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Factor: plans, prices and cutoff

Three dinners for two: Factor’s box, 6 single meals, has the lowest price per portion of the 6 priced prepared-meal services that fit; next is CookUnity, $72.33–$88.13 with shipping (checked 5 Oct 2026).

Single-serving prepared meals in six-, eight-, ten-, twelve-, fourteen- or eighteen-meal boxes.

Plan details checked 12 Oct 2026 · price checked 8 Oct 2026 · page updated 18 Oct 2026 (what changed)

Price
$65.94–$83.94 for the food Factor’s stated $10.99–$13.99 a meal × 6, before shipping and tax; the exact price shows after you enter a ZIP code · checked 8 Oct 2026
Your box
6 single meals = 6 portions Prepared meals
Cooking
Heat and eat
Ordering
Weekly plan · skip any week
Cutoff
11:59 PM five days before delivery: Pacific time on Factor’s cancel page, Central time on its how-it-works page
Cancel
Online, for future deliveries
Delivers to
All of the lower 48 states
Company
HelloFresh Group, which also runs HelloFresh, EveryPlate and Green Chef Source: hellofreshgroup.com, checked 8 Oct 2026

2 people × 3 dinners · heat and eat: a starting example. Pick another box size to change it.

6 single meals

Meals per delivery

6 portions for the dinners planned
See this week’s Factor menu ↗

Opens factor75.com in a new tab. You enter your ZIP code there, not here.

Choose Factor if

You want heat-and-eat meals for one person and can use at least six a week.

Look elsewhere if

You want to order once without a subscription, or 16 meals in one box (CookUnity sells both).

Check before you order

Factor states a price range per meal on its own pages; the exact price shows after you enter a ZIP code. Boxes hold 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 or 18 meals, with no 16, so five meals a week means choosing six. Factor’s own pages give two different time zones for the cutoff: use the time shown on your upcoming order.

How much Factor costs

For three dinners for two: $65.94–$83.94 for the food, $10.99–$13.99 a meal, before shipping (Factor’s stated $10.99–$13.99 a meal × 6, before shipping and tax; the exact price shows after you enter a ZIP code).

The first-box deal is a separate, lower number that applies only at the start. Work out your own cart after the deal.

How Factor works

Single-serving prepared meals intended for heating.

MenuWhat you doSizes
Prepared mealsHeat and eat6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18 meals

What each kind of preparation asks of your kitchen.

Factor labels vegetarian, plant-based / vegan choices on its menu. Menu labels are preferences and are not medical advice or allergen guarantees.

See this week’s Factor menu

Choice each week
100+ meals and 70+ add-ons on its how-it-works page; its FAQ says 35 weekly meals and 60+ add-ons. On Factor’s site: How it works and FAQ
Changing a dish
Pick your meals each week and add extra protein from the add-ons; no swaps inside a meal are described. On Factor’s site: How it works
Extra charges
Its terms say premium options and add-ons can raise the price; the pages we read give no amount. On Factor’s site: Terms and conditions

Labels and allergens on Factor’s menu

Gluten-free
Factor’s pages we read make no gluten-free claim.
Keto
Keto meals with 15 g of net carbs or less, 10 or more of them among each week’s 100+ meals. On Factor’s site: Prepared keto meal delivery and FAQ
Allergens
Its kitchen handles common allergens, and Factor asks you to check each meal’s package for allergens before eating. On Factor’s site: Factor home page and Pescatarian meal delivery and FAQ
Other labels
Factor’s own pages also name low-carb, high-protein, low-calorie, pescatarian, Mediterranean and low-sodium dishes or plans.

Each label at every service: Gluten-free · Keto · High-protein · Low-calorie · Low-carb · Mediterranean · Pescatarian · Low-sodium

What a menu label can and cannot tell you.

Factor delivery, storage and recycling

Where it delivers
All of the lower 48 states; not Alaska or Hawaii. On Factor’s site: FAQ
How it arrives
Fresh, never frozen, between 8 am and 8 pm, with ice packs and insulation; the box is left at the door. On Factor’s site: How it works
In the fridge
Into the fridge on arrival, and eat within 7 days. On Factor’s site: Prepared low-calorie meal delivery and Factor for Business FAQ
In the freezer
Factor does not recommend freezing the meals. On Factor’s site: Factor for Business FAQ
Recycling the box
An insulated, recyclable box; the pages we read give no advice on liners or ice packs. On Factor’s site: How it works
Something missing or damaged
Email or call within five days. Factor may credit the meal or refund part or all of it, and may ask for a photo. On Factor’s site: Terms and conditions

How every service arrives and how long it keeps · How to recycle every service’s box

Skip, pause or cancel Factor

  1. Edit, skip or pauseAny time before the cutoff
  2. Cutoff11:59 PM five days before delivery: Pacific time on Factor’s cancel page, Central time on its how-it-works page
  3. LockedThe next delivery proceeds when the cutoff has passed.
  4. DeliveredThe locked box arrives

Change, skip or pause by 11:59 PM five days before delivery (your order shows the time zone). Your upcoming order shows which time zone applies to you. Why some times are approximate.

To skip or change a box:

  1. On the website: log in and choose the delivery date you want to skip.
  2. Click Edit Delivery, then choose Skip Week in the pop-up.
  3. In the app: go to the week, tap the three dots next to the delivery date and choose Skip Week.

To cancel:

  1. On a computer: log in and open Plan Settings.
  2. Scroll to the Status section and click Deactivate My Plan.
  3. Click Cancel Anyway, choose a reason and click Deactivate Now.

Factor’s own help page

  • Skip a delivery: yes, before the cutoff.
  • Longer break: deactivate, then reactivate when you are ready.
  • Cancel: online, for future deliveries.

Miss the cutoff once and the box ships and is charged: $65.94–$83.94 for three dinners for two, plus shipping.

How to skip, pause or cancel Factor, step by step
Find your Factor cutoff and set a reminder

Compare Factor

Compare Factor with any other service for your household.

Questions about Factor

How much does Factor cost?

For three dinners for two, Factor states $10.99–$13.99 a meal; 6 single meals comes to $65.94–$83.94 (Factor’s stated $10.99–$13.99 a meal × 6, before shipping and tax; the exact price shows after you enter a ZIP code), checked 8 Oct 2026. The first-box deal is lower and applies only at the start.

Can you order Factor without a subscription?

No. Factor runs as a recurring plan; you can skip deliveries or pause, and cancel online.

When is the Factor cutoff?

11:59 PM five days before delivery: Pacific time on Factor’s cancel page, Central time on its how-it-works page. The next delivery proceeds when the cutoff has passed. Your account shows the exact time for each delivery.

Can you pause Factor?

Deactivate, then reactivate when you are ready. You can also skip single deliveries before the cutoff.

Does Factor have gluten-free meals?

Factor’s pages we read make no gluten-free claim. Its kitchen handles common allergens, and Factor asks you to check each meal’s package for allergens before eating.

Does Factor have keto meals?

Yes: keto meals with 15 g of net carbs or less, 10 or more of them among each week’s 100+ meals.

Where does Factor deliver?

All of the lower 48 states; not Alaska or Hawaii.

Does Factor accept EBT or SNAP?

Factor’s FAQ names no payment methods; its sister brands HelloFresh and Green Chef say they do not accept EBT.

Can you give Factor as a gift?

Yes: a digital gift card by email. The recipient adds a payment card in case the gift does not cover the order, and the card works only in the US.

How long does the food keep in the fridge?

Factor’s own pages: Into the fridge on arrival, and eat within 7 days.

Can you freeze Factor meals?

Factor does not recommend freezing the meals.

Every service’s answer side by side: EBT and SNAP · gift cards.

Changes to this page

  • 18 Oct 2026: Added Tovala, fresh single meals that cook in its own smart oven, to the services compared here, with a side-by-side page against Factor.
  • 18 Oct 2026: Added BistroMD, frozen single meals on weight-loss programs, to the services compared here, with a side-by-side page against Factor.
  • 17 Oct 2026: Added Trifecta, single meals to heat on plans for a diet goal, to the services compared here, with a side-by-side page against Factor.
  • 17 Oct 2026: Added Hungryroot, a weekly grocery subscription with recipes, to the services compared here, with a side-by-side page against Factor.
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