FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for LMI New York.
Based on 2025 FDD · 3 filings in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a LMI New York franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $20K – $28K. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $15K franchise fee · 6% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
LMI New York requires a total initial investment of $20K to $28K (midpoint approximately $24K), with an initial franchise fee of $15K. The ongoing fee burden is 6% . This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.
LMI New York does not publicly disclose Item 19 financial performance data in their FDD. This is a significant transparency gap — franchisees must rely on validation calls and personal research rather than audited financial representations. Prospective buyers should demand current unit-level financials from existing operators during due diligence.
LMI New York operates approximately 112 franchised units. Unit count is relatively stable with a -1.8% year-over-year change.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
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