Five Guys

EST. 1986 · Alexandria, Virginia

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US UNITS1,4152025 record · QSR Pro estimates

GLOBAL UNITS1,7002025 record · QSR Pro estimates

FRANCHISED %70%2025 record · QSR Pro estimates

FRANCHISE REQUIREMENTSView source notes ↓Figures, scope and source dates

01Our Coverage

12 STORIES

Latest

Five Guys says its 2,000th restaurant has 150-language kiosks

Five Guys says its CityWalk kiosks offer ordering in 150 languages. Universal’s venue preview advertised breakfast sandwiches and indoor and outdoor seating.

Sep 28, 2026

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02About the Brand

Fast-casual burger chain known for fresh-cut fries and customizable burgers

FIG 1 — US UNIT COUNT, 2019–2025

1,247

2019

1,284

2020

1,318

2021

1,352

2022

1,333

2023

1,376

2024

1,415

2025

RECORD YEARS AND SOURCE LABELS BELOW

Records can refer to different reporting dates within a year. Estimates are identified in the source labels; these records are not a like-for-like growth calculation.

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Franchise Requirements

Availability and model

Five Guys says new franchise territories are sold out in the United States and Canada. Current recruitment is for selected international markets.

United States; confirm the format and territory with the franchisor

Five Guys franchise availabilitySource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).

Operating commitment

The public recruitment requirements relate to available international markets; confirm any proposed existing-business transfer separately.

United States; confirm the format and territory with the franchisor

Five Guys franchise availabilitySource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).

Initial investment / development estimate: Not comparable for this model
United States
New US/Canada territories are sold out. International recruitment amounts are not represented here as US franchise terms.
Five Guys franchise availabilitySource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Initial franchise fee: Not comparable for this model
United States
New US/Canada territories are sold out. International recruitment amounts are not represented here as US franchise terms.
Five Guys franchise availabilitySource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Separate development fee: Not comparable for this model
United States
New US/Canada territories are sold out. International recruitment amounts are not represented here as US franchise terms.
Five Guys franchise availabilitySource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Liquid capital / personal funds: Not comparable for this model
United States
New US/Canada territories are sold out. International recruitment amounts are not represented here as US franchise terms.
Five Guys franchise availabilitySource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Net worth: Not comparable for this model
United States
New US/Canada territories are sold out. International recruitment amounts are not represented here as US franchise terms.
Five Guys franchise availabilitySource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Royalty / service fee: Not comparable for this model
United States
New US/Canada territories are sold out. International recruitment amounts are not represented here as US franchise terms.
Five Guys franchise availabilitySource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Advertising / marketing contribution: Not comparable for this model
United States
New US/Canada territories are sold out. International recruitment amounts are not represented here as US franchise terms.
Five Guys franchise availabilitySource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).

Full cost guide and sources →Official Five Guys website

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