Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Food & Beverage 2025 FDD Analysis Est. 1964 (62+ years) No Item 19

Key FDD Facts

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Initial Investment

$427K - $2.3M

Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment

55th percentile | 26% below the Food & Beverage industry average

Franchise Fee

$10K

Item 5 — Initial Franchise Fee

System Size

2,684 units

Item 20 — Outlets & Franchisee Info (+135 new)

Years in Business

62+ years

Item 1 — Founded 1964

Item 19 (Earnings Claims)

Not Disclosed

No financial performance representations made

0

Company-Owned Units

55

Item 20 — Franchisor-Operated Locations

Financing Available Owner-Operator Required

Data shown is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

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Industry Benchmarks

vs 388 Food & Beverage peers
Initial InvestmentHigher than 55% of peers
Franchise FeeLower than 96% of peers
System Size (Units)Higher than 96% of peers

Food & Beverage Industry Averages

Avg Investment

$573,263$1,450,288

Avg Franchise Fee

$37,965

Avg System Size

453 units

Franchises Analyzed

388

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