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| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angry ChickzFood & Beverage· Est. 2023 | Disclosed | $50K | $611K - $1.5M | 6% | 2 | |
| BHC ChickenFood & Beverage· Est. 2022 | None | $40K | $413K - $1.5M | 4.5% | — | |
| Big ChickenFood & Beverage· Est. 2020 | Disclosed | $40K | $682K - $1.5M | 6% | 22 | |
| BirdcallFood & Beverage | Disclosed | $50K | $702K - $2.4M | 6% | 0 | |
| BojanglesFood & Beverage· Est. 2020 | Disclosed | $35K | $2.9M - $4.0M | 4% | 591 | |
| BonchonFood & Beverage· Est. 2011 | Disclosed | $35K | $263K - $1.3M | 4% | 143 | |
| Buffalo Wild WingsFood & Beverage· Est. 1990 | Disclosed | $25K | $2.5M - $4.9M | 5% | 549 | |
| Buffalo's CafeFood & Beverage | Disclosed | — | $857K - $2.9M | 6% | 12 | |
| Cap't LouiFood & Beverage· Est. 2015 | Disclosed | $50K | $230K - $833K | 4.5% | 17 | |
| Champs ChickenFood & Beverage | None | — | $9K - $349K | — | 400 | |
| Chester'sFood & Beverage· Est. 2002 | None | $2K | $28K - $307K | — | 918 | |
| Chick-fil-AFood & Beverage· Est. 2019 | Disclosed | $10K | $586K - $3.4M | 7–10% | 2,795 | |
| Chicken Guy!Food & Beverage· Est. 2019 | None | $50K | $735K - $3.0M | 6% | 8 | |
| Chicken in a Barrel BBQFood & Beverage· Est. 2016 | Disclosed | $35K | $228K - $596K | 6% | 6 | |
| Chicken Salad ChickFood & Beverage· Est. 2012 | Disclosed | $50K | $777K - $1.0M | 5% | 252 | |
| Church's ChickenFood & Beverage· Est. 2011 | Disclosed | $20K | $610K - $1.9M | 5% | 722 | |
| Cluck FaceFood & Beverage· Est. 2024 | Disclosed | $45K | $169K - $798K | 7% | 1 | |
| Culver'sFood & Beverage | Disclosed | $65K | $3.4M - $10.3M | 4% | 1,041 | |
| Dave's Hot ChickenFood & Beverage· Est. 2006 | None | $40K | $824K - $4.1M | 6% | 348 | |
| Golden ChickFood & Beverage | Disclosed | $30K | $810K - $1.9M | 4% | 206 | |
| Huey Magoo's Chicken TendersFood & Beverage | None | $35K | $811K - $2.9M | 5% | 85 |
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Chicken franchise costs range widely by format — from about $250,000 for compact wing and tender shops to $2 million or more for full fast-food restaurants with drive-thru lanes. Real estate and equipment drive most of the difference. Item 7 of each FDD gives the exact initial investment range.
Chicken is one of the fastest-growing segments in quick-service food, and brands that disclose Item 19 let you review real average unit volumes before committing. Returns depend on location, labor, and commodity costs. Use the Item 19 filter above to find chicken franchises that publish financial performance.
The most affordable chicken franchise opportunities are usually smaller wing, tender, or ghost-kitchen concepts that need less square footage and equipment, and some start under $300,000. Sort the table by lowest investment to compare entry costs across brands.
Chicken franchise royalties generally fall between 4% and 6% of gross sales, with an additional advertising-fund contribution in most systems. Every ongoing fee is spelled out in Item 6 of the FDD. Compare royalty and ad-fund rates brand by brand in the table above.
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