Quick Verdict · who it fits
Huddle House fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale food & beverage concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$555K - $1.7M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$35K
Royalty (Item 6)
4.75% + 3.5–4% ad
Item 19 median rev
$783k franchised units
System size (Item 20)
212 +14
Agreement term
15 yrs
Years in business
7+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
54 days
Company-owned units
57
Item 3 litigation
2 suits
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Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•2 Item 3 cases
Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 4.75% + ad fund 3.5–4% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$780,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (4.75%)
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Ad fund (3.5–4%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
269
Total units open
14 franchised + 2 company-owned = 16 total
Units opened last year
18
Units closed last year
9 terminations + 1 non-renewal + 3 reacquired + 5 ceased operations
−2
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Huddle House ranks against 788 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
72nd pct · of 788 peers
Franchise fee
35th pct · of 788 peers
System size
85th pct · of 788 peers
Food & Beverage industry averages
Avg investment
$583K - $1.4M
Avg franchise fee
$37K
Avg system size
244
Franchises analyzed
788
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huddle House | Disclosed | $35K | $555K - $1.7M | 4.75% | 212 |
| Legacy Franchise GroupSimilar price | Disclosed | $40K | $415K - $1.7M | 4–5% | 18 |
| Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system | None | $15K | $227K - $630K | 8% | 18,773 |
| Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $3.5M - $6.4M | 5.5% | 33 |
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. reported 656 company-operated stores in 43 states as of January 30, 2026, and the brand has never sold a franchise. Huddle House and Another Broken Egg cover the same daypart with filed FDDs, at $555,375 to $1,715,275 and $792,500 to $1,804,000.
Brand Analysis
The Häagen-Dazs Shoppe Company franchises the ice cream shops on a $30,000 fee and a 4% royalty, with a 2026 Item 7 range of $213,329 to $591,579. The trademark belongs to a different company, and the ice cream you are required to buy comes from a third.
Huddle House requires a $35,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $555,375–$1,715,275, per the most recent FDD on file.
Huddle House franchises are sold by HUDDLE HOUSE, INC., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
Yes. Huddle House discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $783,206. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 4.75% of Net Sales and an advertising fund contribution of 3.5% to 4.0% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, Huddle House has 212 total locations, with 14 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Huddle House's most recent FDD documents approximately 54 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
No. Huddle House does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Huddle House discloses an initial agreement term of 15 years, a transfer fee of $8,750. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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