You will operate a quick-service restaurant specializing in the sale of fried chicken, seafood and other quick service food under the name "Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen" ("Restaurant").
Company Background
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a quick-service restaurant with over 40 years of history, proudly serving the world its authentic Louisiana cuisine. With more than 2,000 restaurants in 25 countries around the world, Popeyes offers guests quality chicken and seafood dishes including our signature fried chicken. Our menu consists of four different types of fried chicken: mild, spicy, extra crispy and classic; as well as seafood such as shrimp and crawfish. We also offer side dishes like red beans & rice, jambalaya and gumbo to give you a taste of New Orleans right at your local Popeyes location.
Franchise Opportunity
You want to start a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchise, but you're not sure if it's the right decision. Owning your own business is an incredibly rewarding experience, but it's also a big decision. Making the wrong choice could mean years of wasted time and money. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a well-established brand with a proven track record. With over 2,000 restaurants in the U.S. and around the world, Popeyes has everything you need to get started on your path to success.
Corporate Structure
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc was formed as a Minnesota corporation on July 27, 1992 under the name America’s Favorite Chicken Company. They changed their name to AFC Enterprises, Inc. on October 7, 1996 and to Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, Inc. on January 17, 2014. They do business under their corporate name and under the names “Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits” and “Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen”. Their principal business address is 5707 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, Florida 33126.
Royalties and Marketing Fees
Royalties : 5% of Gross Sales
Royalties : 4% of Gross Sales
Royalties : Currently, 0.25% to 2.6% of Gross Sales as established by Local Advertising Co-op (in addition to Advertising Contribution)
Earnings Transparency
10 /10
This Franchise discloses far more 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 "Free Standing Restaurants" Units
Average Revenue Per Unit
Compared vs. QSR Industry
$1,821,041 / unit
Franchise Type: Free Standing Restaurants
Average Revenue During 2022
$1,821,041
$282,742 Industry Low
$2,481,031 Industry High
Financial Performance of "In-Line" Units
Average Revenue Per Unit
Compared vs. QSR Industry
$1,707,897 / unit
Franchise Type: In-Line
Average Revenue During 2022
$1,707,897
$282,742 Industry Low
$2,481,031 Industry High
Financial Performance of "Food Court Restaurants" Units
Average Revenue Per Unit
Compared vs. QSR Industry
$1,275,793 / unit
Franchise Type: Food Court Restaurants
Average Revenue During 2022
$1,275,793
$282,742 Industry Low
$2,481,031 Industry High
Franchisee Attrition
10 /10
This franchise's rate of attrition in 2023
of 0.00%
was
Lower
than the 8% in the QSR 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
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FDD
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Distribution of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Franchisees
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Franchise System Development in 2021
FAQ
How much investment do I need to start my own Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen business?
Franchisees typically require at least
$94,600 to
$3,545,800 investment to get their
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least
$15,000 in fees directly to
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchise? What are
the average revenues for a typical Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen unit is approximately
$1,821,041. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure
document
How long do I need to commit to running a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen unit? What
is my contractual commitment?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 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
1 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from
$94,600 to $384,500
which is
Much Lower
than the $619,545 to $1,693,635 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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