Chick-fil-A
Food & Restaurants
The Chick-fil-A franchise is the third largest fast-food franchise, and the largest franchise offering chicken in America. The company operates 2,000 franchises across 46 states. If you want to enter the quick-service restaurant industry and operate your own Chick-fil-A franchise, you can expect to pay an initial investment of $10,000. With its emphasis on family, and its early reputation for outspoken Christian values, the company has invited some controversy while still being able to attract broad American appeal. For example, there have been boycotts of the company due to the owner's views on traditional marriage. The restaurant serves breakfast before transitioning to its lunch and dinner menu and also offers customers catered selections from its menu for special events.

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Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2023

The fast-food industry is a billion-dollar business responsible for countless jobs and economic activity. In terms of quick-service restaurants (QSR), there is stiff competition to see who gets the most sales and social media traction. In fact, there is a "Chicken War" between the major QSRs like McDonalds, Wendy's and Burger King. Additionally, one of the most popular restaurants in the world and number three QSR in the U.S. is Chick-fil-A. The company supports its franchisees with a by a strong brand that is growing and seeking new team members to carry on the founder, S. Truett Cathy's philosophy of serving quality food and giving back to the community. Founded by Truett Cathy in Hapeville, Georgia in 1946, Chick-fil-A has expanded to 1900 locations in 42 states.

Based in Atlanta, GA, the franchise is still family owned and privately held. Each year, thousands of entrepreneurs apply for a Chick-fil-A franchise but only a handful will actually receive the opportunity. Those looking to franchise with Chick-fil-A should be looking for a full-time business opportunity and have a proven leadership track record. Ideal candidates will be successful at managing their personal finances and should be interested in growing a business while having no other active business ventures. The company is planning to expand across the American Midwest and Mountain states, as well as in the Northeast, California, Texas and Florida. As a stipulation with owning a Chick-fil-A, the restaurants must remain closed on Sundays for religious observance. This makes Chick-fil-A different for its competition, as it values principals over profit.

Company Details

Company Founded: 1967

Franchising Since: 1987

Franchise Enterprises: 2400

Corporate Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Support and Training Offered

In terms of training, franchises, or operators, can expect initial training for five to six weeks at the Atlanta headquarters. This training will cover food preparation, accounting, service, communications, marketing and more.

2023 Requirements Needed To Own

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Additional Information

Additional Categories Food & Restaurants
Number of Units Open 100+ UNITS
Cash Required More than $250,000
Passive Franchise No
Home Based Franchise No
Item 19 Franchise Yes
B2B No
Franchise Opportunities in Canada Yes
International Franchise Opportunities No
E2 Visa Franchise No

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