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Del's Lemonade

Del's Lemonade Franchise Cost & Facts · Food & Beverage

Explore Del's Lemonade franchise costs, fees, unit count, and Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Unlock the full FDD PDF below for $200.

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Food & BeverageFounded 1960· 66 yrs33 unitshttps
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Total Investment

Franchise Fee

Unit Count

33

Year Founded

1960

Overview

Why Del's Lemonade?

Del's Lemonade is a food & beverage brand with over 66 years of operating history and 33 active locations. The full Franchise Disclosure Document, including unit-level financials, territory terms, training requirements, and franchisee obligations, is available on request.

The Numbers

Investment & Fees

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Ad / marketing fee
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Franchise Disclosure Documents

Del's Lemonade FDDs

$200 per document, one-time. Pay by card and the complete PDF downloads instantly: Item 7 initial investment, Item 19 financial performance where disclosed, Item 20 outlet tables, Item 21 audited financials, and every exhibit. Latest filing on record: 2017.

Who's Operating It

29 franchisees of Del's Lemonade

1 multi-unit operator31 units operated by franchisees
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Why every serious buyer reads the FDD

The Franchise Disclosure Document is the single most important piece of paperwork in your due diligence. It's federally mandated and contains everything a franchisor is required to share before you sign.

  • Item 7: full breakdown of your real startup costs
  • Item 19: actual unit-level revenue performance
  • Item 20: franchisee count, openings, closures, transfers
  • Item 21: audited financial statements

Frequently Asked

Del's Lemonade franchise FAQ

Is Del's Lemonade a franchise?

Yes. Del's Lemonade is a franchise in the food & beverage category, which means you can own and operate a Del's Lemonade location under a franchise agreement with the franchisor. The franchisor provides the brand, systems, and ongoing support in exchange for an initial franchise fee and royalties, all disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

How many Del's Lemonade franchise locations are there?

Del's Lemonade operates 33 active locations as of the most recent FDD filing. Unlock the latest FDD for state-by-state distribution and openings/closures from Item 20.

When was Del's Lemonade founded?

Del's Lemonade was founded in 1960, giving the brand 66 years of operating history. Brand longevity matters in franchising because it correlates with refined operations, established supplier relationships, and a tested franchisee playbook.

Is a Del's Lemonade franchise profitable?

Del's Lemonade unit-level profitability depends on location, operating costs, staffing, and management. When a franchisor makes an earnings claim, it appears in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, the only place franchise financial performance is officially disclosed. Unlock the Del's Lemonade FDD on this page to review any Item 19 financial performance representation.

How do I apply for a Del's Lemonade franchise opportunity?

Unlock the Del's Lemonade Franchise Disclosure Document on this page for a flat $200. Pay by card and the complete PDF downloads instantly. The FDD contains everything you need to evaluate the opportunity: Item 7 investment, Item 19 financial performance, Item 20 unit counts and franchisee turnover, and Item 21 audited financials.

Where can I get the Del's Lemonade FDD?

The current Del's Lemonade FDD can be unlocked directly on this page for $200 and downloaded as a PDF immediately. Franchise Disclosure Documents are federally regulated by the FTC and must be provided to prospective franchisees at least 14 days before signing any binding agreement or paying any fee.

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