Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits

Founded: 1972 Franchising since: 1976

5555 Glenridge Connector N.E., #300 Atlanta, Georgia 30342

Phone: (800)639-3780 Franchisee Association Popeyes International Franchise Association

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 100 employee(s); 6 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2007	1,507	34	276	61
2006	1,459	31	306	50
2005	1,427	28	315	56

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, United states, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Worldwide

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies

Total investment: $658K-971K+ Franchise fee: $30K

Ongoing royalty fee: 5% Term of agreement: 20 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $500K
Cash liquidity requirement: $250K
Business Experience:

• Industry experience
• General business experience
• Marketing skills
• Franchising experience

Operations

• 80% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 - 25
• Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 4 weeks

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Grand opening
• Internet
• Security/safety procedures
• Field operations/evaluations
• Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support

• Co-op advertising
• Ad slicks
• National media
• Regional advertising

Franchise 500® rank:
#85 (2008); #37 (2006); #39 (2005);

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#81 (2008); #93 (2006); #55 (2005);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#38 (2008); #36 (2006); #34 (2005);