How much does a LeanFeast cost to buy or open?

The typical deal for LeanFeast is $164K across 2 transactions since 2020. With the SBA's 10% minimum down payment, that points to roughly $18K of buyer cash on a typical deal.

How risky is LeanFeast?

LeanFeast has 2 SBA loans on record since 2020 — too few to score a reliable failure rate. Judge the unit economics and the franchisor's disclosure document, not a small sample.

Can I finance a LeanFeast with an SBA loan?

Yes — LeanFeast has been SBA-financed 0 times since FY2025, which means it clears the SBA Franchise Directory requirement regularly. Confirm current listing before signing an LOI.

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LeanFeast, by the numbers

Every figure below comes from real financed deals — what buyers paid, where, and how the loans performed.

SBA Franchise Directory: listed ✓ (identifier S4526)

2 deals since 2020 · typical deal $164K

Deals since 2020

$164K

Typical deal

Deals since FY2025

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Too few deals to score risk

LeanFeast has 2 SBA deals on record — real financing history, but too few to score a failure rate you should trust. Underwrite the location and the FDD.

What buyers pay for LeanFeast

Most LeanFeast deals financed between $35K and $164K. Above $164K, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.

Your deal size$164K

Monthly payment (10-yr): $2,425
Down payment (10%): $18K
Cash to close (all-in): $24K

Estimates at today's rates and standard 7(a) terms. Not a loan offer.

Could you get the loan?

Three answers. No documents, no credit pull.

Credit score

Available cash (you'll need ~$24K)

Experience

Recent financings

CY LLC in Lexington, KY — $35K (2024) · Community Trust Bank, Inc.
Program
7a General
Rate at approval
9% variable
Term
60 mo (5 yrs)

LeanFeast, by the numbers

Recent financings

Who funds LeanFeast — and where

Common questions

How much does a LeanFeast cost to buy or open?

How risky is LeanFeast?

Can I finance a LeanFeast with an SBA loan?

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