Real Estate Criteria

Huddle House is adaptable in many location types and in many different markets. Some key real estate metrics that Huddle House is looking for include:

• Lot size (for free standing) 25,000 square feet (min) unless parking can be shared with adjoining lot.
• Minimum lease space size of 2400 square feet for joint development in c-stores, truck stops, hotel/motels and shopping center end cap locations.
• Minimum 36 parking stalls.
• Good accessibility into location, prefer 2 curb cuts.
• Overall trade area should be growing or stable.
• Minimum Population (12,000 min. in a 5 mile radius in rural locations).
• Traffic Counts (12,000 min. at intersection or on Hwy).
• If interstate location (24,000 min traffic count with small town back up of 7,000 -10,000 pop. in a 3 mile area).
• Maximum traffic speed of 45 mph at site.
• Less than 3 family dining competitors in immediate trade area.
• Average travel time to work-30 min or less.
• Strong opportunity for strategic positioning for the site.
• Retail support within 1 mile of site (Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Lowes, Target, College and Manufacturing, etc.) in area.
• 24-HR retail / wholesale / warehouse / manufacturing which may enhance 24-HR operations.
• Ability to achieve Huddle House National signage and exterior elements.
• Household income of between $32,000 and $75,000 per year.
• Unemployment rate less than 10%.
• Strong percentage of customers who dine at QSR or Casual Dining restaurants.

If you're interested in a Huddle House franchise, please call 1-800-868-5700 or fill out the Request Franchise Information form.

You can also submit your site for consideration by filling out our Real Estate Site Submittal Form.