Is KITCHEN SOLVERS or Uncle Louie G cheaper to open?

KITCHEN SOLVERS costs $102,367–$149,152 and Uncle Louie G costs $68,700–$175,000 to open (FDD Item 7). Uncle Louie G has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, KITCHEN SOLVERS or Uncle Louie G?

FranchiseVerdict grades KITCHEN SOLVERS A and Uncle Louie G B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

KITCHEN SOLVERS vs Uncle Louie G

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both KITCHEN SOLVERS and Uncle Louie G are quick-service restaurants franchises. KITCHEN SOLVERS requires an investment of $102K – $149K while Uncle Louie G requires $69K – $175K. KITCHEN SOLVERS discloses average revenue of $983K; Uncle Louie G makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. Note: Averaged per franchisee, not per outlet - not comparable with per-outlet figures. FranchiseVerdict rates KITCHEN SOLVERS A (Strongest tier) and Uncle Louie G B (Above average).

Metric	KITCHEN SOLVERS	Uncle Louie G
Verdict Grade	AStrongest tier	BAbove average
Investment Range	$102K – $149K	$69K – $175K
Franchise Fee	$60K	$20K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	0.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$983KPer franchisee, not per outlet	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	Limited data
Total Units	58	30
Unit Growth (YoY)	-1 units	+6 units
Year Began Franchising	2011	2007
FDD Year	2026	2025