Lion's Choice

$LSCNF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySandwich - Miscellaneous
ParentFSM Fund I, affiliated with Millstone Capital Advisors, and Black Rock Holdings
PE / InvestorFSM Fund I, affiliated with Millstone Capital Advisors
Founded1967
Completeness31/34 (91%)
Years in Business58
Began Franchising2000
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Executives2
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FDD IssuedAugust 4, 2022
Last UpdatedAug 4, 2022
FDD2026 🔒
Franchisor

LC Franchisor, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Lion's Choice restaurants, which are premium, quick-service restaurants specializing in the sale of slow-roasted roast beef sandwiches and other menu items, including French fries and custard.

LC Franchisor, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LC Corporate LLC, which also owns LC Restaurant LLC. Key executives include CEO Michael Kupstas and CFO Matt Barry, with all personnel based in St. Louis, Missouri.

LC Franchisor, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Lion's Choice restaurants, which are premium, quick-service restaurants specializing in the sale of slow-roasted roast beef sandwiches and other menu items, including French fries and custard.

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FranDeals Score
34-box data-completeness and quality rating
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Franchisee Health Score
Operator-side financial health signal
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Fees & Investment
Franchise fee, royalty, total startup cost (Items 5–7)
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Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
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Item 19 — Financial Performance
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Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
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Outlet Trajectory
Openings, closures, survival & turnover rates
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Executive Team
Officers and directors (Item 2)
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Franchisee Roster
Current and former franchisee operators
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Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
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News & Peer Comparison
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