Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re passionate about pursuing your dream and are committed to mastering our franchise model, you already match many of the qualities that have helped some of our existing franchise owners thrive! People with restaurant experience have a leg up on those without, but the experience is unnecessary. 

We seek financially qualified investors with a minimum liquidity of $250,000 and a net worth of $500,000. These numbers give entrepreneurs the minimum investment capital they need to start a restaurant business on the best possible footing, especially in the pre-opening phase.

No, you do not necessarily need prior experience to start a Huddle House restaurant business. We’re looking for savvy entrepreneurs who are passionate about owning a full-service restaurant.

The investment to become a Huddle House restaurant franchisee varies, but typically ranges from $576,310 to $1,421,175, which includes the $35,000 franchise fee. The expenses behind these numbers are outlined in our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), Item 7.

While we’d love to be able to help everyone who seeks to become a Huddle House franchisee with their financing, it’s just not feasible; our expertise is in running great restaurants! However, depending on your geographical area, we may be able to pass on the names of financial institutions with whom some of our other franchise owners have worked as a courtesy.

Yes, as a Huddle House franchise owner, there are ongoing fees to pay. Part of what helps make our franchise model so helpful to our franchise owners is our ability to create cohesive marketing strategies, staff our 24/7 technical support helpline, and build an incredible support program for our franchise owners.

The fees associated with owning a Huddle House franchise are:

• Royalty fee- 4.75% of the Net Sales.
• Advertising fee – 3% of the Net Sales.
• Local Advertising Requirement – 1% of the Net Sales.

Huddle House has some of the best support in the restaurant franchise industry. From initial training, where you will learn every aspect of our business model, to site selection, build-out, and Grand Opening support, Huddle House is there every step of the way. In addition, Huddle House franchise owners receive comprehensive marketing support and ongoing menu innovation to ensure their customers are excited to return. Huddle House offers tremendous support to keep you on the cutting edge of business and ensure you have all the resources you need to thrive.

The term of the Huddle House franchise agreement is typically for 15 years, with the option for three additional five year terms.

The ideal location for a Huddle House franchise has historically been in small towns. Maybe it’s our homestyle vibe, our Southern hospitality feel, or our roots in small-town America nearly 60 years ago. No matter the reason, suburban diners of all ages love our menu.

However, we’re also finding that people in larger, more densely populated places love a delicious homestyle meal and a place to relax as well, so we’re expanding into new markets across the nation. These locations are backed by plenty of market research and demographic data, and we’re very excited to meet our new neighbors!

Yes! We’d love to hear from you! Many of our current locations were believed to be optimal by the franchise owners who approached us first, and we’re open to considering many often unconventional locations. It’s part of what’s made Huddle House such a beloved nationwide brand!