Looking for a Factor Alternative in Miami? Fresh, Never-Frozen Local Meal Plans
If you want a Factor alternative in Miami, start with how the food gets to you. Factor is a national prepared-meal service that ships refrigerated meals to Miami ZIP codes in insulated boxes. Miami FitBox is a local kitchen: we cook the day we deliver, meals are never frozen, we use no seed oils, and we drop Tuesday and Saturday, 4–9pm ET, across about 40 miles of Miami-Dade and Broward (plus Florida City).
This page compares Factor, CookUnity, and FitBox using public facts — so you can pick the model that fits your week.
Quick answer
- Want a huge national weekly menu shipped to any ZIP? Factor or CookUnity.
- Want same-day local cook, no seed oils, FitScan macros, and a Tuesday/Saturday evening window? Start with Miami FitBox.
Shop plans: All products · Traditional · Weight Loss · Areas we deliver · Best meal prep in Miami (2026)
Honest comparison
Details change — confirm on each company’s site before you order. Factor and CookUnity facts below are from their public sites / Miami roundups (Nov 2026). FitBox facts are from miamifitbox.com.
| Factor | CookUnity | Miami FitBox | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | National prepared-meal subscription; ships to Miami ZIPs | National chef marketplace; ships prepared meals to Miami | Local Miami meal prep; delivery only |
| Freshness (public claim) | Factor states meals are fresh, never frozen, shipped refrigerated in insulated boxes with ice packs | Prepared chef meals shipped nationally (MealFan Miami lists CookUnity as a top prepared option) | Never frozen; cooked the day of your Tuesday or Saturday delivery |
| Delivery | Weekly ship window you choose; national logistics | National ship calendars | Tuesday & Saturday only, 4–9pm ET · cutoffs Mon 9am / Fri 9am ET |
| Commitment | Flexible weekly subscription; Factor says you can pause, skip, or cancel | Weekly order / subscription style (confirm on their site) | No long-term contract; order 1–4 week plans as needed |
| Price framing | Per-meal pricing on Factor’s site; MealFan has listed prepared Factor meals about $12.99–$17.49/meal (confirm live) | MealFan Miami has listed CookUnity from about $11.09/meal (confirm live) | From $135/week for 10 Lunch & Dinner meals · $183/week for 15 meals · GET20 = 20% off meal plans when spots remain (Custom excluded) |
| Delivery fee | Shipping / box fees per Factor checkout | Delivery fee on CookUnity plans (site lists fees; UnityPass may waive) | Free on orders $100+ after discounts; $20 under $100; no minimum order |
| Nutrition | Labels on meals; dietitian-designed menu claims on Factor’s site | Chef menu cards / nutrition by dish | FitScan QR on every meal (free for FitBox customers) · fit-scan.me |
| Oils | Varies by meal (check labels) | Varies by chef / dish | No seed oils — avocado oil, olive oil, tallow, or grass-fed butter |
| Best if you want… | Large national rotating menu and carrier shipping to any Miami ZIP | Chef variety from a national marketplace | Same-day local cook, evening Tue/Sat drop, no seed oils, FitScan |
Miami FitBox at a glance
- Plans: Healthy Traditional · Healthy Weight Loss · Custom Meals
- Price: Lunch & Dinner from $135/week (10 meals); Breakfast + Lunch & Dinner from $183/week (15 meals)
- GET20: 20% off meal plans when weekly spots remain (Custom Meals excluded)
- Delivery: Tuesday & Saturday only, 4–9pm ET
- Cutoff: Monday 9am ET → Tuesday · Friday 9am ET → Saturday
- Delivery fee: free on $100+ after discounts; $20 under; no minimum order
- Area: ~40 miles from North Bay Village (Miami-Dade & Broward) + Florida City — Areas we deliver
- Standards: no seed oils · organic where applicable · never frozen · cooked day of delivery · SQF kitchens
- Contact: (786) 867-1538 · orders@miamifitbox.com
How ordering works
- Pick Traditional or Healthy Weight Loss (10 or 15 meals/week, 1–4 weeks), or Custom Meals — browse plans.
- Order by Monday 9am ET for Tuesday, or Friday 9am ET for Saturday.
- We cook that morning and deliver 4–9pm ET — never frozen.
- Scan the FitScan QR on each meal to log nutrition.
FAQ
What is a good Factor alternative in Miami?
If you want prepared meals without national shipping, local kitchens like Miami FitBox cook the day of delivery and drop Tuesday and Saturday, 4–9pm ET. Factor ships nationally in insulated boxes. FitBox plans start at $135/week for 10 Lunch & Dinner meals.
Does Miami FitBox freeze its meals?
No. Meals are never frozen and are cooked the day we deliver.
How is FitBox different from Factor?
Factor is a national prepared-meal subscription that ships refrigerated meals to Miami ZIPs. Miami FitBox is local: we cook the day of your Tuesday or Saturday delivery, use no seed oils, and include a FitScan nutrition QR on every meal.
How much do FitBox meal plans cost?
From $135/week for 10 Lunch & Dinner meals, or $183/week for 15 meals including breakfast. GET20 = 20% off meal plans when spots remain (Custom excluded). Delivery free on $100+ after discounts; $20 under.
What days does FitBox deliver?
Tuesday and Saturday only, 4–9pm ET. Order by Monday 9am ET for Tuesday, or Friday 9am ET for Saturday.
Do I need a long-term contract?
No. Order 1 to 4 week plans as needed. Plans of 3 or 4 weeks can pause skips per the site FAQ.
What is FitScan?
The nutrition QR on every FitBox meal. Scan to log macros. Free for FitBox customers at fit-scan.me.
Where do you deliver?
About 40 miles of Miami-Dade and Broward centered on North Bay Village, plus Florida City. See Areas we deliver.
Also see: Best meal prep in Miami (2026) · Never frozen vs frozen · FitBox vs CookUnity