Pho Hoa franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Pho Hoa franchise fee is $30,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $391,100 to $759,180, with about $95,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Pho Hoa FDD.
What are the Pho Hoa franchise fees and investment?
The Pho Hoa franchise requires a franchise fee of $30,000 and a total initial investment of $391,100 to $759,180. 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) | $30,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $391,100 to $759,180 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $95,000 |
| US locations | 17 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Fast Casual) |
| Headquarters | Elk Grove, California |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Franchising since | 2014 |
How does the Pho Hoa investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
Pho Hoa's minimum investment of $391,100 is above the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 460 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $30,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, Pho Hoa belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Pho Hoa FDD?
Verify six parts of the Pho Hoa 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 Pho Hoa 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 Pho Hoa?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to Pho Hoa:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Pretzelmaker | $25,000 | $391,500 to $573,000 |
| Tommy Pastrami New York Delicatessen | $25,000 | $391,500 to $652,000 |
| illy | $30,000 | $390,600 to $1,993,720 |
| BHC Chicken | $40,000 | $391,838 to $805,188 |
| Carvel | $30,500 | $392,375 to $785,850 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Pho Hoa franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Pho Hoa franchise ranges from $391,100 to $759,180, including a franchise fee of $30,000, 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 Pho Hoa franchise?
Pho Hoa lists a minimum of about $95,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Pho Hoa locations are there?
Pho Hoa reported 17 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 Pho Hoa been franchising?
Pho Hoa started offering franchises in 2014 after the company was founded in 2005.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Pho Hoa and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pho Hoa. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.