5/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

2 /10
Higher than 87% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
The franchised business being offered is Chick-fil-A. It is the development of a system of retail quick-service restaurants specializing in a boneless breast of chicken sandwich.
Company Background
Chick-fil-A is a quick service chicken restaurant specializing in the best boneless breast of chicken sandwiches. The company was founded by Truett Cathy on September 13, 1946 and has been providing customers with quality food ever since. Chick-fil-A invests heavily into their franchisee relationships to ensure that each customer receives a great experience. As a result, Chick fil A has one of the highest levels of customer loyalty for any fast food chain in the world with an average score higher than 8 out of 10 according to Brand Keys' 2017 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index survey. We are committed to serving only high quality products made from fresh ingredients and without artificial colors or flavors. This commitment results in better taste for our customers
Franchise Opportunity
A lot of people love Chick-fil-A, but it's hard to get a franchise. It's so hard to get a Chick-fil-A franchise because they are only interested in the best candidates. They have some of the most stringent criteria for choosing their franchisees and will not consider anyone who does not meet all the requirements listed below. If you want your own Chick-fil-A restaurant, be sure you check off every requirement on this list before applying! This is how you know if you're ready to start working with them.
Corporate Structure
The franchisor is Chick-fil-A, Inc., a Georgia corporation, with its brand originating in 1946, and its principal business address at 5200 Buffington Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30349-2998.
Royalties and Marketing Fees

Royalties : 15.0% of revenue

Earnings Transparency

7 /10
This Franchise discloses slightly more information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry

Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet

Financial Performance of "Standard" Units

Average Revenue Per Unit

Compared vs. QSR Industry

$2,082,935 / unit

Franchise Type: Standard

Average Revenue During 2020

$2,082,935
$173,917
Industry Low
$2,256,060
Industry High

Franchise Types Available

# Type Investment Fees

Employee Contact Database

# Name Position Phone Number Email Address

Distribution of Chick-fil-A (Operator) Franchisees

Chick-fil-A (Operator) Franchise System Development in 2024

Historical Chick-fil-A (Operator) System Growth

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Chick-fil-A (Operator) business?
Franchisees typically require at least $426,735 to $2,339,525 investment to get their Chick-fil-A (Operator) business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Chick-fil-A (Operator)?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $10,000 in fees directly to Chick-fil-A (Operator) in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Chick-fil-A (Operator) franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Chick-fil-A (Operator) business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual Chick-fil-A (Operator) unit is approximately $2,082,935. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure document
How long do I need to commit to running a Chick-fil-A (Operator) unit? What is my contractual commitment?
The standard length for an initial franchise contract is 10 years. Renewals are also generally 10 years

Accessibility

2 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $426,735 to $2,339,525 which is Much Higher than the $0 to $0 average in the QSR industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

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