FIVE GUYS FRANCHISOR, LLC
Franchise Fee Breakdown
Initial Franchise Fee (Item 5)
FDD Item 5Franchise Fee
$25K
Paid at signing, before opening
Industry Average
$38K
Food & Beverage sector avg (351 franchises)
Fee Percentile
13th
Below-average fee vs. peers
Ongoing Royalty & Advertising Fees (Item 6)
FDD Item 6Royalty Rate
Not disclosed
Ad Fund / Marketing Fee
up to 4% of Gross Sales
Contributed to brand advertising fund
Combined Ongoing Fee Impact
On a hypothetical $500,000 annual revenue unit, a franchisee would pay approximately ad fund contributions each year based on the up to 4% of Gross Sales ad fund rate. These are separate from other operating costs and the initial investment.
Renewal Fee (Item 10)
FDD Item 10Renewal Fee
Not disclosed
Paid at end of each 10-year agreement term
Agreement Term
10 years
Initial franchise agreement length
Renewal fee not separately itemized in this FDD. Review the full franchise agreement for renewal terms and any applicable fees.
Transfer Fee (Item 17)
FDD Item 17Transfer Fee
Not disclosed
Charged when selling or transferring your franchise to a new owner
Transfer fee not itemized in this FDD. Contact the franchisor directly for current transfer terms.
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Data shown is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.