HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe Franchise Analysis

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Franchise Information

HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe is a retail store and restaurant specializing in the sale of hams, turkeys. Honey Baked Ham Co. and Cafe serve sandwiches, salads, beverages and other menu items.

How much does a HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe franchised business cost to open?

HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe has a franchise fee of up to $30,000, with a overall upfront investment range from $292,900 to $567,600.

  • Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
  • Total Investment: $292,900 to $567,600
  • Working Capital: $50,000 to $50,000
  • Royalty Fee: 6.0%

The upfront cost of any franchise includes many fees. Explore this investment opportunity to better understand the initial costs required to own a HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe, such as territory fees, construction and costs, pre-opening marketing, and equipment purchases. As a reminder, franchise companies are required to provide you with details about all initial fees. These fees include those that are actually paid when signing the franchise agreement and commitments to fees you are required to pay. Another important item to review is whether the upfront fees are refundable to you or not. The franchisor is required to disclose what conditions any of the upfront fees are refundable. A franchise must also disclose a range of fees if its initial fees are not the same within the system. A careful review of the Item 5 initial fees will give you the answers needed to make an informed investment decision a HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe.

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How much can I earn by owning a HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe franchised business?

As with any new franchise, there should be a solid ROI and net profit potential. The specific franchisee's salary and the revenue from a HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe business depends on a lot of different factors. One way to confirm the potential revenues or profits generated from a HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe franchise investment is to review the franchisor's Item 19 within their FDD. This is called a financial performance representation. This is not required within a franchisor's disclosure and approximately 68% of all franchise companies that we have reviewed will disclose financial performance data within Item 19 of their FDD. Some franchise companies may disclose limited information such as overall systemwide sales. This type of financial data is not always helpful to assess profits for you directly. So review systemwide sales data with caution. As a general rule, usually earnings and owner's income are correspond to the overall size of the initial investment. The larger the initial investment, the higher profits you could anticipate. Another factor to profitability is based on the number of locations you own. If you purchase multiple outlets (usually defined as Area Development Agreements), you can anticipate that as you launch each additional location, you will generate more revenue and profits overall. Demand for your products, the labor costs in your state, commercial lease rates and several other variables are important factors in determining your bottom line and your personal salary. Your future returns are dependent on HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe's success. Your profits and owner's income is not just reliant on how well your own location performs, you should review how well the entire franchise system is performing. Determine how the franchisor earns income and analyze their financial statements.

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How many franchise outlets does HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe franchise system operate?

As of the 2021 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are 209 franchised HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe locations across the USA.

Did you know there are over 3,000 franchise opportunities across the United States. More than 80% have less than 10 locations.

Are there any HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe franchise opportunities near me?

Based on 2021 FDD information, HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe has franchised locations in 32 states.

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Based on the data collected HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe is growing into new states and might be available near you. While planning your franchise purchase, you should be thinking about where is a good location for my franchise. Anlayze the potential customer base to assess that the area you are looking at has a need or want for this brand. Even the most successful franchises have areas that they are not successful in. The reasons why a specific franchised location can fail are plentiful. You should analyze not only the business opportunity itself, but review locations where you believe the business has a greater chance to succeed.

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Last Reviewed: 2021

Sector: Retail Food

Category: Specialty Food Store

HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe Franchise INFORMATION

Total Investment
$292,900 - $567,600
Franchise Fee
$30,000
Franchise agreement
Initial Term
10 Years
Renewal Term
5 Years
Franchise outlet growth
2014
186
2020
209
Ongoing fees
Royalty
6.0%
ad fees
3.3%
# of franchised outlets
209

EXTRA INFORMATION

Do they provide any initial training and opening assistance?

Yes, they have an initial training program of 187 hours. This includes 32 hours of classroom training, 155 hours of on-the-job training, and 0 hours of online training. In their FDD they outline who's in charge of the training. Unlock to find out more.


Online 0
On-the-Job 155
Classroom 32
Total 187

Do they provide Territory Rights?

HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe offers territory protections. For an explanation of territory rights, unlock this franchise for important details.

Do they have computer and technology support in place?

No, HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe does NOT offer comprehensive support for franchisees.


When did they start franchising?

They began franchising in 1998. The average Specialty Food Store franchise began franchising in 2007.


Does HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe offer financing options?

No, but you can click here to fill out our affordability calculator and understand your financing options.

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