Houston TX Hot Chicken
Food & Beverage · Fast-Casual Restaurants
- Active units
- 17
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Houston TX Hot Chicken
Founded in 2020 by Edmond Barseghian and Houston Crosta, Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC) has rapidly evolved from a small passion project into a celebrated brand, recognized as one of the top fast-casual dining locations in the nation. HHC prides itself on serving the freshest and healthiest Nashville Hot Chicken sandwiches, made from all-natural ingredients that are responsibly sourced, free-range, and never frozen. The menu features a variety of customizable options, including signature sandwiches, delicious tenders, waffles, loaded fries, vibrant salads, refreshing lemonades, indulgent milkshakes, and tasty cookies.
At HHC, the commitment to quality extends beyond the food to delivering an exceptional customer experience in a warm and inviting atmosphere. With locations spreading across several states, including Texas, California, and Idaho, HHC is quickly becoming the go-to destination for flavorful southern-inspired cuisine. Visit HHC today to savor the vibrant flavors and discover why this brand is becoming a household name. Your satisfaction is always their top priority.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1.5% of Net Sales
- Footprint
2,200 – 4,000 sq ft
- Multi-Unit Development Fee
$50k
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing).
Growth
- Total locations17
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings10
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate142.9%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR312.3%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio10.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$1.2M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open9 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.