Is Uncle Louie G or KITCHEN SOLVERS cheaper to open?

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

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

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

Uncle Louie G vs KITCHEN SOLVERS

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Uncle Louie G and KITCHEN SOLVERS are quick-service restaurants franchises. Uncle Louie G requires an investment of $69K – $175K while KITCHEN SOLVERS requires $102K – $149K. 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 Uncle Louie G B (Above average) and KITCHEN SOLVERS A (Strongest tier).

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