Five Guys

Franchise Overview

Five Guys is a fast-casual restaurant franchise specializing in made-to-order burgers and hand-cut fries, operating out of storefront locations in high-traffic retail and dining corridors, with a focused menu built around fresh, never-frozen beef and peanut oil frying.

Key Highlights

Fresh, never-frozen beef and peanut oil frying distinguish Five Guys from fast-food competitors
Highly customizable ordering experience with a wide variety of free toppings included
Strong international expansion focus with established brand recognition across multiple global markets
Franchisees benefit from comprehensive operational training and established supplier relationships

Five Guys offers a rare combination of menu simplicity and ingredient integrity, making it a compelling opportunity for multi-unit operators with strong financial capability seeking proven global brand equity.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1986

Number of Units1,558

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$1.0M – $1.5M

Five Guys Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Five Guys FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

Five Guys FDD 2025

August 2025

$99.00

Five Guys FDD 2024

May 2024

$99.00

Five Guys FDD 2020

June 2020

$99.00

Five Guys FDD 2019

May 2019

$99.00

Five Guys FDD 2018

May 2018

$99.00

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