How much does a Habit Burger & Grill franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,031,500–$2,864,500, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Habit Burger & Grill franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Habit Burger & Grill scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Habit Burger & Grill franchise

Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) / Fast-Casual · FDD 2020 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★★☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5

Investment

$1,031,500–$2,864,500

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

383

Closure signals

12 ceased, 1 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Habit Burger & Grill worth it? How it compares to 117 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $1,031,500	pricier than 82% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 89% of quick service restaurants franchises
Closure rate	3.1% of outlets	worse than 65% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

FY2025: 62 franchisee restaurants averaged $1.87M gross sales; 289 THR restaurants averaged $1.90M. Operating profit ranged 0.4%-27.9% after imputing 5.5% royalty, 2% ad fund, 0.5% local ads. Excludes occupancy, tech, training, debt costs.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2025: 12 company-owned closures, 1 franchisee non-renewal, 2 ceased. Overall system growth (+6 outlets).

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Habit Burger & Grill franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Habit Burger & Grill franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,031,500–$2,864,500, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Habit Burger & Grill franchise owners make?: FY2025: 62 franchisee restaurants averaged $1.87M gross sales; 289 THR restaurants averaged $1.90M. Operating profit ranged 0.4%-27.9% after imputing 5.5% royalty, 2% ad fund, 0.5% local ads. Excludes occupancy, tech, training, debt costs. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Habit Burger & Grill franchise failure rate?: 2025: 12 company-owned closures, 1 franchisee non-renewal, 2 ceased. Overall system growth (+6 outlets).
Is a Habit Burger & Grill franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Habit Burger & Grill scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2020). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Habit Burger & Grill or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.