Five GuysFranchise Cost & FDD Overview

Food & Beverage — Quick-Service Burger Restaurant franchise. Founded in 1986. Headquartered in Lorton, VA.

Investment

$977.9K - $1.4M

Franchise Fee

$25K

Royalty

6%

+ 2% marketing

Total Units

1,558

Lorton, VA Founded 1986Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Burger Restaurant

23 notable changes in the 2025 FDD

Fees, unit trends, and item-by-item text changes from 2024 to 2025 are available in the full comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Five Guys franchise cost?+
The estimated initial investment for a Five Guys franchise ranges from $977.9K - $1.4M. This includes the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital as disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What is the Five Guys franchise fee?+
The initial franchise fee for Five Guys is $25K. This is a one-time payment to the franchisor for the right to operate under the brand.
What are Five Guys's ongoing fees?+
Five Guys franchisees pay a 6% royalty fee on gross sales and a 2% marketing/advertising fee. These are ongoing fees paid regularly to the franchisor.
How many Five Guys franchise locations are there?+
As of the latest FDD filing, Five Guys has 1,558 total locations across the United States. This figure includes both franchised and company-owned units.
Where can I find Five Guys's full FDD?+
FDDs are available directly from the franchisor or through FDD filing services. FranchiseDiff shows extracted comparison data from publicly available FDDs — we do not distribute the documents themselves.

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