What Others are Saying:
Our Franchisees
“We initially bought a Hickory Ham in 1998 and our location was re-flagged into a HoneyBaked Ham in 2000. Since then, business has been wonderful. Since re-flagging, our revenues have increased thanks to the system put in place by the HoneyBaked company. They have helped us take our business to the next level.
We have also been very fond of the flexibility of the business. We wanted to open a franchise where our four children could be a part of and work at. Maintaining the family connection was big for us. And, being able to be your own boss has tremendous upside. The whole system has been great to be a part of and has been built in such a way that we can succeed.
The HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Café offers many opportunities to satisfy customers with our broad product line. Not only do we offer ham or turkey for holiday occasions, we offer other great revenue generators like lunch options, catering platters, or corporate gifting to help fill in sales between the seasonal highs. The HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Café concept is a year-round business.”
Nancy and Grady Love
Rock Hill, SC
“I absolutely love the lifestyle the HoneyBaked Ham system offers its employees. Not having to work Sundays and the flexible hours are very attractive to anyone joining the system, and has proven to be reasons why our staff has stayed together so long. Three of our seven employees have been with us since the first day. That’s pretty impressive and I credit the main reasons for them sticking with the franchise so long to all of the benefits offered.”
Tom Wood
Stuart, FL
“We actually owned the first Hickory Ham that switched over to HoneyBaked Ham, and the results were amazing. We always had a massive lunch crowd and we thought come the holidays that our lunch guests would pile into our Hickory Ham to purchase their ham products. We were wrong. They were actually driving a hour away to Charlotte to purchase their hams from the HoneyBaked there. Sure, our lunch was good, but there were no better holiday product than the hams an hour away at HoneyBaked.
When we officially switched our first store over to a HoneyBaked, instantly, people were thrilled that a HoneyBaked was open a little closer to their homes. That’s what HoneyBaked gives you – a name. The name really sells itself. And, as a franchisee, you cannot find another restaurant with the hours we have with the ease of operations. Now, we are preparing to open our fourth HoneyBaked Ham. This is definitely a company I love being a part of.”
Matt Davis
Four locations throughout North Carolina
“After retiring in 1997, my wife and I spent two years enjoying the usual retirement activities before deciding that we wanted something more. After researching several business opportunities, we kept coming back to the HoneyBaked Ham brand. As loyal HoneyBaked Ham consumers we understood the power of the brand and after learning more about the HoneyBaked opportunity at a Discovery Day session we knew that this was the best franchise business for us and our community.
The lifestyle and HoneyBaked Ham brand are the keys to the operation of our HoneyBaked Ham franchise. Since the opening of the Café, HoneyBaked has become even more of a non-seasonal business that provides for businesses and families year round. The strength of the HoneyBaked Ham brand continues to bring customers in and the flexibility of the business allows us to tailor our hours of operation to provide for what our customers and employees need.”
Kelly White
Silverdale, WA
“The HoneyBaked Ham franchise opportunity was very attractive to me for multiple reasons, but mainly because of the outstanding brand recognition and the appeal of flexible hours and cooking processes. Growing up in Texas, my family ate a HoneyBaked Ham every year for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, so naturally I built a love for the great product. Everyone knows the HoneyBaked Ham brand, which made opening my own location a smart business decision.”
Les Pierce
Corpus Christi, TX
“I initially invested in the HoneyBaked Ham franchise as a great way to invest in my family’s future, and have since been rewarded with not only a rich product, but also a rich support system from everyone in the HoneyBaked family. My experience has been great and continues to meet my high expectations day in and day out. The product is also something that I can believe in, as it is an incredible high value product that I feel 100 percent whole heartedly comfortable recommending to anyone.”
Paul White
Three locations spread throughout Oregon
“I’m proud to be with a company that has such an outstanding product and widespread brand recognition within the specialty foods industry. It’s a truly rewarding experience when you see and hear the positive feelings the HoneyBaked Ham brand invokes from consumers who purchase and eat our product. When people find out I own a HoneyBaked Ham franchise, they typically say ‘Oh my God, that’s the best ham I’ve ever had.’ ”
Diane Huffer
Omaha, NE
