HhcFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A HHC franchise requires a total initial investment of $671K – $1.8M, including a $50K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $671K – $1.8M
- 38th pct Service Resta…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 28th pct Service Resta…
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 26th pct Service Resta…
- Units
- 23
- 28th pct Service Resta…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Full-Service Restaurants · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Full-Service Restaurants avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- Total investment $671K – $1.8M including a $50K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 44/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- HHC Franchising, LLC
- Parent company
- HHC Worldwide Inc.
- Incorporated in
- NV
- HQ
- 6847 Ponderosa Way, Las Vegas, NV 89118
- Auditor
- Kezos & Dunlavy
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $375K
- vs $1.2M prior year
Overview
About
HHC franchisees appear to operate a service-based business model (specific category not disclosed in available data). Day-to-day operations likely involve client management, service delivery, compliance with franchisor systems, and payment of 6% gross sales royalties while managing $670K–$1.76M in initial capital investment.
- CEO
- Brian Simowitz
- Headquarters
- NV
- Founded
- 2021
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 8
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing · 24 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50K | $50K | |
| Delayed Opening Fee | $0 | $23K | |
| Initial Training Fee (up to 4 attendees) | $5K | $5K | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $90K | $760K | |
| Rent and Common Area Maintenance Charges (1 month) | $9K | $25K | |
| Furnishings and Fixtures | $25K | $45K | |
| Kitchen Equipment | $150K | $300K | |
| Signs, Decor, Menu Boards and Menus | $30K | $75K | |
| Architectural Plans | $25K | $50K | |
| Small Wares and Office Supplies | $15K | $25K | |
| Computer, Printer, and Phone Equipment | $1K | $3K | |
| Initial Branded Supplies and Inventory | $10K | $25K | |
| Other Supplies and Inventory | $15K | $20K | |
| Point of Sale System and Installation | $3K | $5K | |
| Utility Deposits | $0 | $25K | |
| Licenses & Permits | $5K | $15K | |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums (3 months) | $950 | $5K | |
| Professional Fees | $0 | $5K | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $25K | $35K | |
| Travel, Food, and Lodging for Grand Opening Assistance Attendees | $8K | $15K | |
| Total initial investment | $783K | $1.9M |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $671K – $1.8M
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $75K – $100K
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $50K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- percentage_of_gross · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 8.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Training fee | $5K |
| Transfer fee | $13K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
| Total fee load | 8.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Full-Service Restaurants averages
How Hhc Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 23
- Opened
- 10
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 6
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 74%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +142.9%
- Net unit change last year
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Projected new
- 10
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 22 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Rapid expansion without transparent financial data, regulatory violations, and franchisor stability concerns create elevated risk despite protected territories.
Litigation (Item 3)
Administrative proceeding before the State Corporate Commission, Division of Securities and Retail Franchising Division for the Commonwealth of Virginia (Case No. SEC-2025-00004). Settled on March 27, 2025. HHC Franchising, LLC paid administrative fine for alleged sale and offer of franchise to Virginia residents without registration in violation of §13.1-563(4) of the Virginia Code. Subsequently obtained Virginia registration.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Kezos & Dunlavy
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: No
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 44 / 100 rating
- 01MEDNo Item 19 financial performance representation disclosed — impossible to validate ROI claims or assess realistic earning potential
- 02HIGHGoing concern status is FALSE, indicating potential financial instability or undisclosed operational challenges at franchisor level
- 03HIGHState litigation in Virginia for unregistered franchise sales demonstrates regulatory non-compliance and consumer protection violations
- 04MINORExtreme unit growth of 142.9% YoY is unsustainable and suggests aggressive recruitment over franchisee success focus; system may be top-heavy
- 05MEDHigh investment range ($670K–$1.76M) combined with 6% royalties creates significant breakeven burden without disclosed average revenues
- 06MINORFranchise fee ($50K) appears low relative to total investment, suggesting hidden costs or aggressive upselling of equipment/inventory
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Radius |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Territory radius | 1 mi |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 3 years |
| Non-compete (miles)ℹ | 15 mi |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| RoFR response window | 30 days |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Arbitration location | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Nevada |
| Litigation count | 1 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
Administrative proceeding before the State Corporate Commission, Division of Securities and Retail Franchising Division for the Commonwealth of Virginia (Case No. SEC-2025-00004). Settled on March 27, 2025. HHC Franchising, LLC paid administrative fine for alleged sale and offer of franchise to Virginia residents without registration in violation of §13.1-563(4) of the Virginia Code. Subsequently obtained Virginia registration.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 30 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 120 hrs
- Training location
- On-site at franchisee's restaurant and franchisor's facility
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
37 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
HHC · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a HHC franchise?
The total investment to open a HHC franchise ranges from $671K – $1.8M, with an initial franchise fee of $50K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do HHC franchise owners earn?
HHC does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is HHC's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for HHC (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many HHC franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, HHC has 23 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 6 company-owned units. 10 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is HHC a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates HHC as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 44 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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