Hummus Mediterranean Cafe franchise
2026 filing · March 3, 2026Shares sales figures
Hummus Mediterranean Cafe at a glance
A casual-dining Mediterranean restaurant with catering. At the end of 2025 there were 2 Hummus Mediterranean Cafe locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- Hummus Cafe Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Typical size
- 2,000–4,000 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $410K–$995K
- A new restaurant
- Franchise fee
- $34,900
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 5%
- 5% of weekly gross sales, plus up to 2% to a brand fund (not currently charged)
- Brand fund
- None now
- Up to 2% of gross sales, not charged at present
- Renewal fee
- $5,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 2
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 2
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 1
- Most in Oklahoma
From Hummus Cafe Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Hummus Mediterranean Cafe among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Hummus Mediterranean Cafe | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $702,325 | Costs more than 76% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $34,900 | Lower than 71% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 5% | Lower than 69% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 2 | Fewer than 82% of franchises |
How much a Hummus Mediterranean Cafe franchise costs
Opening a new restaurant costs an estimated $410,150 to $994,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($170,000 to $600,000) and restaurant equipment ($45,000 to $130,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $34,900 | ||
| Grand Opening Advertising | $15,000 | ||
| Security Deposit & 3 Months’ Rent | $18,000 | $24,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $170,000 | $600,000 | |
| Architect’s & Engineer’s Fees | $10,000 | $15,000 | |
| Restaurant Equipment | $45,000 | $130,000 | |
| Restaurant Fixtures & Furniture | $7,000 | $10,000 | |
| Restaurant Décor | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| Smallwares | $4,000 | $5,000 | |
| Computer & POS Systems | $1,500 | $2,500 | |
| Video Surveillance System, Security System & Music System | $7,000 | $10,000 | |
| Signage | $11,000 | $20,000 | |
| Utility Deposits | $500 | $1,500 | |
| Office & Restaurant Supplies | $11,250 | $12,000 | |
| Opening Inventory | $7,500 | $10,000 | |
| Insurance | $5,000 | $6,000 | |
| Licenses & Permits | $500 | $2,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $1,500 | $2,500 | |
| Accounting Services | $1,000 | $1,600 | |
| Travel, Lodging, Meals, etc. for Initial Training | $7,500 | $17,500 | |
| Additional Funds/Working Capital (for 6 months) | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| Total | $410,150 | $994,500 | |
Source: Hummus Cafe Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 21
Hummus Mediterranean Cafe franchise fee
The franchise fee is $34,900. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Hummus Cafe Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of weekly gross sales, plus up to 2% to a brand fund (not currently charged). |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Up to 2% of gross sales, not charged at present. |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Hummus Cafe Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Other fees as filed, from page 18. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Hummus Mediterranean Cafe publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Hummus Cafe Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 57
- Estimate Estimated yearly sales per location
- $1M–$1.8M
Estimated from the sales that 292 comparable franchises file, matched on industry, format, cost to open, fees and size.
How Hummus Mediterranean Cafe compares
Of the 813 restaurant franchises on this site, Hummus Mediterranean Cafe is the 412th cheapest to open and the 682nd largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Hummus Mediterranean Cafe | Typical restaurant brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $410K | $408K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $995K | $866K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $35K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 5% | 5% | 6% |
| US locations | 2 | 14 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 474 of 813 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 813 brands in restaurant franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Hummus Cafe Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 60
Where Hummus Mediterranean Cafe locations are
At the end of 2025, Hummus Mediterranean Cafe had locations in 1 state. The most are in Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma2
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Source: Hummus Cafe Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 61
Who owns Hummus Mediterranean Cafe?
Hummus Mediterranean Cafe franchises are sold by Hummus Cafe Franchising, LLC.
From Hummus Cafe Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Hummus Cafe Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 12, bankruptcy on page 12
Hummus Mediterranean Cafe filings
The figures on this page come from Hummus Cafe Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued March 3, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | March 3, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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