Is HONEYBAKED HAM AND THE HONEYBAKED HAM AND CAFE CO. a good franchise to buy?

HONEYBAKED HAM AND THE HONEYBAKED HAM AND CAFE CO. shows several positive indicators: established brand with 212+ locations. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

HONEYBAKED HAM AND THE HONEYBAKED HAM AND CAFE CO.

Q: How many HONEYBAKED HAM AND THE HONEYBAKED HAM AND CAFE CO. franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, HONEYBAKED HAM AND THE HONEYBAKED HAM AND CAFE CO. has 212 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1998.

FDD Year:

The Honey Baked Ham Co. franchise allows operators to run retail stores specializing in the sale of proprietary specialty hams, turkeys, and other products, along with on-site cafes serving sandwiches, salads, beverages, and approved menu items. The business operates under a standardized system featuring uniform procedures, recipes, building designs, and marketing strategies detailed in the Franchise Operations Manual. It targets consumers seeking premium holiday meats and everyday cafe dining options.

212

Locations

$514K–$830K

Investment

Since 1998

Franchising

Food & BeverageAlpharetta, GAwww.honeybakedfranchise.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$20,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$514,200 – $829,600

Low: $514,200High: $829,600

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

3.25%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$386 – $386

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 3.25% ad fund + $152/mo technology + $2,400/yr CMS support + $34/mo cybersource

How HONEYBAKED HAM AND THE HONEYBAKED HAM AND CAFE CO. Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 86% of Specialty Food franchises
#2 largest franchise system in Specialty Food

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
HONEYBAKED HAM AND THE HONEYBAKED HAM AND CAFE CO. Current	$514K – $830K	$20K	6.0%	212
EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS	$214K – $587K	$30K	5.0%	680
CANTEEN	$9K – $44K	$3K	5.3%	100
The Spice & Tea Exchange	$299K – $532K	$39K	7.0%	93
GRAZE CRAZE	$167K – $326K	$50K	6.0%	89
DOC POPCORN	$175K – $414K	$15K	6.0%	79
Specialty Food Average 14 franchises	$254K – $522K	$31K	6.1%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 14 Specialty Food franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1GA

2FL

3NC

4SC

5TN

6IN

7OH

8VA

9PA

10CA

11MI

12AL

13WV

14TX

15MD

+21 more states

Franchisee Contacts

224 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Termination dispute with a franchisee who failed to develop and open a store despite extensions; settled for $100,000.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a HONEYBAKED HAM AND THE HONEYBAKED HAM AND CAFE CO. franchise ranges from $514,200 to $829,600. This includes a franchise fee of $20,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.