5/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

4 /10
Higher than 62% of peers
4 /10
Higher than 65% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
The franchises described in this disclosure document are for quick-service restaurants specializing in the sale of fried chicken and other quick-service food under the service mark "Church’s Chicken" ("Restaurants" or "Church’s Restaurants"). Cajun Global LLC ("Cajun"), a Delaware limited liability company, offers these rights.
Company Background
Church's Chicken is a quick-serve restaurant specializing in the sale of fried chicken and other quick-service food. They are known for their Original and Spicy Fried Chicken, freshly prepared with Church's secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices.
Franchise Opportunity
The fried chicken market is crowded, and the competition is fierce. We know that most of our competitors offer a limited menu with only one or two entrees to choose from. At Church's Chicken, we're proud to serve you more than just fried chicken! Our menu features delicious sides like fries and coleslaw, sandwiches like the Spicy Biscuit Sandwich and even home-style meals including our ultimate comfort food - Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy. (Pro tip: try it on biscuits!) Solution : If you are looking for an alternative to boring fast food chains or unhealthy takeout options, Church's Chicken can help! With dozens of locations in your area offering a variety of mouthwatering meals at affordable prices served by friendly staff members who make sure your order is right every time, there has never been a better time to visit us today!
Corporate Structure
Cajun Global LLC  is a Delaware limited liability company formed on January 14, 2011. Their principal business address is 980 Hammond Drive, N.E., Suite 1100, Atlanta, Georgia 30328-6161.

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. Restaurants (Sit-Down) Industry

$915,134 / unit

Franchise Type: Standard

Average Revenue During 2019

$915,134
$237,613
Industry Low
$4,847,944
Industry High

Average Gross Profit Per Unit

Compared vs. Restaurants (Sit-Down) Industry

$369,714 / unit

Franchise Type: Standard

Average Gross Profit During 2019

$369,714
$369,714
Industry Low
$867,282
Industry High

Franchisee Attrition

4 /10
This franchise's rate of attrition in 2014 of 5.55% was Slightly Higher than the 5% in the Restaurants (Sit-Down) industry. Generally speaking, a higher rate of attrition represents a less stable franchise system and a lower rate of attrition indicates a more successful system
What's Included in franchise attrition?
We define the franchisee attrition rate as the sum of terminations, re-acquisitions by franchisor, non-renewals, and ceased operations, divided by the number of outlest at the start of the year. It is a strong indicator of the strength of the underlying operating model

Franchise Types Available

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Employee Contact Database

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Distribution of Church's Franchisees

Church's Franchise System Development in 2024

Historical Church's System Growth

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Church's business?
Franchisees typically require at least $1,114,650 to $1,636,300 investment to get their Church's business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Church's?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $50,000 in fees directly to Church's in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Church's franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Church's business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual Church's unit is approximately $915,134. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure document
How long do I need to commit to running a Church's unit? What is my contractual commitment?
Church's franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 20 year contract initially. The renewal length is 10 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

Accessibility

4 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $1,114,650 to $1,636,300 which is Much Higher than the $0 to $0 average in the Restaurants (Sit-Down) 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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