Snapchef is a staffing franchise offering on-demand culinary and hospitality staffing solutions, serving restaurants, institutions, and large-scale foodservice operations, and known for workforce-development training, proprietary scheduling technology, and filling thousands of kitchen shifts with prequalified foodservice professionals.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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2
+
n.a.
n.a.
Franchise fee
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$39,500
Investment
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$135,000 - $195,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$0
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n.a.
n.a.
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Snapchef is a U.S. foodservice staffing and kitchen-management franchise that supplies trained culinary professionals to commercial kitchens. The company was founded in 2002 in Massachusetts.
It is headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, and has grown into a major staffing partner for hospitals, universities, corporate cafeterias, hotels, and large-scale foodservice operations.
The franchise offers temporary and permanent staffing, kitchen-workflow consulting, and culinary training. Snapchef also provides its own technology platform that streamlines scheduling and staff deployment. Its internal FastTrack training program prepares new workers for entry-level kitchen roles in as little as 20 hours, supporting consistent labor quality.
Snapchef began franchising in 2022 as it expanded beyond the New England market. Its model is unique because it does not sell food or operate restaurants. Instead, it focuses on delivering trained kitchen staff and operational support, giving franchisees a lower-overhead business with steady demand across multiple industries.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a Snapchef franchise is
$135,000 - $195,000.
That is the total cost you would need to finance 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
$39,500
Construction and Leasehold Improvements
$5,000 – $12,000
Lease Deposits – Three Months
$2,000 – $5,000
Branding and Software Package
$18,954
Training Kitchen Package
$0 – $7,495
Computer, Software and Business Management System
$4,900 – $7,900
Grand Opening Marketing
$4,000 – $8,000
Initial Inventory
$2,000 – $4,000
Utility Deposits
$500 – $1,000
Insurance Deposits – Three Months
$3,000 – $5,000
Travel for Initial Training
$2,800 – $5,600
Professional Fees
$2,500 – $4,500
Licenses and Permits
$100 – $1,000
Additional Funds – Three Months
$50,000 – $75,000
Total Estimate
$135,254 – $194,949
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Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$39,500
Construction and Leasehold Improvements
$5,000 – $12,000
Lease Deposits – Three Months
$2,000 – $5,000
Branding and Software Package
$18,954
Training Kitchen Package
$0 – $7,495
Computer, Software and Business Management System
$4,900 – $7,900
Grand Opening Marketing
$4,000 – $8,000
Initial Inventory
$2,000 – $4,000
Utility Deposits
$500 – $1,000
Insurance Deposits – Three Months
$3,000 – $5,000
Travel for Initial Training
$2,800 – $5,600
Professional Fees
$2,500 – $4,500
Licenses and Permits
$100 – $1,000
Additional Funds – Three Months
$50,000 – $75,000
Total Estimate
$135,254 – $194,949
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Snapchef's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
Snapchef had 6 total units in 2024, of which 2 were franchised-owned and 4 company-owned.
Snapchef® provides a multi-phase training program to prepare franchisees and their teams for effective business operation. Training must be completed before business commencement, with required attendance by the Managing Owner and at least one manager. Here are the main programs:
Initial Training Program Franchisees must complete Snapchef®’s Training Program within 45 days before opening. It includes classroom and on-the-job instruction either at designated facilities or remotely. Only the Managing Owner and one manager are included without extra fees; additional participants incur a $500 fee each.
Supplemental Training If a franchisee hires a new Operating Manager or fails to meet standards, Snapchef® may require supplemental training. This is charged at $500 per trainer per day, plus travel and accommodation expenses. The training can be conducted on-site or virtually.
System-Wide and Refresher Training Snapchef® may require franchisees to attend additional system-wide programs for up to five days per year. These courses focus on updates and maintaining brand standards. Franchisees are responsible for all associated costs including travel and lodging.
Territory Protection
Snapchef® provides its franchisees with a defined "Marketing Territory" once a location is approved, generally encompassing a population of approximately 750,000 people.
While franchisees are not granted exclusive territory, Snapchef® agrees not to authorize another franchisee to directly market services or open an office within your assigned territory during the agreement term—provided you're in good standing.
However, this protection is subject to Snapchef®'s “Reserved Rights,” which include the ability to open locations outside your territory and engage in partnerships or mergers with businesses offering similar services.
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