HUDDLE HOUSE
Huddle House, Inc. offers franchises for operating full-service restaurants that serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu items, including steaks, sandwiches, hamburgers, chicken, shrimp, potatoes, vegetables, desserts, and beverages, available around the clock for dine-in, carry-out, catering, and delivery. The business model revolves around the proprietary Huddle House System, encompassing standardized recipes, food preparation, equipment, layouts, training, marketing, and operations to ensure consistency across locations. It targets the general public seeking casual dining options with 24/7 availability.
Franchise Costs
4.75% royalty + 3.5% ad fund + $349-$550/mo technology fees + $12.50/mo financial report fee + $30/mo online learning fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 205 Franchised Restaurants from Table 2, Calendar Year 2024 Net Sales. These units were open as of December 31, 2024, and were open at least 50% of the calendar year 2024.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for 2024 Franchised Restaurants from Table 2: (21 units * $1,421,313 + 82 units * $962,625 + 82 units * $586,715 + 20 units * $281,889) / 205 total units = $792,835.28. Median gross revenue is directly from the 'Total Franchise Restaurants' row in Table 2. Revenue top quartile is the 'Average Net Sales per Unit' for the highest tier. Revenue bottom quartile is the 'Average Net Sales per Unit' for the lowest tier. No explicit gross profit, net income, net profit, or EBITDA figures or expense information were provided.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How HUDDLE HOUSE Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Food
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HUDDLE HOUSE Current | $555K – $2.4M | $35K | 4.8% | 212 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M – $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K – $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
Fast Food Average 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+7 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for HUDDLE HOUSE franchisees (2010 – 2022)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
230 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
230 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily termination disputes, restaurant closures and abandonments, post-termination obligations and non-compete violations, and liquidated damages and fee collection matters.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a HUDDLE HOUSE franchise ranges from $555,375 to $2,381,275. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.8% of gross sales.
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