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    Habitat Burger

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

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    Habit Burger franchise specializes in charburgers made from fresh, never-frozen beef alongside salads, sandwiches, and hand-cut fries in a fast-casual dining fo

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    Habitat Burger quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Habitat Burger franchise?
    The Habitat Burger Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $1,031,500–$2,864,500 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 23). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Habitat Burger initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $35,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 13). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does Habitat Burger charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 20). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 20). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Habitat Burger disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Habitat Burger FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 61). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    Is Habitat Burger a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $1,031,500 – $2,864,500 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 89 separate groups: other measures for 12 13 February sold assignedfranchise(83%year);6December sold assignedTHR(90%year) sales only. locations; other measures for 10 13 February sold assignedfranchise(83%year);6December sold assignedTHR(90%year) sales only. locations; other measures for 20 13 February sold assignedfranchise(83%year);6December sold assignedTHR(90%year) sales only. locations; other measures for 10 13 February sold assignedfranchise(83%year);6December sold assignedTHR(90%year) sales only. locations; other measures for 20 13 February sold assignedfranchise(83%year);6December sold assignedTHR(90%year) sales only. locations; other measures for 12 13 February sold assignedfranchise(83%year);6December sold assignedTHR(90%year) sales only. locations; other measures for 36 13 February sold assignedfranchise(83%year);6December sold assignedTHR(90%year) sales only. locations; other measures for 132 13 February sold assignedfranchise(83%year);6December sold assignedTHR(90%year) sales only. locations; other measures for 75 Parent-operated; TableC283 locations; other measures for locations; other measures for 43 13 February sold assignedfranchise(83%year);6December sold assignedTHR(90%year) sales only. locations; other measures for 131 Parent-operated; TableC283 locations; other measures for 20 13 February sold assignedfranchise(83%year);6December sold assignedTHR(90%year) sales only. locations; other measures for 289 13 February sold assignedfranchise(83%year);6December sold assignedTHR(90%year) sales only. locations; other measures for 283 Parent-operated; TableC283 locations; other measures for 42 Parent-operated; TableC283 locations; other measures for 35 Parent-operated; TableC283 locations; other measures for 131 Parent-operated; TableC283 locations; other measures for 42 Parent-operated; TableC283 locations; other measures for 283 Parent-operated; TableC283 locations; other measures for 131 Parent-operated; TableC283 locations; other measures for 42 Parent-operated; TableC283 locations; revenue for 62 Parent-operated; TableC283 locations; other measures for 362 locations; other measures for 12 locations; other measures for 1 locations; other measures for 4 locations; other measures for 2 locations; revenue for 289 Parent-operated; TableC283 locations; other measures for 351 locations; other measures for 10 locations; other measures for 62 locations; other measures for 213 locations; other measures for 11 locations; other measures for 6 locations; other measures for 5 locations; other measures for 1 locations; other measures for 13 locations; other measures for 17 locations; other measures for 2 locations; other measures for 14 locations; other measures for 22 locations; other measures for 25 locations; other measures for 25 locations; other measures for 21 locations; other measures for 1 locations; other measures for 1 locations; other measures for 9 locations; other measures for 12 locations; other measures for 4 locations; other measures for 4 locations; other measures for 9 locations; other measures for 4 locations; other measures for 2 locations; other measures for 7 locations; other measures for 2 locations; profit for locations; other measures for 62 13 February sold assignedfranchise(83%year);6December sold assignedTHR(90%year) sales only. locations; other measures for 62 13 February sold assignedfranchise(83%year);6December sold assignedTHR(90%year) sales only. locations; other measures for 78 13 February sold assignedfranchise(83%year);6December sold assignedTHR(90%year) sales only. locations; other measures for 35 Parent-operated; TableC283 locations; other measures for 75 Parent-operated; TableC283 locations; other measures for 75 Parent-operated; TableC283 locations; other measures for 283 Parent-operated; TableC283 locations; other measures for 3 locations; other measures for 17 locations; other measures for 9 locations; other measures for 289 locations; other measures for 12 locations; other measures for 3 locations; other measures for 15 locations; other measures for 4 locations; other measures for 4 locations; other measures for 56 locations; other measures for 23 locations; other measures for 23 locations; other measures for 16 locations; other measures for 24 locations; other measures for 13 locations; other measures for 38 locations; other measures for 1 locations; other measures for 3 locations; other measures for 4 locations; other measures for 5 locations; other measures for 8 locations; other measures for 5 locations; other measures for 5 locations; other measures for 251 locations; other measures for locations. They are not combined.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

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    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 23

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 13
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    required information or understate required Royalties or the Brand Fee by more than — 2%Main ongoing fee

    28 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    89 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    12 locations

    Other measures · 12 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchisee Covered Restaurants Tier 4
    Period
    Highest $ Gross Sales
    Excluded
    Opened/closed during fiscal year excluded;2THR and9franchise nontraditional excluded. TableC excludes62franchise and6December sold; expense exclusions TechnologyFee/merchandise/training/occupancy/debt/tax/dep/amort/corporateoverhead; not netprofit.
    Method
    THR audited statements and franchise reported gross sales; FPR itself unaudited. Tiers based on mean/standard deviation; dollars thousands in TablesA/B. TableC imputed5.5%royalty/2%fund/.5%local; actual company advertising3.4% notused.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 ·

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($1,031,500 – $2,864,500) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 23
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 13
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants Tier 4 · PDF p. 61
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants Tier 1 · PDF p. 61
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants Tier 3 · PDF p. 61
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants · PDF p. 61
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants · PDF p. 61
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants · PDF p. 61
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants Tier 1 · PDF p. 62
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants Tier 2 · PDF p. 62
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants; December sold excluded; tiers1–4 andtotal separately T… · PDF p. 62; PDF p. 63
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Habit Burger Restaurants operating in the United States at December 30, 2025, i… · PDF p. 59
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants Tier 4 · PDF p. 62
    14. [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants; December sold excluded; tiers1–4 andtotal separately T… · PDF p. 63; PDF p. 62
    15. [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants Tier 2 · PDF p. 61
    16. [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants Total · PDF p. 62
    17. [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants; December sold excluded; tiers1–4 andtotal separately T… · PDF p. 62; PDF p. 63
    18. [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants; December sold excluded; tiers1–4 andtotal separately T… · PDF p. 63; PDF p. 62
    19. [19]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants Tier 1 (December sold restaurants excluded) · PDF p. 63; PDF p. 62
    20. [20]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants Tier 2 (December sold restaurants excluded) · PDF p. 63
    21. [21]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants Tier 4 (December sold restaurants excluded) · PDF p. 63
    22. [22]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants Total (December sold restaurants excluded) · PDF p. 63
    23. [23]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants Tier 2; December Sold Restaurants excluded · PDF p. 62
    24. [24]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants Tier 4; December Sold Restaurants excluded · PDF p. 62
    25. [25]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants including February Sold Restaurants; gross sales… · PDF p. 60
    26. [26]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Habit Burger Restaurants operating during all of Fiscal Year 2025, before nontr… · PDF p. 59
    27. [27]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR-operated Habit Burger Restaurants closed during Fiscal Year 2025 and exclud… · PDF p. 59
    28. [28]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise-operated Habit Burger closure that was a non-renewal and excluded fro… · PDF p. 59
    29. [29]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise-operated Habit Burger Restaurants opened during Fiscal Year 2025 and… · PDF p. 59
    30. [30]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR-operated Habit Burger nontraditional locations excluded from the FPR · PDF p. 59
    31. [31]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants including December Sold Restaurants; gross sales quarti… · PDF p. 61
    32. [32]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Habit Burger Covered Restaurants in the Fiscal Year 2025 Item 19 FPR · PDF p. 59
    33. [33]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants in opening cohort 2020 · PDF p. 60
    34. [34]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants in the Fiscal Year 2025 Item 19 FPR · PDF p. 59
    35. [35]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants located in California · PDF p. 60
    36. [36]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants located in Florida · PDF p. 60
    37. [37]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants located in Maryland · PDF p. 60
    38. [38]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants located in North Carolina · PDF p. 60
    39. [39]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants located in Pennsylvania · PDF p. 60
    40. [40]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants located in Utah · PDF p. 60
    41. [41]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants in opening cohort 2014 · PDF p. 60
    42. [42]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants located in Washington · PDF p. 60
    43. [43]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants in opening cohort 2013 · PDF p. 60
    44. [44]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants in opening cohort 2016 · PDF p. 60
    45. [45]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants in opening cohort 2018 · PDF p. 60
    46. [46]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants in opening cohort 2021 · PDF p. 60
    47. [47]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants in opening cohort 2023 · PDF p. 60
    48. [48]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants located in Florida; includes the February Sold R… · PDF p. 60
    49. [49]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants located in Massachusetts; includes the February… · PDF p. 60
    50. [50]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants located in Nevada; includes the February Sold Re… · PDF p. 60
    51. [51]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants located in Washington; includes the February Sol… · PDF p. 60
    52. [52]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants opened in 2014; includes the February Sold Resta… · PDF p. 60
    53. [53]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants opened in 2016; includes the February Sold Resta… · PDF p. 60
    54. [54]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants opened in 2017; includes the February Sold Resta… · PDF p. 60
    55. [55]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants opened in 2019; includes the February Sold Resta… · PDF p. 60
    56. [56]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants opened in 2021; includes the February Sold Resta… · PDF p. 60
    57. [57]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants opened in 2023; includes February Sold Restauran… · PDF p. 60
    58. [58]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants opened in 2024; includes February Sold Restauran… · PDF p. 60
    59. [59]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 283 THR Table C · PDF p. 64
    60. [60]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants Total · PDF p. 61
    61. [61]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants · PDF p. 61
    62. [62]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants Tier 3 · PDF p. 62
    63. [63]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants; December sold excluded; tiers1–4 andtotal separately T… · PDF p. 62; PDF p. 63
    64. [64]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants Tier 3 (December sold restaurants excluded) · PDF p. 63
    65. [65]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants Tier 3; December Sold Restaurants excluded · PDF p. 62
    66. [66]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Total THR Covered Restaurants in Table C; December Sold Restaurants excluded · PDF p. 62
    67. [67]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise-operated Habit Burger Restaurants closed during Fiscal Year 2025 and… · PDF p. 59
    68. [68]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR-operated Habit Burger Restaurants opened during Fiscal Year 2025 and exclud… · PDF p. 59
    69. [69]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise-operated Habit Burger Restaurants in nontraditional locations exclude… · PDF p. 59
    70. [70]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants in the Fiscal Year 2025 Item 19 FPR · PDF p. 59
    71. [71]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants located in Arizona · PDF p. 60
    72. [72]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants located in Idaho · PDF p. 60
    73. [73]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants located in New Jersey · PDF p. 60
    74. [74]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants located in South Carolina · PDF p. 60
    75. [75]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants located in Virginia · PDF p. 60
    76. [76]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants in opening cohort 2012 or earlier · PDF p. 60
    77. [77]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants in opening cohort 2015 · PDF p. 60
    78. [78]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants in opening cohort 2017 · PDF p. 60
    79. [79]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants in opening cohort 2019 · PDF p. 60
    80. [80]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants in opening cohort 2022 · PDF p. 60
    81. [81]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — THR Covered Restaurants in opening cohort 2024 · PDF p. 60
    82. [82]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants located in California · PDF p. 60
    83. [83]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants located in New Jersey; includes the February Sol… · PDF p. 60
    84. [84]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants opened in 2012 or earlier; includes the February… · PDF p. 60
    85. [85]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants opened in 2013; includes the February Sold Resta… · PDF p. 60
    86. [86]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants opened in 2015; includes the February Sold Resta… · PDF p. 60
    87. [87]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants opened in 2018; includes the February Sold Resta… · PDF p. 60
    88. [88]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants opened in 2020; includes the February Sold Resta… · PDF p. 60
    89. [89]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchisee Covered Restaurants opened in 2022; includes February Sold Restauran… · PDF p. 60
    90. [90]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Habit Burger Covered Restaurants located in California · PDF p. 64
    91. [91]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Habit Burger Covered Restaurants · PDF p. 65

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.

    Territory & operations

    99 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025total assets$1,832,753
    2025accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$175,717
    2025total current liabilities$265,741
    2025franchise advertising and other services expense$3,460,836
    2025accounts receivable, net$895,460
    2025net cash provided by operating activities$4,860,276
    2025net cash used in financing activities-$4,860,296
    2025accounts receivable allowance2025$252,050
    2025accounts receivable net$954,320
    2025franchise incentives$20,104
    2025due from member$590,227
    2025total current assets$1,564,651

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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