Apple Spice

Own a Weekday-Only B2B Catering Franchise Built for Lifestyle and Profit

Apple Spice is a proven B2B Box Lunch Delivery and Catering company serving corporate offices, educational systems, government agencies, sporting events, churches, and nonprofit organizations. Operating within a $63 billion industry, Apple Spice focuses exclusively on business-to-business catering, positioning franchisees to capture repeat, high-volume weekday orders.

This is a food franchise designed differently. No late nights. No weekends. No holidays. Units operate Monday - Friday and are typically finished by 2pm, creating a true lifestyle brand in an industry not known for work-life balance.

Why Invest in Apple Spice?

• Weekday-only business model with no nights, weekends, or holidays
• Access to a $63 billion B2B catering industry
• Multi-territory opportunities that can be operated from a single unit in dense markets
• Attractive unit economics with strong average unit volumes and EBITDA potential that can exceed 20%
• Simplified operations with lower overhead and industrial real estate

Why Apple Spice Stands Out

Apple Spice was built to remove many of the typical challenges associated with traditional restaurants. There are no deep fryers, grease, or open-flame stoves. Customers do not dine in, which simplifies staffing, front-of-house management, and facility design. Most locations begin with 8-10 employees and benefit from high retention due to desirable daytime hours.

The brand is positioned strongly in today’s environment. Average Unit Volume is reported at $841,728, and revenue in 2022 exceeded pre-pandemic levels by an average of $108,000 compared to 2019. With many independent restaurants permanently closed, Apple Spice faces less competition in the box lunch and catering niche. While many restaurants treat catering as a secondary revenue stream, Apple Spice is solely focused on Box Lunch Delivery and Catering.

Exclusive territories create additional upside. In dense business markets, franchisees can purchase multiple territories and serve them from one production facility, creating meaningful cost savings and scalability. Real estate is another advantage. Units are located in industrial space rather than high-cost retail centers, with average rents of $9 - $12 per square foot. Industrial space is widely available and often shortens the timeline to open while keeping buildout costs manageable.

Financial Overview

• Franchise Fee: $49,000
• Total Investment: $379,500 - $551,700
• Minimum Cash Required: $200,000
• Net Worth Requirement: $600,000
• Financing: SBA 7a and franchise finance partners available
• Franchising Since: 2017
• Units: 59 sold, 50 open
• Average Unit Volume: $841,728
• EBITDA Potential: Can exceed 20%

A Day in the Life as an Apple Spice Owner

Apple Spice is designed for hands-on owner-operators focused on business development and leadership. Your mornings center around overseeing food preparation, logistics, and order fulfillment. Because customers never come to the location, operations stay streamlined and production-focused.

Much of the owner’s role revolves around sales, marketing, and relationship building within the business community. Developing corporate accounts, networking with office managers and event planners, and building repeat weekday business are key drivers of growth. Afternoons typically include planning, team leadership, and preparing for the next day’s orders, with most days wrapping up early.

Training and Ongoing Support

Support begins immediately after signing the franchise agreement with prerequisite training completed before attending formal instruction. Franchisees then complete two weeks of classroom and hands-on training at the Apple Spice training facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, followed by two weeks of on-site training at the franchisee’s location. Three trainers are on-site during the first week, and one trainer remains for the second week, helping owners launch with confidence and consistency.

The Ideal Apple Spice Franchisee

Apple Spice seeks owner-operators who want to be actively involved in growing their business. The strongest candidates bring leadership ability, business acumen, and a passion for customer service. Sales and marketing experience is beneficial, and restaurant or retail experience is not required.

Successful franchisees are relationship-driven leaders who enjoy motivating teams and building long-term business accounts. They value proven systems, follow processes, and understand that consistent execution drives strong unit performance.

Apple Spice offers a rare opportunity in the food sector: a clean, weekday-only, B2B-focused catering franchise with strong unit volumes, simplified operations, and scalable territory economics. If you want to be in food without sacrificing evenings and weekends, this model was built for you.

Request more information today to explore Apple Spice franchise opportunities across the USA.