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Franchising vs. Starting from Scratch — Some Important Differences

Starting a fried chicken restaurant is a terrific way to make your living — and we ought to know! We’ve been doing it for over 50 years, and in that time, we’ve learned a thing or two about not only how to cook and serve the best fried chicken in our industry, but also how to operate our restaurants efficiently and successfully.  So, if you’re someone who’s thinking about starting a fried chicken restaurant business, we can tell you there are two ways to go about that: you can start from scratch and take on all the hard work and responsibilities yourself, or you can partner with a franchise brand like Golden Chick, and enjoy the benefits that come with that partnership. Here, we’ll take a look at a few of the differences between going it alone and investing in a franchise.

Become Part of an Established Brand

One of the most important benefits of partnering with Golden Chick is the immediate access you’ll get to the recognition and respect of our brand name, one we’ve taken 50+ years to establish. Golden Chick is already a favorite of thousands of folks across the country, which means when you open your franchise doors, you won’t have to work as hard to build your reputation as you would if you were going it alone. We’ve already done it for you! Working under the umbrella of our brand also means your marketing dollar will go further, because it’ll be quicker and easier to reach your demographic, many of whom already know and trust the Golden Chick name. Starting a fried chicken restaurant business with us also means you’ll gain access to the recognized trademarks and slogans that have come to define our brand.

Starting a Fried Chicken Business with Us Means Expert Training and Support 

There’s often a lot to worry about when you go into business, and one of the biggest concerns many new owners have is whether or not they’ve got the experience or know-how to make a go of it. Fortunately, when you partner with Golden Chick, that’s much less of a concern. Of course, no one can guarantee you’ll succeed as a new business owner, but enjoying the training and support of a franchisor like Golden Chick can -make a real difference. We make sure that starting a fried chicken restaurant business with us means you receive comprehensive training and support that helps prepare you for business before, during, and after you open your Golden Chick’s doors. Some of the ways we support you include:

  • Helping you with the site selection process
  • Providing a list of approved equipment vendors 
  • Sharing Golden Chick’s proprietary recipes
  • Supplying you with effective marketing materials and programs
  • Scheduling visits from Regional Directors who can help you solve problems that might arise

Help like this is simply not available to anyone starting their business from scratch, which is why many new business owners opt to partner with a franchisor like Golden Chick when starting a fried chicken restaurant business.

A Proven Business Model to Help Pave the Way

When you partner with Golden Chick to make your dream of business ownership a reality, you benefit from our time-tested business model to help lay the groundwork for success. We’ve spent over a half a century perfecting our approach, and have worked the kinks out of the day-to-day operations of running a Golden Chick franchise. That means you’ll spend less time on guesswork and more time on growth! From hiring staff to marketing approaches to buying inventory, our model has an answer for just about everything and can empower you to feel confident and ready to meet the challenges of business ownership. This kind of roadmap to success is simply not available to you when you begin your small business from scratch.

We know you probably have questions about starting a fried chicken restaurant business — and we’re here to answer them, 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.

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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