La DiperieFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A La Diperie franchise requires a total initial investment of $163K – $553K, including a $25K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. The 2026 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: D. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $163K – $553K
- 22nd pct Service Resta…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 59th pct Service Resta…
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 44th pct Service Resta…
- Units
- 2
- 10th pct Service Resta…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Quick-Service Restaurants · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Quick-Service Restaurants avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Franchised units fell from 2 to 1 over 3 years. Investigate why operators are leaving.
18 legal cases disclosed in the FDD. Read Item 3 before signing.
Bottom line
- Total investment $163K – $553K including a $25K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict D (Below Average) with a risk score of 70/100.
- 18 litigation matters disclosed in Item 3, higher than typical. Review the summary for patterns (franchisor-initiated vs. franchisee-initiated).
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- MTY Franchising USA, Inc.
- Parent company
- MTY Food Group, Inc.
- Incorporated in
- TN
- HQ
- 9311 East Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258
- Auditor
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $598K
- vs $604K prior year
Overview
About
La Diperie appears to operate a quick-service food concept (likely dips/spreads or specialty food retail based on brand name). Franchisees manage daily operations including customer service, food preparation/assembly, inventory management, and local marketing within their assigned territory—though territory protection is explicitly absent.
- CEO
- Eric Lefebvre
- Founded
- 2001
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing · 21 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lease Guarantee Fee (optional)not refundable | $0 | $10K | |
| Initial Franchise Feenot refundable | $20K | $25K | |
| Rent/Security Deposit (for 3 months)not refundable | $3K | $12K | |
| Travel and Living Expenses (2 persons) while trainingnot refundable | $3K | $8K | |
| Real Estatenot refundable | $0 | $12K | |
| Lease Review Feenot refundable | $0 | $3K | |
| Architectural Feesnot refundable | $4K | $21K | |
| Leasehold Improvementsnot refundable | $50K | $141K | |
| Exterior Signagenot refundable | $2K | $17K | |
| Equipmentnot refundable | $50K | $94K | |
| PCI Compliance Costsnot refundable | $150 | $1K | |
| Opening Inventorynot refundable | $1K | $10K | |
| Employee Uniformsnot refundable | $200 | $800 | |
| Grand Opening Marketingnot refundable | $5K | $5K | |
| Insurance Premiumsnot refundable | $500 | $3K | |
| Permits and Licensesnot refundable | $500 | $3K | |
| Telephone and Utility Deposits and Hookupsnot refundable | $250 | $1K | |
| Computer Training and Food Safety Certification Coursenot refundable | $100 | $250 | |
| Miscellaneousnot refundable | $1K | $4K | |
| Depository Accountnot refundable | $3K | $3K | |
| Total initial investment | $163K | $392K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $163K – $553K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $20K – $20K
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $20K – $25K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Gross Sales · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.5%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 8.5%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.5% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $75 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $13K |
| Total fee load | 8.5% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Quick-Service Restaurants averages
How La Diperie Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 2
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +100.0%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +100.0%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Continuity rate
- 100.0%
- Units that stayed open
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 5 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 1 7(a) loan on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 1
- Loan volume
- $486K
- Median loan
- $486K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- N/A
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 1
- Defaults
- 0
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SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into La Diperie's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 1 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 1 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 1-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Micro-franchise system with chronic litigation, zero meaningful growth, undisclosed financials, and three active franchisor lawsuits against franchisees—extreme caution warranted.
Litigation (Item 3)
Two concluded cases involving predecessors/affiliates: (1) Purav Enterprises, L.L.C., et al. v. The Extreme Pita Franchising USA, Inc., et al. (Washington, 2015) - allegations of FIPA violations, misrepresentation of financial performance, and unregistered broker activity; settled for $20,000 on March 11, 2016. (2) KOHO, Inc. v. Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. (California, 2015) - breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and declaratory relief; Kahala won summary judgment and was awarded $205,000 in attorney's fees; settled June 19, 2017 with territory repurchase for $75,000 and forgiveness of $130,000 in damages.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 70 / 100 rating
- 01MINOROnly 2 units system-wide with zero net growth trajectory despite 100% YoY claim (likely means 1→2 units)
- 02MINOR3 ongoing franchisor-vs-franchisee lawsuits for breach of contract and trademark infringement indicate systemic operational/legal friction
- 03HIGH9 concluded litigations/arbitrations involving predecessors and affiliates suggest chronic dispute patterns across company history
- 04MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure (Item 19 absent) prevents financial performance validation
- 05MINORUnprotected territory creates direct cannibalization risk if franchisor opens competing units nearby
- 06MEDHigh investment range ($162.7K-$553K) combined with minimal unit count and undisclosed profitability creates severe ROI opacity
- 07MINOR6% royalty on gross sales (not net) is punitive if margins are thin
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Protected territory | No |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 14 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Arizona |
| Litigation count | 18 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
Two concluded cases involving predecessors/affiliates: (1) Purav Enterprises, L.L.C., et al. v. The Extreme Pita Franchising USA, Inc., et al. (Washington, 2015) - allegations of FIPA violations, misrepresentation of financial performance, and unregistered broker activity; settled for $20,000 on March 11, 2016. (2) KOHO, Inc. v. Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. (California, 2015) - breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and declaratory relief; Kahala won summary judgment and was awarded $205,000 in attorney's fees; settled June 19, 2017 with territory repurchase for $75,000 and forgiveness of $130,000 in damages.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 40 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 40 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and corporate
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
5 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
La Diperie · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a La Diperie franchise?
The total investment to open a La Diperie franchise ranges from $163K – $553K, with an initial franchise fee of $25K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do La Diperie franchise owners earn?
La Diperie does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is La Diperie's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for La Diperie (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many La Diperie franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, La Diperie has 2 total units in the United States, including 2 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is La Diperie a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates La Diperie as a D-grade franchise with a risk score of 70 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.