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Our Fried Chicken Franchise Opportunity Has Remained Strong Despite COVID-19!

These days, most businesses across the country have had to readjust their ways of doing business because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Golden Chick fried chicken franchise opportunity is no exception. We knew our response to the health crisis, and the resulting effect it’s had on our economy, would have to be aggressive and comprehensive if we wanted to be there for our franchisees and keep the Golden Chick brand the exceptional one that it is today. But as we approach the end of the year and look back on its challenges, the good news is our brand has grown throughout 2020, despite the economic uncertainty, and our franchisees have benefited!

Before and After

Prior to the onset of the pandemic, our Golden Chick franchisees were dividing their sales in three ways: 

  • 70-75% were from drive-thru
  • 20% were on-site/sit-down meals
  • 5% were through third-party delivery services

Not surprisingly, COVID-19 changed all that. Since the onset of the pandemic, 90% of the business our franchisees see is through their drive-thrus, and 10% by way of third-party delivery options. As a result, because we’ve been able to continue providing communities with our delicious menu items in safe and convenient ways, our stores have seen little to no decrease in sales, and no location has been forced to lay off employees. If anything, many of our franchisees have had to hire more staff to meet the growing demand for our wholesome and affordable meals. 

Furthermore, pre-pandemic, the average order price was $8.25 at lunch and $23.00 at dinner; since the pandemic, our Family Bucket meals prepared as a home-cooked meal has grown in popularity. With enough food to feed a group, the average price per order ranges from $20 to $30 for both lunch and dinner.  All our Golden Chick locations have seen a double-digit sales increase, year over year, as well as growth in their new customer base. In short, our fried chicken franchise opportunity is not only recession-proof —it’s pandemic-proof!

Our Support Is Essential and Comprehensive

Of course, as hard-working as our franchisees are, they wouldn’t be nearly as able to weather an uncertain economy if they didn’t have the Golden Chick corporate team behind them. Our deep relationships with vendors and suppliers mean our franchisees enjoy regular twice-weekly deliveries of the products they’ll need to keep their customers happy — and all at great price points, even during shortages. The Golden Chick corporate office handles all the logistics of the supply chain, leaving our franchisees free to concentrate on customer service and business growth. We’re committed to the success of our franchisees not just because our reputable name depends on it, but because they deserve it. That’s the Golden Chick way!  

2020 Growth

The good news is, despite a year that’s had its share of ups and downs, the Golden Chick fried chicken franchise opportunity is a robust one and showing no signs of slowing down! In this year alone, we’ve opened 14 new locations and will open 8 more before the end of the year, making 2020 our strongest year yet. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2021!

Ready to take advantage of the Golden Chick fried chicken franchise opportunity? We’d love to hear from you, so get in touch today!

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A Multi-Unit Quick-Service Restaurant Franchise Opportunity

Opening a single Golden Chick franchise is simple for us, so opening multiple locations simultaneously is never an issue. There are lots of great reasons to invest in multiple restaurants, but one of the most compelling is the opportunity for additional profit: the more locations you have open, the more people you can serve! And our restaurants have proven to be popular with all sorts of customers. We’ll simplify the process of opening multiple Golden Chick franchises by…

  • Establishing a market wide development plan.
  • Scouting locations with you.
  • Guiding you in finding the right teams to manage daily operations.
  • Connecting you with suppliers who can help you build out your locations and secure equipment, signage, and small wares to prepare you for a successful restaurant opening.
  • Implementing marketing campaigns to spread the word about each of your new locations.

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Your Grand Opening and Beyond

 
Whether you signed your franchise agreement and paid your initial franchise fee at Discovery Day or sometime soon after, we can now get started with the process of making your Golden Chick restaurant a reality.
There’s a lot involved in opening a Golden Chick restaurant. Our decades of experience give us unique insight into the steps of the process and we’re able to guide our franchisees through every step, including but not limited to:
 

  • Site selection utilizing our analytical tools to identify targeted areas that have a strong presence for a Golden Chick customer base
  • Identifying viable locations
  • Providing you with a set of Prototypical plans ready to be modified for local codes
  • An approved list of fixtures, furnishings, and equipment vendors
  • Providing a list of pre-approved engineers, architects and contractors that can assist in securing the necessary permits and permissions required to build or remodel your Golden Chick location, locally
  • Initial pre-opening training and opening support

 
These are just a few of the ways we simplify the process to assist you to achieve a successful Golden Chick restaurant opening.
 
Then, we’ll continue to work with you as your business grows, providing you with ongoing training and guidance.

Discovery Day

 
You will be invited to the Golden Chick Support Center to meet senior team members that head up corporate support functions such as training, marketing, operations, construction and supply chain. This is a great time to get answers to any questions that you’ve yet to ask. This is the team that has the answers.
 
Time is set aside for a one-on-one discussion with members of the Executive Team to get to know you, and you them. If the parties agree, Discovery Day will end with the signing of your initial franchise agreement.

Due Diligence & Proforma

 
During Step 3 you will contact as many current franchisees as you like. Ask them about their experience with Golden Chick, “why they chose the brand”. How long to build your Golden Chick? What should I pay my manager? Get the answers to your questions from Golden Chick operators that live the brand every day.
 
Next you will prepare a financial proforma for your proposed Golden Chick. We will provide you a format and guidelines that you can complete or enlist your accountant/financial advisor’s help. It is important that you understand the P&L, and your lender is going to want to know that you understand the numbers as well. Once completed, we will review together to ensure that your expectations are reasonable and realistic.

Reviewing the Details

 
Early in the process it is important for both parties to learn about each other to ensure that our goals are aligned and realistic. It is critical that potential franchisees are a good fit for the Golden Chick culture and process. You should walk away from this discussion feeling that you want to proceed to the next step.
 
If it seems like we’d be a good fit, we’ll take some time to review the details of the investment with you. You’ll be provided with a copy of our franchise disclosure document (FDD) which breaks down everything you need to know about starting a quick-service restaurant with Golden Chick. While you’re reading the fine print, we’ll learn more about your background and ensure that you’re well-qualified to become a franchisee.

Ops Assessment

 
Hosted by an Operations Training Specialist, you will attend an introduction to Golden Chick operations providing you with an overview of the restaurant layout; key employee positions in a typical Golden Chick and their responsibilities; products, systems and much more.
 
We want you leaving this 4-5 hour overview with an understanding of what it takes to deliver on the Golden Chick experience of friendly, helpful service, delicious Golden Chick meals and a clean and sanitary facility. Given the current environment, this was never more important!

Introductory Call

 
Once you contact us, we’ll be in touch soon to provide you with more details about our brand and the investment. We’ll want to know more about you and your interest in starting a Golden Chick restaurant, and we’ll let you know the basics.
 

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