A signature original
Butter-crust chicken anchors a menu of familiar Chicago favorites.
Mini Hut franchise opportunitiesCHICAGO ROOTS.
CHICAGO ROOTS.
YOUR NEXT HUT.
Bring Famous Butter-Crust Chicken to your neighborhood!
1972Chicago heritage
$35,000Initial franchise fee · Item 5
1,250–1,600Square feet · Item 7
6 WEEKSInitial training · Item 11
A classic with a new chapterA LITTLE HUT.
A LITTLE HUT.
A LOT TO LOVE.
Mini Hut’s story starts with a Chicago neighborhood favorite and its signature butter-crust chicken. Today, that history is moving forward with Brett Gomez and a new generation of guests.
We’re looking for operators who care about the food, build strong teams, and want to make Mini Hut part of their community.
A neighborhood format
A restaurant footprint of approximately 1,250–1,600 square feet, subject to site approval.
Single or multi-unit
Explore one restaurant or a development plan under a Multi-Unit Operator Agreement.
Know the numbersYOUR HUT.
YOUR HUT.
YOUR INVESTMENT.
A clear starting point for your next conversation.
$314,000–$796,000
Estimated total initial investment for one restaurant, including the initial franchise fee. Based on FDD Item 7; actual costs vary.
Initial franchise fee$35,000
Continuing royalty6% of Gross Revenues
Brand Development Fund1% of Gross Revenues
Local advertising & marketing2% of Gross Revenue
Additional funds / working capital$50,000 included in estimate
Initial franchise term10 years
Items 5, 6, 7 & 17. Other fees and expenses apply. Local advertising is spent with third parties. Multi-unit development fees are $35,000 for the first restaurant plus $25,000 per additional restaurant under the agreement; payable at signing and non-refundable.
Prepare. Open. Operate.LEARN THE RECIPE.
LEARN THE RECIPE.
BUILD YOUR TEAM.
Support from your first plans to your first chicken dinner.
Site & development guidance
Location approval, construction and fixture advice, and specifications for required equipment, signage and supplies.
Six weeks of training
Approximately 40 classroom hours and 200 hands-on hours covering food safety, chicken preparation, kitchen execution and restaurant management.
Opening assistance
A trainer and additional team member support at your premises for up to two weeks prior to and during opening.
Operational standards
The Operations Manual, product specifications, approved supplier lists and inspections support consistent execution.
Marketing guidance
Advertising review and promotional materials as available, with local marketing and brand fund obligations outlined in the FDD.
Ongoing assistance
Telephone, email or video guidance upon request, within reasonable limits and subject to personnel availability. Additional training may have fees.
Support and training summarized from FDD Item 11. Participants pay travel, lodging, meals, wages and other training expenses.
Who we’re looking forGOOD FOOD.
GOOD FOOD.
GREAT OPERATORS.
Restaurant operators, experienced business owners and leaders who take pride in hospitality, team development and their neighborhood.
- A commitment to hands-on operational supervision
- The ability to fund development and ongoing operations
- Respect for Mini Hut’s recipes and brand standards
- A plan for the people and market behind your restaurant
You or a trained manager must personally supervise the business for at least 40 hours per week. Manager qualifications and training requirements apply under Item 15.
From conversation to opening
LET’S BUILD YOUR NEXT CHAPTER.
01
Tell us about yourself
Share your experience, market and development goals.
02
Explore the fit
Discuss the concept, funding and location plans with our team.
03
Review the FDD
Study the disclosures and agreements with your advisors before a decision.
04
Develop & train
Move through site approval, build-out, training and opening preparations.
The FDD estimates nine to twelve months from signing to opening, depending on financing, permits, construction, equipment and training.
Your questions, answeredLET’S TALK
LET’S TALK
DETAILS.
The practical side of owning a Hut.
Your next chapter starts hereREADY TO
READY TO
OWN A HUT?
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This website provides general information and is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. Any offer is made only through a Franchise Disclosure Document and in compliance with applicable registration, exemption and disclosure requirements. Availability depends on your market and applicable requirements. Mini Hut Chicken International, Inc., 1838 Heather St., Bolingbrook, IL 60490.
Investment, fees, training and other terms are summaries of the supplied 2026 FDD. Read the complete FDD and agreements with your advisors. No earnings or financial performance representations are made. The FDD must be received at least 14 calendar days before signing a binding agreement or making a payment to the franchisor or an affiliate in connection with the proposed franchise sale.