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Promoted Opportunities
Initial Investment
LOW: $413,300
HIGH: $1,336,600
Change in Units
-3.7% -62 UNITS (1 Year)
-4.8% -80 UNITS (3 Years)
Company Profile
Founded
1952
Franchising Since
1969 (48 Years)
Corporate Address
980 Hammond Dr., #1100 Atlanta, GA 30328
CEO
Jim Hyatt
Parent Company
Cajun Global LLC
About Church's Chicken
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.
Financials
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
5%
Ad Royalty Fee
5%
Units (Locations)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Operations & Franchisor Support
Training Onsite: 5 weeks
Additional Training: At training restaurant
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Meetings
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Internet
Security
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Slicks
National Media
Regional Media
Absentee Ownership Allowed
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Updated: September 26th, 2016
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