Risk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$61,050 - $71,925
Franchise Fee
$20,000
Total US Locations
8
Business Summary
Meals of Hope Logistics, Inc. offers individuals and entities a franchise to independently own and operate a for-profit business focused on recruiting event sponsors who will make direct donations to an affiliate for meal-packing events. The franchised business will recruit event sponsors, manage the details of these meal-packing events, and sell additional event-related services. These events typically produce between 10,000 to over 1,000,000 meals, with ingredients shipped by an affiliate to the event location. Franchisees are responsible for training event leaders, while employees, students, or volunteers organized by the event sponsor undertake the meal packing. After an event, the packed meals are transported by the host or picked up by a local food bank. The operation utilizes a proprietary business system that includes franchise management software, site selection software, a pre-event planning platform, registration services, housing management, on-site delivery, and general management procedures.
Corporate History
Meals of Hope Logistics, Inc. was established in Florida on August 16, 2021, and began franchising in September 2021. Its core business involves granting franchises for individuals and entities to operate for-profit businesses focused on recruiting event sponsors for meal-packing events. The franchisor is affiliated with Meals of Hope, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organized in 2009, which has been involved in meal packing since 2007 and owns the brand's proprietary marks, licensing them to Meals of Hope Logistics, Inc. This affiliate manages large-scale food packing events across the United States.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$61,050 - $71,925
Franchise Fee (Low)
$20,000
Franchise Fee (High)
$40,000
Marketing %
5%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$450
Equipment Costs (High)
$3,750
Working Capital
$7,500
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
No
Audit Opinion
Unqualified opinion
Financial Health Notes
Meals of Hope Logistics, Inc.'s financial condition, as described in the FDD's Special Risks section, raises concerns about its ability to provide services and support to franchisees.
Financing Details
Meals of Hope Logistics, Inc. does not offer any direct or indirect financing to franchisees, nor does it guarantee any notes, leases, or obligations.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
8
Franchised Units
7
Corporate Units
1
Franchising Since
2021
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
No
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Summary
Meals of Hope Logistics, Inc. has no litigation to report in this section.
Bankruptcy History
Meals of Hope Logistics, Inc. has no bankruptcy information to disclose in this FDD.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
5 years
Renewal Term
5 years
Renewal Conditions
To renew their franchise agreement, Meals of Hope Logistics, Inc. franchisees must notify the franchisor of their intent to renew at least 30 days before the current term expires. They must not be in breach of any agreements with the franchisor or its affiliates and must have paid all owed amounts on time. Franchisees are also required to sign the franchisor's then-current Franchise Agreement, which may have different terms, and execute a general release. They must have consistently operated their business in compliance with all laws and maintained all necessary permits and licenses. Additionally, franchisees need to complete the franchisor's current training requirements at their own expense, pay a renewal fee of $5,000, and meet their minimum performance requirements.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
Meals of Hope Logistics, Inc. provides pre-opening assistance by offering specifications and a list of Approved Suppliers for necessary equipment, inventory, supplies, hardware, and software. As part of the Initial Franchise Fee, it provides the equipment needed for a 50,000-meal packing event. The franchisor also loans franchisees a confidential Operations Manual and provides initial training for up to two owners, tuition-free, for 1-2 days at its corporate offices in Naples, FL, and at the franchisee's approved location. After opening, Meals of Hope Logistics, Inc. offers continuous consultation and advice through various channels including phone, fax, intranet communication, and on-site visits (for an additional fee). It may also offer extra training programs for a tuition fee and periodically updates the Operations Manual. For marketing, the franchisor manages a Brand Development Fund, where franchisees contribute 5% of their Program Sales for national, regional, and local advertising. Franchisees may also be required to spend up to 2% of their Program Sales on local advertising, subject to franchisor approval. The franchisor maintains a corporate website and may create pages for individual franchised businesses. Franchisees are mandated to use specific computer hardware and software, including a laptop, scanner/printer, Microsoft Office Suite, a smartphone, and the franchisor's proprietary software and designated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
Initial Training Hours
19
Training Location
Corporate offices in Naples, Florida, and the franchisee's approved location (Southwest, FL or other mutually agreed upon location).
Ongoing Support
After opening, Meals of Hope Logistics, Inc. provides continuing consultation and advice as needed via telephone, facsimile, intranet communication, and on-site visits. If franchisees require and request additional on-site assistance, it is provided at a cost of $400 per instructor per day plus incurred expenses. The franchisor may also offer additional training programs for a tuition fee and can require franchisees and their employees to attend up to five days of additional training per year at a location chosen by the franchisor. Furthermore, the franchisor regularly revises and updates its Operations Manuals, providing these updates, including electronically, to franchisees.
Franchise Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
Meals of Hope Logistics, Inc. is seeking franchisees who are hands-on owner-operators, as the principal of the franchisee entity must personally supervise the day-to-day operations of the franchised business and devote full-time attention and best efforts to its management. Ideal candidates should possess strong entrepreneurial and managerial abilities, a good sales aptitude, and a focus on customer service. Franchisees must also successfully complete the initial training program.
Industry Experience Required
No
Management Experience Required
Yes
Sales Experience Required
Yes
Technical Skills Required
Yes
Operational Details
Location Type
Hybrid
Owner Participation
Full-Time
Territory Type
Non-Exclusive
Territory Size Requirements
Meals of Hope Logistics, Inc. grants franchisees a territory defined by geographic boundaries, streets, or other criteria, with a typical territory containing a population of up to two million people.
Staffing Notes
Meals of Hope Logistics, Inc. requires the franchisee's principal to personally supervise the day-to-day operations and dedicate full-time attention and best efforts to the management of the franchised business. Franchisees are not permitted to hire an on-premises supervisor to oversee daily operations. Franchisees can choose to employ Associate Contractors, either as 1099 contractors or W-2 employees, to help recruit event hosts and manage meal packing events. The franchisor requires franchisees to conduct appropriate background checks for all Associate Contractors as detailed in the Operations Manual.