Our franchise partners come from a wide variety of backgrounds, with a few things in common: they’ve had success in business leadership, have managed teams, have a love for their communities and are passionate about providing excellent guest experiences. While it is helpful, we do not require restaurant ownership/management experience, as do other full-service breakfast franchises. Many of our owners hire and oversee a skilled management team to handle the day-to-day restaurant operations, while they focus on franchise development and community involvement as the “face” of the business.

The estimated initial investment ranges from $519,935 to $1,338,075, depending on the size and type of real estate. You will need a minimum liquidity of $200,000 and a net worth of $600,000 to qualify for 3rd-party financing. Huddle House does not provide financing directly, but we will connect you with lending sources who are eager to work with qualified Huddle House franchise partners.

The initial franchise fee for your first restaurant is $35,000, payable at the time of signing your Franchise Agreement. We also offer military veterans a franchise fee discount of $5,000 for their first Huddle House franchise, making Huddle House one of the best franchise opportunities for veterans.

The initial term of your agreement is 15 years with three 5-year renewal terms to equal 30 years.

The evaluation process to become an owner (from first call to signing the Franchise Agreement) typically takes 30-90 days to complete. Once you become a franchise partner, you have 15 months to find and secure a location, build your restaurant, and open for business. Our extensive support team assists you every step of the way.

Absolutely! We know that choosing the right location is vital to the long-term success of your restaurant and would prefer to be heavily involved in that process with you. Once you sign your Franchise Agreement, the Huddle House Real Estate department kicks into high gear to help you find the best location possible. We even assist in negotiating leases and land purchases. Our Director of Real Estate has over 25 years experience helping franchise partners secure the right sites at the right price.

If you have a piece of property that you feel would make a great location on which to open your Huddle House, we are happy to review it with you. We have the technology and deep real estate experience to evaluate your market and determine if your site meets the qualifications for approval. For a freestanding restaurant and adequate parking, you will need between 0.75 to 1 acre of land.

The Huddle House training program is extensive and includes 40 days of in-store and classroom training for your managers. You’ll also receive up to three weeks of pre-opening and post-opening training assistance in your restaurant. We stay hands-on to ensure a successful launch of your restaurant.