# Five Guys - QSR Chain Profile

> Source: https://qsr.pro/chains/five-guys
> Publisher: QSR Pro
> Last content update: 2026-07-03T16:41:58.665264+00:00


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

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

## Chain facts

- Founded: 1986
- Headquarters: Alexandria, Virginia
- Segment: burger

## Recorded metrics

- 2019 us unit count: 1247 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2020 us unit count: 1284 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2021 us unit count: 1318 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2022 us unit count: 1352 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2023 us unit count: 1333 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 initial investment max: 641250 — FDD
- 2024 royalty rate: 6 — FDD
- 2024 us unit count: 1376 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 unit count: 1700 — Company reports
- 2024 system sales: 2100000000 — Industry reports
- 2024 auv: 1400000 — Franchise analysis
- 2024 franchise fee: 25000 — FDD
- 2024 initial investment min: 306200 — FDD
- 2025 us unit count: 1415 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 global unit count: 1700 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 franchised pct: 70 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 digital sales pct: 45 — QSR Pro estimates

[Five Guys franchise cost guide](https://qsr.pro/franchise-costs/five-guys)