Five Guys Closed 31 US Stores in 2025 While Growing Overall Footprint
Five Guys closed 31 U.S. locations in 2025, but the burger chain still expanded its overall network to 1,583 locations by year-end. The company added a net of 25 stores while opening 34 new franchised and 20 company-owned outlets.
Fast-casual burger chain Five Guys closed 31 U.S. locations during fiscal year 2025, even as it expanded its total network to 1,583 restaurants across the United States and Canada. The company reported a net increase of 25 locations over the year.
The closures included 11 franchised U.S. locations across nine states and 20 company-owned restaurants in eight states. California saw the most closures among company-owned sites, with seven locations shuttered, while both California and Pennsylvania each closed two franchised outlets.
Concurrently, Five Guys opened 34 new franchised U.S. locations across 19 states and 20 company-owned restaurants in 11 states. The expansion was bolstered by significant openings, particularly in Florida, where seven franchised restaurants were established.
As of the end of 2025, Five Guys had 286 signed franchise agreements for locations yet to open in the U.S. The company projected 37 new openings, comprising 30 franchised and seven company-owned. Florida is slated for substantial growth, with 56 agreements signed for future franchised restaurants.