Five Guys

$FGVYF500 #501

CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants

SubcategoryHamburgers

Locations1,558

Franchisee Count221

Franchise Fee$25,000

Item 7 Low$977,850

Item 7 Midpoint$1,176,800

Item 7 High$1,375,750

Royalty Fees6% of Gross Sales. If the Restaurant is located in Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico, the Royalty Fee is 8% of Gross Sales.

Ad / Brand Fund4%

Sold Not Open307

ParentFive Guys Holdings, Inc.

PE / InvestorBig Horn, L.P.

Founded2017

Completeness34/34 (100%)

Years in Business39

Began FranchisingDecember 2002

HQAlexandria, VA

Executives12

LinksWeb LinkedIn

Main Phone(703) 339-9500

Emailfranchise@fiveguys.com

FDD IssuedJune 30, 2025

Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026

FDDs2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2016 🔒

Franchisor

Five Guys Franchisor, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of FIVE GUYS® restaurants, which are fast casual dining restaurants specializing in the sale of hamburgers, french fries, and related accompaniments.

Franchisees must use specified POS systems and adhere to the Operations Manual and other training materials provided. The training staff has a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, and the training manager is Chad Murrell, who has over 25 years of experience.

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