Home-style daily meals delivered to offices, workshops and sites
Starting costs about $3,910 in the United States and 678,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $2,010 net per month in the United States and 452,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 7 months, with 45 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
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The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3,910 | $2,010 |
| Nigeria | 678,000 NGN | 452,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £2,670 | £1,420 |
| Kenya | 174,000 KES | 65,400 KES |
| India | 84,800 INR | 47,700 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Many workers eat poorly or expensively at lunch because there is no nearby restaurant, no time or no canteen at work.
The solution
A single daily menu cooked each morning in a compliant kitchen, ordered the day before by message and delivered together at a fixed time.
Your customers
Staff in offices, workshops, garages, building sites, shops and business parks without nearby food options.
How you make money
Dish at 7 to 11 € with 3 to 4 € margin, dish plus dessert deals, and monthly packages for companies.
Competition
Restaurants and snack bars, delivery platforms, supermarkets, informal home cooks and packed lunches.
Who has an edge
A good, organised cook who can produce quickly in batches and win loyalty through consistency, taste and punctuality.
The risks
Hygiene rules and permits, waste if orders are unpredictable, long days and a thin margin per dish.
The first 3 steps
- Check food safety rules and find a compliant kitchen to rent.
- Offer a free tasting menu to three nearby companies.
- Set up ordering by message with a cut-off the day before.
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €5,050 − costs €3,650 = €1,400 net per month. Revenue: 560 meals × €9. Costs: ingredients, packaging, kitchen rental, delivery, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Daily meals delivered?
About $3,910 (United States), 678,000 NGN (Nigeria), £2,670 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $2,010 (United States), 452,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,420 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 7 months, with 45 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Hygiene rules and permits, waste if orders are unpredictable, long days and a thin margin per dish.
Where do I start?
1. Check food safety rules and find a compliant kitchen to rent. 2. Offer a free tasting menu to three nearby companies. 3. Set up ordering by message with a cut-off the day before.
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