Dinner by Design and Other Meal Prep Franchises for Sale

Meal prep businesses are hot nationally. Busy moms and dads appreciate these services that let them buy or assemble meals to take home and bake for their family. Getting home cooked meals not only cost less than eating out but they are usually healthier. The good news is you don't have to be a good cook to have a successful meal prep business. That's why many business buyers choose a franchise like Dinner by Design.

Nationally syndicated career advice columnist Joyce Lain Kennedy wrote about starting a business in the take and bake industry. Kennedy says to expect to spend at least $250,000 to cover your storefront, equipment and inventory. More if you buy a franchise (but you’ll also get a lot more help and guidance in running the business).

Most buyers will need financing like an SBA loan. Be sure to check out BizBuyFinancing for a list of institutions that specialize in funding small businesses.

The Easy Meal Prep Association features national franchises like Dinner by Design, My Girlfriend’s Kitchen, Meal Makers, and Dream Dinners. Most meal prep businesses are small businesses with just a few stores but some are national chains.

If your dream is to buy a meal prep business, begin your search today! There is a listing for a meal prep franchise in Sacramento right now. If you live or want to work out of state, search for meal prep businesses by state at USABizMart.

Tip: Did you know that people who start or run these centers are called “meal entrepreneurs”?

Posted on December 20, 2006  |   Email This Blog Post   |   Print This Blog Post