Chicken Franchise Opportunities & Cost | FDD Data

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a chicken franchise cost?

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.

Are chicken franchises a good investment?

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.

What is the cheapest chicken franchise to open?

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.

What royalty do chicken franchises charge?

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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