Hamburgers

Five Guys

Alexandria, VA · Founded 2017 · FGVY

Five Guys Franchisor, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of FIVE GUYS® restaurants, which are fast casual dining restaurants specializing in the sale of hamburgers, french fries, and related accompaniments.

2026 Franchise 500
Unranked
1,583
units (2025)
year over year

Units by Year

1,458
2021
1,477
2022
1,521
2023
1,558
2024
1,583
2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$927,850 – $1,375,750
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$25,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
4%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
No
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

6% of Gross Sales. If the Restaurant is located in Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico, the Royalty Fee is 8% of Gross Sales.

Leadership

  • Victor J. Murrell

    President and Chief Executive Officer of Five Guys and FGE

  • Jane Murrell

    Secretary and Treasurer of Five Guys and FGE

  • James J. Murrell

    Executive Vice President of FGE

  • Matthew D. Murrell

    Executive Vice President of FGE

  • Chad M. Murrell

    Executive Vice President of FGE

  • Benjamin J. Murrell

    Executive Vice President of FGE

  • Tyler D. Murrell

    Executive Vice President of FGE

  • Samuel Chamberlain

    Brand Operations President of FGE

  • Brian Scruggs

    Interim Chief Financial Officer of FGE

  • Damyon Claar-Pressley

    Chief Development Officer of FGE

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
255
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
307
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
23 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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