DELISH DELIVERED

DELISH DELIVERED Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

DELISH DELIVERED provides meal delivery services, offering a variety of freshly prepared and delicious meals delivered directly to customers' doors.

DELISH DELIVERED is a local meal delivery franchise founded in 2013 in Mequon, Wisconsin. It began as Milwaukee’s first prepared-meal delivery service by founder and CEO Kathy Burghardt.

The company is headquartered in Mequon, WI, under Delish Franchising LLC. The franchising entity was officially formed on April 14, 2022, and signed its first franchise deals that same year.

DELISH DELIVERED offers chef-developed, fully cooked meals delivered fresh to clients’ doors. Meals are ready to microwave in just three minutes, offering convenience and quality without the hassle of cooking.

The brand started franchising in 2022 and now offers franchise opportunities with low overhead and home-based flexibility.

DELISH DELIVERED differentiates itself by blending local, chef-made meals with a strong community focus. It appeals to busy professionals, seniors, single parents, and health-conscious individuals who want fresh meals without the cleanup.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $37,500
Travel and Living Expenses During Training $3,000 to $7,000
ServSafe Training $700
Initial Inventory $5,000 to $7,500
Security Deposit $900 to $2,500
Rent (Initial 3 months) $2,700 to $7,500
Utility Deposits $0 to $675
Leasehold Improvements $0 to $70,000
Utilities $0 to $2,500
Computer Hardware and Third-Party Software $2,500 to $3,500
Designated Technology Initial Fee, Set-Up Fee, and One Month of Recurring Designated Technology Fee $4,145
Furniture, Fixtures & Decor $0 to $1,500
Equipment and Fixtures for Kitchen $0 to $125,000
Equipment (General) $2,000 to $5,000
Signage $0 to $2,000
Business Licenses & Permits $500 to $1,500
Architect & Designer Fees $0 to $10,000
Professional Fees $2,500 to $4,000
Business Insurance $1,500 to $2,000
Initial Supply of Branded Items and Printed Materials $1,000 to $3,500
Grand Opening Advertising $7,500
Miscellaneous $5,000
Additional Funds for First 3 Months $10,000 to $20,000
Total $86,445 to $330,520
Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $37,500
Travel and Living Expenses During Training $3,000 to $7,000
ServSafe Training $700
Initial Inventory $5,000 to $7,500
Security Deposit $900 to $2,500
Rent (Initial 3 months) $2,700 to $7,500
Utility Deposits $0 to $675
Leasehold Improvements $0 to $70,000
Utilities $0 to $2,500
Computer Hardware and Third-Party Software $2,500 to $3,500
Designated Technology Initial Fee, Set-Up Fee, and One Month of Recurring Designated Technology Fee $4,145
Furniture, Fixtures & Decor $0 to $1,500
Equipment and Fixtures for Kitchen $0 to $125,000
Equipment (General) $2,000 to $5,000
Signage $0 to $2,000
Business Licenses & Permits $500 to $1,500
Architect & Designer Fees $0 to $10,000
Professional Fees $2,500 to $4,000
Business Insurance $1,500 to $2,000
Initial Supply of Branded Items and Printed Materials $1,000 to $3,500
Grand Opening Advertising $7,500
Miscellaneous $5,000
Additional Funds for First 3 Months $10,000 to $20,000
Total $86,445 to $330,520

Franchise Disclosure Document

Competitors

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Training

DELISH DELIVERED provides a structured and multi-phase training program to support franchisees in operating their businesses successfully. Here are the main training programs offered:

  1. Initial Training Program
    Before the franchise opens, DELISH DELIVERED provides a five-day training program for up to three individuals. This covers the operation of the business, with attendance and successful completion being mandatory for the franchisee, their manager, and kitchen manager.
  2. On-Site Opening Support
    Within 30 days of launching the franchise, the company provides up to two days of on-site supervision and assistance at the franchise location to support initial operations.
  3. Ongoing Advisory Support
    Franchisees have access to continuing advisory services via phone or digital means, including operational guidance and system updates.
  4. Refresher Training
    Franchisees may be required to attend up to four days per year of refresher training in operations and marketing. This training may coincide with a required annual business meeting or convention.

Territory Protection

DELISH DELIVERED provides limited territory protection to its franchisees. Once the franchised location and lease are approved, the franchisor assigns a “Protected Area” typically encompassing approximately 50,000 people or a radius (such as three miles in suburban zones).

Within this Protected Area, Delish Delivered agrees not to authorize other franchisees to provide delivery services to customers. However, the franchise does not offer exclusive territorial rights.

Franchisees may still face competition from other units using different brands owned by the franchisor or from online and alternative distribution channels. Moreover, in urban locations with a population over one million, the franchisor may not assign any Protected Area at all.

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