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Golden Chick Franchise

Quick-service restaurant specializing in fried chicken

Howard Walker opened the first Golden Fried Chicken location in San Marcos, Texas, in 1967. The restaurants, which served fried chicken, chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, biscuits and other favorites, quickly spread through Texas and Oklahoma.

In 1996, the name was changed from Golden Fried Chicken to Golden Chick. The conversion included an image update and the addition of new menu items, such as Golden Roasted Chicken and a variety of new side items to go along with all the existing menu item favorites. Free-standing and co-branded units offer dine-in, takeout, drive-thru, catering and optional delivery service.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Golden Chick franchise?

Total Investment: $461,900-$832,700
Initial Franchise Fee: $15,000
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years
Renewal Fee: $10K

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Golden Chick News

Golden Chick Restaurants And Former Dallas Cowboy - All Pro Jay Novacek Join Forces To Support The Boy Scouts Of America Circle Ten Council.
Golden Chick has been the host sponsor for four years. During this time, BSA - Jay Novacek - Golden Chick Sporting Clays Invitational has been the largest sporting clays fund raising event for the Boy Scouts of America. To date pledges for the October 13, 2000, event is over $400,000. This will b... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Golden Chick open? 1967
When did Golden Chick start franchising? 1972

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	66	0	0	10
2004	61	0	0	10
2003	58	0	0	9
2002	57	0	4	10
2001	58	0	4	10

Expansion Plans

United States: South, South East,

Financing Options

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

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

28% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 15

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

• Chicken/Wings Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $250K to $500K

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