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Deli Delicious vs Lean Kitchen

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Deli Delicious and Lean Kitchen are full-service restaurants franchises. Deli Delicious requires an investment of $123K – $474K while Lean Kitchen requires $151K – $442K. In terms of revenue, Lean Kitchen reports higher average unit revenue at $556K. On SBA loan performance, Lean Kitchen has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Deli Delicious (18.8%). FranchiseVerdict rates Deli Delicious C (Average) and Lean Kitchen A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$123K – $474K
$151K – $442K
Franchise Fee
$30K
$40K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$549K
$556K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
18.8% (21 loans)
0.0% (15 loans)
Total Units
42
32
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2008
2018
FDD Year
2025
2024