Pro Chef

Pro Chef is unique as we are the ONLY mobile Sales and Knife Sharpening Service that is totally geared and dedicated to the Culinary Arts, Chefs, Caterers, Food Service and the Restaurant industry.

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Pro Chef Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2025

Pro Chef is unique as we are the ONLY mobile Sales and Knife Sharpening Service that is totally geared and dedicated to the Culinary Arts, Chefs, Caterers, Food Service and the Restaurant industry. Our Service Truck comes to you, fully stocked with Cutlery, Small-wares, Chef Coats, Pants and Shoes. Call us today and set up an appointment.

We'd love the opportunity to show you what we are all about and how we can help you run sharper. We sell and sharpen all kinds of knives, from Kikuichi and Shun to the entry level service knife. We don't grind your knives, we truly sharpen and can recondition and restore your knives like brand new. Life is Short...Stay Sharp!

Established: 2000
First Unit Franchised: 2015
Franchised Units: 6
Company Owned Units: 0
States Registered In: 48 Continental
Canada Franchises: Yes
International Franchises: No

Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Recruiting Assistance: No
Co-Operative Advertising: No

Training: 4 weeks of initial training, with on-going training

What does a Pro Chef Franchise Cost?

Pro Chef franchise fees for 2025:

Cash Investment: $ 40,000
Total Investment: $ 40.000
Minimum Net Worth: $500,000
Franchise Fee: $ 40,000
Royalty: 0%
Ad: 0%
Average Number of Employees:N/A
Item 19: No
SBA Approved: Yes
Passive Ownership: No
Home Based: No
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: Yes
Veteran Discount No

Is Pro Chef a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. Pro Chef is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is Pro Chef a Home Based franchise?

No. Pro Chef is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Pro Chef Franchise Owners Make?

This information is not available. Pro Chef does not offer an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document.

Is Pro Chef a Master Franchise Opportunity?

Yes. Pro Chef is a master franchise opportunity. A master franchisee is responsible to recruit, train and support franchisees in their territory.

Does Pro Chef Offer a Veteran Discount?

No. Pro Chef franchise does not offer a veteran discount.

Does Pro Chef Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

Yes. Pro Chef franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Pro Chef Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

Yes. Pro Chef franchise is looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Pro Chef Looking for International franchisees?

No. Pro Chef franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Pro Chef's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Additional Categories

Retail, Miscellaneous & Unique, Food & Restaurants, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required

$25,000 - $50,000

Master Franchise

Yes

Passive Franchise

Home Based Franchise

Item 19 Franchise

Veteran Discount

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

Yes

International Franchise Opportunities

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

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