Hood Guyz franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Hood Guyz franchise fee is $18,500 to $23,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $52,100 to $65,275, with about $10,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Hood Guyz FDD.
What are the Hood Guyz franchise fees and investment?
The Hood Guyz franchise requires a franchise fee of $18,500 to $23,000 and a total initial investment of $52,100 to $65,275. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $18,500 to $23,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $52,100 to $65,275 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $10,000 |
| US locations | 12 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant |
| Headquarters | Oakland Park, Florida |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Franchising since | 2015 |
How does the Hood Guyz investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Hood Guyz's minimum investment of $52,100 is at or below the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 1163 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $18,500 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
What should you verify in the Hood Guyz FDD?
Verify six parts of the Hood Guyz Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Hood Guyz discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Hood Guyz?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Hood Guyz:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza | $40,000 | $52,600 to $70,600 |
| Cereality | $5,600 to $30,000 | $53,010 to $352,550 |
| Pizza Hut Non-Traditional | $5,000 to $20,000 | $50,800 to $304,000 |
| Kpot Hot Pot and Barbecue | $50,000 | $50,360 to $178,800 |
| Sambazon | $30,000 | $54,000 to $113,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Hood Guyz franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Hood Guyz franchise ranges from $52,100 to $65,275, including a franchise fee of $18,500 to $23,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Hood Guyz franchise?
Hood Guyz lists a minimum of about $10,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Hood Guyz locations are there?
Hood Guyz reported 12 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Hood Guyz been franchising?
Hood Guyz started offering franchises in 2015 after the company was founded in 2015.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Hood Guyz and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hood Guyz. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.