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Huddle House

Family restaurants
Investment
$555,375
Initial Franchise Fee
$35,000
Units
268
Growth Rate
-9%

Overview

Industry
Food
Founded
1964
Franchising Since
1966
Parent Company
Ascent Hospitality Management
Leadership
James O'Reilly, CEO
# of Employees at HQ
126

Units and Growth Chart

About Huddle House

Huddle House, founded in 1964, is an American casual dining franchisor. With more than 330 locations in the U.S., they provide fresh and hot homestyle meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They strive to offer flavorful and comforting homestyle food.

As you run your franchise, you will likely provide homestyle cooking and comfort to hundreds of people. The perfect candidate for a Huddle House franchisee is someone with multi-unit restaurant experience and a passion for getting involved in the local community while providing quality food.

Why You May Want to Start a Huddle House Franchise

If you love the idea of offering delicious homestyle food to your local community, then opening a Huddle House franchise may be for you. Huddle House is known for its ‘home-cooked,’ comforting meals that include waffles, bacon, southern chicken, mashed potatoes, prime ribs, and specialty burgers. Using their proprietary recipes, you will likely prepare some of their best dishes and serve loyal customers.

As a Huddle House franchisee, you will join their network of casual dining restaurants that are committed to providing quality, flavorful, and delicious food. You can offer a place for people and families to come together and enjoy a great meal in a fun and casual environment.

What Might Make a Huddle House Franchise a Good Choice?

To be part of the Huddle House team, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. Furthermore, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements.

Opening a Huddle House franchise may offer you an opportunity to build an empire in the multi-billion dollar food industry. Franchisees can learn a lot from this chain's position in a competitive industry.

Huddle House has carved out a niche as a southern homestyle, casual dining restaurant. They may have the notoriety and loyal customer base to ensure a well-oriented business for any franchisee.

How to Open a Huddle House Franchise

To get started, you can submit an inquiry form. As you make your decision to open a Huddle House franchise, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if a Huddle House franchise would do well in your community. You may want to take a closer look at the restaurant businesses in your area. How fragmented is the market? While competition is healthy, too much of it may not allow for the most possible growth. Can you find a location that you think will thrive? 

Come prepared with questions as you speak to existing franchisees and ask questions to the Huddle House team. If your net worth and available liquid capital match the brand’s requirements, you may qualify to open a Huddle House franchise, and you can get started with an initial investment.

It's time for hungry customers to huddle up around your table!

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee
$35,000
Initial Investment
$555,375 - $1,715,275
Net Worth Requirement
$500,000
Cash Requirement
$250,000
Royalty Fee
4.75%
Ad Royalty Fee
3.5%
Technology Fee
$125-$225/mo.
Term of Agreement
15 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable?
Yes
Financing
Third Party
Veterans Incentive
25% off franchise fee

Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

United States

States

Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Missouri Mississippi North Carolina Nebraska New Jersey Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia West Virginia

Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

On the Job Training
220 hours
Classroom Training
32 hours

Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations & Requirements

Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise

Is absentee ownership allowed?
Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
No
Can this franchise be run part time?
No
# of employees required to run
25-30
Are exclusive territories available?
Yes

Ranking History

Huddle House performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years

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Updated: December 12th, 2022