Hhc Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
Analysis by FranchiseVerdict Research · Methodology
HHC is a quick-service franchise serving all-natural Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches, tenders, and sides. Franchisees run the restaurants, managing food prep, staffing, and counter service.
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A HHC franchise requires a total initial investment of $771K – $1.9M, including a $50K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). FranchiseVerdict grade: A (Strongest tier), an editorial assessment, not investment advice. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $771K – $1.9M
- 89th pct Service Resta…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 46th pct Service Resta…
- Units
- 23
- 51st pct Service Resta…
- SBA charge-off
- N/A
Quick verdict · Quick-Service Restaurants · color = vs category peers
Green = favorable by >10% vs Quick-Service Restaurants avg · No shading = within ±10% · Red = unfavorable by >10% · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- COSTTotal investment $771K – $1.9M including a $50K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- RETURNSFranchisor (HHC Franchising, LLC) audited statements, fiscal year ended December 30, 2025 (fiscal year is 13 four-week periods), whole US dollars. Assets 2,833,883 = liabilities 1,811,857 + members' equity 1,022,026 (single-entity, reconciles). Auditor issued a clean/unqualified opinion with only an Emphasis of Matter for correction of errors (2024 and 2023 restated for brand-fund revenue/expense recording); no going-concern paragraph. Auditor firm name not present in extracted text (report signed St. George, Utah, April 19, 2026). Item 19 makes NO financial performance representation, so no franchisee sales figures available.
- RISKVerdict A (Strongest tier), verdict score 60/100 (higher is better).
- DATANo 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
Corporate structure & franchisor financials
- Legal entity
- HHC Franchising, LLC
- Parent company
- HHC Worldwide Inc.
- CEO title
- President
- Brian Simowitz
- Incorporated in
- NV
- HQ
- 6847 Ponderosa Way, Las Vegas, NV 89118
- Auditor
- Kezos & Dunlavy
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $2.9M
- vs $3.1M prior year
Overview
About
- CEO
- Brian Simowitz
- Headquarters
- NV
- Founded
- 2021
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 7
Can you afford it, and what does the money buy?
Entry cost runs 104% above the typical quick-service restaurants franchise.
Source: FDD 2025 · Items 5–7
Full Item 7 breakdown24 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
- $771K – $1.9M
- Bottom third — review vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $100K – $125K
- Bottom third — review vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $50K
- Bottom third — review vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- percentage · 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 |
| Inventory (initial) | $15K – $20K |
| Total fee load | 8.0% of rev |
ROI & LBO modelsSingle-unit · 25-unit portfolio · editable
HHC did not disclose financial performance in FDD Item 19. The ROIC and return models require Item 19 revenue. Without it all inputs are estimates. You can still run the calculator with your own assumptions by entering an expected revenue figure.
Returns model · single-unit ROIC
What would one HHC unit return on the cash you put in?
Unlevered ROIC · per unit
Estimated return on your total franchise investment, before any debt financing.
7%
Below the 30–60% attractive-franchise band
These models are for research and scenario planning only. Not investment advice. Actual results depend on your specific location, management, and market conditions. Consult a franchise attorney and accountant before signing any franchise agreement.
Item 19 · Source: 2025 FDD
Financial Performance
Franchisor (HHC Franchising, LLC) audited statements, fiscal year ended December 30, 2025 (fiscal year is 13 four-week periods), whole US dollars. Assets 2,833,883 = liabilities 1,811,857 + members' equity 1,022,026 (single-entity, reconciles). Auditor issued a clean/unqualified opinion with only an Emphasis of Matter for correction of errors (2024 and 2023 restated for brand-fund revenue/expense recording); no going-concern paragraph. Auditor firm name not present in extracted text (report signed St. George, Utah, April 19, 2026). Item 19 makes NO financial performance representation, so no franchisee sales figures available.
Operator outlook
What the numbers say
Data-driven interpretation of this brand's financial disclosures, fee structure, and system trajectory.
Fee burden
Total ongoing fee load of 8.0% (near the Quick-Service Restaurants average).
Disclosure
Franchisor chose not to disclose financial performance representations. You will need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Operator retention
Net unit growth of +142.9% over 3 years (10 opened, 0 closed).
Source: FDD Item 19 financial performance representations and publicly filed FDD data. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Verify all figures with the franchisor and current franchisees before making any investment decision.
vs Quick-Service Restaurants averages
How Hhc Compares
Is the system healthy?
Source: FDD 2025 · Item 20
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
- 76%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (3-yr)
- +142.9%
- Net unit change over 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 6
- Closed (3yr)
- 0
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
- Projected new
- 10
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 7 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.
What could kill this investment?
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA · FDD Items 3, 21
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 4, 8, 16, 21
Risk & Legal
Rapid expansion without transparent financial data, regulatory violations, and franchisor stability concerns create elevated risk despite protected territories.
Litigation (Item 3)
Settlement with Virginia State Corporation Commission, Division of Securities and Retail Franchising (Case No. SEC-2025-00004), for offering/selling franchises in Virginia before registration; HHC paid a $2,500 fine plus $1,800 investigation costs.
Largest disclosed settlement: $4,300
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: Yes
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 60 / 100 verdict
- 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
- 05MINORFranchise 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
What are you signing up for?
Ongoing fees run about 8.0% of sales (royalty + ad fund), before rent and labor.
Source: FDD 2025 · Items 11, 12, 17
FDD Items 12, 15, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | protected |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Territory radius | 5 mi |
| Online sales rightsℹ | 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 |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Termination groundsℹ | 32 |
| Curable defaultsℹ | 6 |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Arbitration location | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Jury trial waiver | No |
| Governing law | Nevada |
| Litigation count | 1 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
Settlement with Virginia State Corporation Commission, Division of Securities and Retail Franchising (Case No. SEC-2025-00004), for offering/selling franchises in Virginia before registration; HHC paid a $2,500 fine plus $1,800 investigation costs.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 30 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 123 hrs
- Training location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Ongoing training
- Required
- Time to open
- 12 mo
- From signing to launch
- Site selection
- franchisee
- Franchisor financing
- Not offered
- Item 10
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
11 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 $771K – $1.9M, 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 Item 19 in the HHC FDD?
The FDD section where a franchisor may disclose financial performance of its outlets. Disclosure is optional and formats vary; figures are typically gross sales, which is revenue before expenses, not profit. FranchiseVerdict extracts these figures directly from the HHC FDD and qualifies whose outlets they describe.
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 17 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 verdict score of 60 out of 100 (higher is better), 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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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.