Chick-fil-A - Franchise
The Chick-fil-A® franchise is based in Atlanta, Georgia and has over 1,900 locations in 42 states in the U.S.
Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise:
| Liquid Capital: | $10,000 What does Liquid Capital mean? |
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| Total Investment: | $130,975 - $1,044,200 What does Total Investment mean? |
Options
Options available to franchisees:
| Financing: | Available |
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| Training: | Available |
| Veteran Discount: | 50% off of the Initial Franchise Fee |
Franchisor Details
Facts about this franchise:
| Total Units: | 1900 |
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| Home Office: | Atlanta, GA |
| Year Founded: | 1967 |
| Franchising Since: | 1987 |
What Does a Chick-fil-A Franchise Cost?
Interested parties should have at least $10,000 in liquid capital to invest. Franchisees can expect to make a total investment of $130,975 - $1,044,200. They also offer financing as well as a discount for veterans (50% off of the Initial Franchise Fee). *
About the Chick-fil-A® Franchise
Founded by Truett Cathy in Hapeville, Georgia in 1946, Chick-fil-A has expanded to become the largest chicken fast food franchise in the U.S. with over 1900 locations in 42 states. Based in Atlanta, GA, the franchise is still family owned and privately held. Each year thousands of entrepreneurs apply for a Chick-fil-A franchise but only a handful will actually receive the opportunity.
Training & Support
Chick-fil-A offers franchise opportunities for an initial investment of $10,000. Franchisees, who are called Operators, are given exclusive rights to operate a Chick-fil-A franchise after successfully completing the training program. Additional franchise support and training is also made available.
Ideal Candidate
Chick-fil-A Operators should be looking for a full-time business opportunity and have a proven leadership track record. Ideal candidates will be successful at managing their personal finances and should be interested in growing a business while having no other active business ventures.
Last Updated 1/12/16
The above information has been compiled from the franchisor’s 2015 FDD.
The above summary is for informational purposes only, and Franchise Gator does not guarantee its accuracy or accept any other liability in connection with this summary or franchise offering.
Availability
Chick-fil-A is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
Interested parties should have at least $10,000 in liquid capital to invest.
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