Le VillageFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Le Village franchise requires a total initial investment of $214K – $326K, including a $38K franchise fee. The 2025 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 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $214K – $326K
- 42nd pct Education
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 47th pct Education
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 3
- 11th pct Education
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Education · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Education 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
Bottom line
- Total investment $214K – $326K including a $38K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict D (Below Average) with a risk score of 72/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Le Village Cowork Franchising, LLC
- Parent company
- Le Village Co.
- CEO title
- President, Owner and Founder
- Daniella Cornue
- Founder active
- Yes
- Original founder still leading the business
- Incorporated in
- IL
- HQ
- 3148 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
Overview
About
Le Village franchisees operate what appears to be a European-style food, beverage, or hospitality concept (likely French bistro, café, or specialty retail). Day-to-day operations involve managing customer service, inventory, staffing, and maintaining brand standards across a protected territory.
- CEO
- Daniella Cornue
- Headquarters
- IL
- Founded
- 2021
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 2
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing · 15 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Fee | $38K | $46K | |
| Travel & Living Expenses While Attending Initial Training | $3K | $4K | |
| Rent & Security Deposit (3 Months) | $15K | $20K | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $70K | $125K | |
| Equipment | $12K | $15K | |
| Furniture, Office Equipment & Software | $18K | $20K | |
| Signs | $500 | $1K | |
| Licenses | $200 | $600 | |
| Grand Opening | $300 | $500 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Fee (3 months) | $8K | $10K | |
| Insurance | $5K | $7K | |
| Legal Fees | $1K | $2K | |
| Opening Inventory of Supplies | $4K | $6K | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $10K | $20K | |
| Miscellaneous Costs / Runway | $30K | $50K | |
| Total initial investment | $214K | $326K |
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
- $214K – $326K
- Near category avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $10K – $20K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $38K – $46K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- During the first year, no royalties; During years 2-5, 4%…
- Ad fund
- $25 per week
- Total fee load
- 4.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer fee | $8K |
| Renewal fee | $13 |
| Total fee load | 4.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Education averages
How Le Village Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 3
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 67%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +0.0%
- Net unit change last year
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Projected new
- 2
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 2 states reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
2
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 2 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 2
- Loan volume
- $686K
- Median loan
- $325K
- 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
- 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
- SBA 504 real estate/equipment data
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Le Village presents HIGH RISK due to going concern status, micro-scale operations (3 units), financial non-disclosure, and unclear growth trajectory—suggest extreme caution before capital commitment.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation required to be disclosed in Item 3
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: Yes
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 72 / 100 rating
- 01HIGHGoing Concern status indicates the franchisor may be financially unstable or facing viability questions
- 02MEDOnly 3 units in the entire system suggests minimal scale, limited support infrastructure, and high risk of system collapse
- 03MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure (Item 19) prevents validation of ROI claims and profitability benchmarks
- 04MEDUnknown unit growth trajectory indicates lack of transparent expansion data and potential stagnation or decline
- 05MINORDelayed royalty structure (0% Year 1, then 4% Years 2-5) may mask poor early-stage profitability or survival rates
- 06MINORHigh initial investment ($213,500–$326,100) paired with minimal unit count creates unfavorable risk-to-scale ratio
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 | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Territory type | Geographic |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| 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 | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Governing law | Illinois |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation required to be disclosed in Item 3
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 93 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 154 hrs
- Training location
- Chicago, Illinois training center and/or franchisee location
- Field support
- 148 hrs/yr
- On-site visits per year
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Le Village franchise?
The total investment to open a Le Village franchise ranges from $214K – $326K, with an initial franchise fee of $38K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Le Village franchise owners earn?
Le Village 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 Le Village's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Le Village (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 Le Village franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Le Village has 3 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 1 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Le Village a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Le Village as a D-grade franchise with a risk score of 72 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.