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The Honey Baked Ham Co.
The Franchise Holding Company, LLC
Generated April 6, 2026
Source: 2026 FDD
Government-Filed Source ✓
The Honey Baked Ham Co.
Lender Readiness Pack · 2026 FDD
Purpose of This Document
This Lender Readiness Pack summarizes key financial metrics for a The Honey Baked Ham Co. franchise opportunity, sourced from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with a state franchise regulator. All financial figures are from official FDD disclosures. Editorial projections are labeled as such and do not constitute guarantees. Consult a franchise attorney and SBA lender before making any commitments.1. Business Overview
Items 1-2| Franchisor | The Franchise Holding Company, LLC |
| Concept | The Honey Baked Ham Co. |
| Category | Food Beverage |
| Year Franchising Began | 1998 |
| Total System Units | 448 |
| Franchised Units | 403 |
| FDD Year | 2026 |
| Data Source | 2026 Government-Filed FDD ✓ |
2. Investment Requirements
Items 5-7| Total Investment Range | $514,200 – $829,600 |
| Investment — Low Estimate | $514,200 |
| Investment — High Estimate | $829,600 |
| Investment — Midpoint | $671,900 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $20,000 |
| Ongoing Royalty | 6% |
| Marketing Fund | 2% |
3. Revenue Performance (Item 19)
Item 19| Average Gross Revenue | $983,538 |
| Units Included | 448 |
| Basis | subset |
| Revenue Type | net |
| Measurement Period | FY 2026 |
| Measurement Year | 2024 |
5. System Health (Item 20)
Item 20| Units Opened (reporting period) | 0 |
| Units Closed | 0 |
| Net Unit Growth | +0 |
| Annual Turnover Rate | See FDD |
| System Health Score (FDD-derived) | 7/10 |
6. Franchisor Financial Health (Item 21)
Item 21| Audited Financials | Yes — independent audit |
| Going Concern Warning | None ✓ |
| Franchisor Strength Score (FDD-derived) | 7/10 |
7. Contract Summary (Item 17)
Item 17| Cure Period (before termination) | 10 days |
| Non-Compete (post-termination) | None |
| Mandatory Arbitration | No |
| Contract Friction Score (FDD-derived) | 6/10 |
8. Territory Analysis (Item 12)
Item 12| Territory Risk Score | 1/10 — Critical Encroachment Risk |
| Exclusive Territory | No — encroachment risk |
| Territory Type | geographic |
| Online Sales Reserved by Franchisor | Yes |
NO exclusive territory — encroachment risk exists; franchisor reserves online/ecommerce sales.
12. SBA Lending Notes
Loan Amount Guidance
Based on the investment range ($514,200 – $829,600), an SBA 7(a) loan would typically cover $411,360–$663,680 (80% of total investment). Down payment requirement: typically 10–30% of total project cost.
SBA Registry Status
Check the SBA Franchise Registry (franchisedirectory.sba.gov) to confirm whether The Honey Baked Ham Co. is listed. Brands on the registry have pre-approved franchise agreements, simplifying the loan process.
Documents Required for SBA Application
- Current FDD (Item 21 audited financial statements are required)
- Signed franchise agreement (or executed copy)
- Personal financial statement (SBA Form 413)
- Business plan with financial projections (prepare separately with your accountant)
- 3 years personal tax returns
- Real estate lease or letter of intent
Disclaimer: This Lender Readiness Pack was generated by Franchisel.com from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with a state franchise regulator. Source: Extracted from 2026 FDD filed with MN CARDS (file #4531). Data verified from government filing.. Scenario economics are editorial projections using category cost benchmarks — they are NOT guarantees of performance and are NOT sourced from the FDD. This document does not constitute legal, financial, or investment advice. Verify all figures with a qualified franchise attorney and SBA lender before proceeding. Generated April 6, 2026 by Franchisel.com — buyer-aligned, never franchisor-funded.