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Dream Dinners, founded in 2002 in Washington, is a pioneering meal kit franchise focused on making family mealtime easy and enjoyable. The concept allows customers to select from seasonal, rotating menus and either prepare meal kits themselves at local kitchens or purchase fully assembled kits for pickup or delivery. Meals are made fresh, then frozen for convenience, with most dishes ready to cook in under an hour. Dream Dinners operates 69 locations across 22 states and has adapted its model post-COVID to emphasize curbside pickup and delivery, increasing efficiency and lowering costs. The brand targets busy families, especially millennials, offering affordable, kid-approved meals averaging $6.50 each and boasting nearly 80% monthly customer retention—far exceeding industry competitors. Dream Dinners combines a flexible ghost kitchen model with satellite pickup locations, positioning itself for growth in the expanding meal prep market.

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Why buy a Dream Dinners Franchise?

Investing in Dream Dinners offers entry into a proven, recession-resistant franchise with a unique, mission-driven concept and strong brand recognition. The flexible ghost kitchen and satellite formats reduce overhead and enhance scalability. Franchisees benefit from a loyal customer base, ongoing innovation, and a supportive franchisor focused on work-life balance and growth in a booming meal prep industry.

Dream Dinners Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $35,000

    • Initial Investment

      $299,200 - $473,000

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

  • Training & Support

    • 60+ hours on the job training

    • 45 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Dream Dinners – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Franchisees receive comprehensive training, operational support, marketing assistance, and guidance on site selection and build-out. Dream Dinners offers a scalable business model with flexible location options, including ghost kitchens and smaller satellite units. The franchisor provides ongoing coaching, proprietary technology, and a collaborative network to help owners succeed while maintaining work-life balance.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Dream Dinners is recognized as the first national meal prep franchise and a leader in the industry, credited with creating the meal assembly concept. It has received positive media coverage and franchisee satisfaction, with strong same-store sales growth during the pandemic. The brand’s mission-driven approach and innovative model have earned it a respected position in the food franchise sector.

  3. Industry / Market

    The meal kit and food prep industry is rapidly growing, driven by consumer demand for convenience, health, and time-saving solutions. Dream Dinners’ focus on affordable, ready-to-cook meals and its pivot to delivery and curbside pickup align well with evolving market trends. The brand is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing preference for meal kits and home cooking solutions within a multibillion-dollar foodservice market.

  4. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Dream Dinners franchisee is a motivated entrepreneur, often working parents or foodservice professionals, seeking a flexible, community-focused business. Candidates should have strong operational and customer service skills and be passionate about helping families simplify mealtime. Prior food industry experience is helpful but not required due to extensive training and support.

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