete; violation of transfer restrictions; slander or libel of us; refusal to cooperate with our business inspection; cease operations for more than 5 consecutive days; three defaults in 12 months; cross-termination; charge or conviction of, or plea to a felony, or commission or accusation of an act that is reasonably likely to materially and unfavorably affect our brand; any other breach of franchise agreement which by its nature cannot be cured. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of this Agreement and for two years after this Agreement expires or is terminated |
| Non-Compete Details | Neither you, any owner of the business, or any spouse of an owner may have ownership interest in, lend money or provide financial assistance to, provide services to, or be employed by, any competitor. After termination/expiration, for two years, neither you, any owner of the business, or any spouse of an owner may have ownership interest in, lend money or provide financial assistance to, provide services to, or be employed by a competitor located within five miles of your former territory or the territory of any other Lemon Love business operating on the date of termination. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | If you are the sole owner of the business, then you are deemed the “Principal Executive”. If the business is owned through a corporation or limited liability company, you must designate one person as your “Principal Executive”. The Principal Executive is the executive primarily responsible for your business and has decision-making authority on behalf of the business. The Principal Executive must own at least 10% of the business. The Principal Executive must complete our initial training program and any future post-opening training programs. The Principal Executive must make reasonable efforts to attend all required meetings. |
| Required Suppliers | You will be required to purchase the Trailer Unit, Square POS and Signage from us directly. You will be required to purchase the opening inventory and packaging from our Affiliate, Lemon Love Corp. We have the right to require you to purchase any items or services necessary to operate your location from a supplier that we approve or designate. |
| Supply Restrictions | We have the right to require you to purchase or lease all goods, services, supplies, fixtures, equipment, inventory, computer hardware and software, real estate, or comparable items related to establishing or operating your business (1) either from us or our designee, or from suppliers approved by us, or (2) according to our specifications. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Our total revenue in the prior fiscal year was $0. Our revenue from all required purchases and leases of products and services by franchisees in the prior fiscal year was $0. The percentage of our total revenues that were from required purchases or leases in the prior fiscal year was 0%. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligations. |
Lemon Love Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$640K
Sample Size
4 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Lemon Love Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordLemon Love has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Lemon Love System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
Lemon Love currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 15 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Total Assets
$1K
Audited by Omar Alnuaimi, CPA for year ending December 31.
Lemon Love Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Lemon Love franchise ranges from $57,000 to $127,900, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $30,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Lemon Love charges a royalty fee of 6% of your gross sales of gross sales, plus a 1% of your gross sales (Brand Fund Contribution), As determined by co-op, currently none (Market Cooperative Contribution) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Lemon Love Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Lemon Love to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Lemon Love franchise owners report average revenue of $640K. This is based on a sample of 4 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Lemon Love has been franchising since 2025. The FDD shows an investment range of $57,000-$127,900, a 6% of your gross sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $30,000 and the total investment ranges from $57,000 to $127,900 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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