Church's Chicken

Chicken

About

Founded

1952

Franchising Since

1969 (49 Years)

Corporate Address

980 Hammond Dr., #1100
Atlanta, GA 30328

CEO

Jim Hyatt

Parent Company

Cajun Global LLC

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment ⓘ

$413,300 - $1,336,600

Net-worth Requirement ⓘ

$1,500,000

Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ

$650,000

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ

$15,000 - $15,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

Ad Royalty Fee

Support Options

Ongoing Support

Newsletter

Meetings/Conventions

Toll-Free Line

Grand Opening

Online Support

Security/Safety Procedures

Field Operations

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising

Ad Templates

National Media

Regional Advertising

On-The-Job Training:

5 weeks

Additional Training:

At training restaurant

Absentee Ownership Allowed

Bio

Retired incubator salesman George W. Church Sr. had the idea in 1952 to offer fried chicken in a fast-food setting. The first Church's Fried Chicken to Go opened in across the street from the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, and sold only fried chicken. French fries and jalapenos were added to the menu in 1955. Today, the menu has expanded to include other traditional sides such as coleslaw, biscuits, mashed potatoes and fried okra, as well as desserts and dipping sauces.

Cost

Initial Investment: Low - $413,300 High - $1,336,600

Units

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Franchise Financing

Using 401(K)/IRA Funds

Tax Penalty-Free
Debt Free
Expert Guidance

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Updated: September 26th, 2016

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