How much does a HHC franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $770,950–$1,917,000, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do HHC franchise owners make?

HHC discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a HHC franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. HHC scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 9.5% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a HHC franchise

Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) / Fast-Casual Dining · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$770,950–$1,917,000

Total fees

9.5% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is HHC worth it? How it compares to 93 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	9.5% of sales	steeper than 76% of quick service restaurants franchises
Startup cost	from $770,950	pricier than 74% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 1.5%)
Disclosed lawsuits	1	about average

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What their own earnings claim actually says

No financial performance representations. Franchisor explicitly declines to make projections or disclose historical outlet performance data.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Zero terminations, closures, transfers 2023-2025. Early growth stage (22 franchised outlets end-2025). Virginia registration violation settlement 2025.

Legal history (Item 3)

1 matters disclosed.

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HHC franchise — frequently asked

How much does a HHC franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $770,950–$1,917,000, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do HHC franchise owners make?: HHC discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the HHC franchise failure rate?: Zero terminations, closures, transfers 2023-2025. Early growth stage (22 franchised outlets end-2025). Virginia registration violation settlement 2025.
Is a HHC franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. HHC scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 9.5% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36112-202604-13 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with HHC or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.