Golden Chick Franchising

CHICKEN FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in learning more about the top fried chicken franchise opportunity with Golden Chick Franchise? Please fill out the inquiry form below. A member of our franchise team will reach out to you shortly with more information about bringing Golden Chick Franchise to your area.

The minimum net worth required for Golden Chick Franchise opportunity is $350,000.

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Our Golden Reputation

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The Investment

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Franchise Fee

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Low Investment*

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Liquid Capital

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(*excluding any cost of real estate).

This information can be provided within the Golden Chick Item #7 in our Franchise Disclosure Document.

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Over 50 Years of QSR Restaurant Franchise Success & Only Getting Better

At Golden Chick we are all about two things: supporting our chicken franchise operators and providing the best-tasting food in our category. The Golden Chick franchise concept is a family-oriented quick-service restaurant (QSR) with dine-in, drive-thru, take out, and third-party delivery services. Our customers describe our concept best when they say we offer the best-tasting chicken and the best choice of sides in our industry. Our menu is comprised of signature products, from Golden fried chicken and Golden Tenders® made with our proprietary marination mixes and batters, to our hand-rubbed Golden roast chicken and Southern-style catfish.

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Highly Productive

It’s an exciting time to open a QSR franchise with Golden Chick. Not only is the QSR industry poised for steady growth, chicken franchise dishes like our Golden roast chicken and Golden Tenders® are experiencing a surge in popularity. The Golden Chick franchise brand is just the franchisor to help you leverage these industry trends. With over 50 years of experience, we know just how to:
 

Open a new restaurant
Get franchisees up-to-speed on how to run a chicken franchise restaurant
Implement a targeted marketing campaign
Keep our franchises running smoothly and efficiently

 
Our dedication to franchisees ensures that you’ll have answers to your questions, support and guidance, and an expert team behind you every step of the way. The future is bright at Golden Chick, and we’re seeking qualified franchise restaurant developers and operators to continue our strategic plan for growth.

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Leading Quick-Service Restaurant

As the originator of Golden Tenders®, we are “The Original & Still the Best”™ — which have become a mainstay of the QSR chicken franchise category. Our longevity, highly recognizable brand name, and beloved menu have made Golden Chick a leader among QSR franchises. Now is a great time to break into the industry with our expert guidance.

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Comprehensive Franchisee Training

We will work with you to prepare you for the grand opening of your chicken franchise and offer ongoing support. Our franchisees come from many different backgrounds, and we know that not everyone has experience in the food industry. With that in mind, we provided in-classroom and classroom training on topics such as:
 

Accounting and reporting
Ordering inventory
How to find and train your employees
Using our point-of-sale system
... and much more

 
We’ll even work with you on-site at your chicken franchise to ensure that you’ve got a good understanding of our systems and are implementing them properly. With our help, you’ll open your doors feeling confident and ready for business.

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The Beginning of Golden Chick

A former employee of another chicken franchise believed there had to be a better way to cook chicken and run a franchise system. Our founder saw an opportunity in a growing industry and Golden Fried Chicken was born of the desire to create delicious family-friendly meals that featured golden fried chicken and a franchise experience like no other. What started as one restaurant in central Texas in the late 60’s, grew to 39 chicken franchise locations by 1982, and in 1992 Golden Fried Chicken changed its name to Golden Chick. Our belief in the brand has allowed us to experience steady growth, with new restaurants opening throughout the region, bringing the chain-wide total today to over 225 stores, with over 20 new locations planned to open this year.

Our Chicken Franchise Has Been Satisfying Appetites for Decades! The Golden Chick Story.

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When you're researching franchise opportunities, you’ll quickly realize there aren’t many of them out there with the history or track record of Golden Chick. We’ve been serving our wholesome and delicious home-cooked-style meals and sides for decades. The longer we’ve been around, the more folks of all backgrounds and walks of life come to appreciate just how delicious our menu is. Taking advantage of our QSR franchise opportunity means you’ll become part of our proud heritage and benefit from our decades of fast food experience.

Who Are Our Franchisees?

Experienced Franchisees

If you’re looking to expand your franchise portfolio, our streamlined franchise model is just the opportunity you’ve been seeking.

Corporate Professionals

Do you want more flexibility and the potential for a greater income? Our franchisees are excited to learn and ready to put in the effort to build their own business.

Military Veterans

These are just a few types of franchisee we often work with – check out our Ideal Candidate page to learn more about what we look for in our investors.

Benefits of Our Chicken Franchise

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Site Selection Assistance 

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Franchise Advisory Committee - Gives franchisees a voice on key issues

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Golden Chick's proprietary recipes

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Field support to improve operational efficiencies 

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A list of approved vendor partners with a proven track record

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Great pricing on food and packaging without a markup

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Grand Opening Support

INTRODUCING THE CHICKEN FRANCHISE VETERANS PROGRAM AT GOLDEN CHICK 

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We proudly work with VetFran, a strategic initiative of the International Franchise Association and the Franchise Education and Research Foundation. VetFran is designed to give veterans the step up that they deserve. This includes discounts at franchise companies and discounted membership for veterans interested in starting a franchise restaurant.

To learn more about the Golden Chick VetFran program, please contact us at:

montyw@goldenchick.com

This information can be provided within the Golden Chick Item #5 in our Franchise Disclosure Document.

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