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Make it Great: What to Look for When Investing in a Chicken Restaurant Franchise

If you’re thinking of investing in a chicken restaurant franchise, it’s important to do your homework, because not all franchise opportunities are created equal. While it’s true that there are plenty of them to choose from, some investments are simply better than others. With that said, as you do your research and compare your choices, it’s a good idea to keep a few questions in mind. Here, we’ll look at three of them.

What Does the Industry Look Like?

Deciding to start a business can be an exciting and emotional process, but it’s important to try and remain objective, too. You don’t want to sink your hard-earned resources into a business that’s part of a stagnant industry. The good news is, investing in a chicken restaurant franchise with Golden Chick allows you to capitalize on a thriving market, one that shows little sign of slowing down! In fact, the demand for our honest, southern-style fried chicken has never been better, as more and more people discover the delicious goodness of our time-tested recipes. Joining the Golden Chick family means you’ll be part of a brand that is well-positioned to not only thrive in our industry, but help to define it!

Where Does the Brand Sit in That Industry?

Our fried chicken and other tasty dishes have been satisfying appetites and putting smiles on faces for nearly 50 years, which means when you become part of Golden Chick by investing in a chicken restaurant franchise with us, you’ll derive the immediate benefits of a recognized and established brand. Thousands of families across the country have been enjoying our menu of Golden Tenders, slow-roasted and crispy fried chicken, southern-fried catfish, and mouth-watering sides and extras, so much so that the Golden Chick name has become synonymous with old-fashioned goodness. People trust us to deliver delicious meals, every time!

What Corporate Support Can I Expect?

A key component of the franchise business model is training and support; in fact, it’s such an important aspect of the model that it helps to define the difference between becoming a franchisee and starting your small business from scratch. But here again, there are vast differences between franchise opportunities. Not all franchisor training and support is as comprehensive as ours. The Golden Chick difference includes:

  • Assistance in the site selection process, grand opening, and post-opening support
  • A list of approved equipment vendors with proven track records
  • Effective marketing materials and programs
  • A Franchise Advisory Committee that gives franchisees a voice on key issues
  • Regional Directors who will make store visits to help solve problems related to costs, quality assurance, and other issues.

We believe it’s vital that all our franchisees receive comprehensive training and support, not just because they deserve it, but because the continued success of our brand depends on it. We also believe that when you compare options, the Golden Chick opportunity stands out from the competition in ways that make us a smart move for anyone thinking of joining our industry.

Ready to find out more about investing in a chicken restaurant franchise with Golden Chick? 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.

Contact Golden Chick today to learn more about how we can help you make the most of this unique investment opportunity.

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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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