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Opening a quick-service restaurant is a great way to enjoy more career freedom by investing in a thriving industry. We’ve made the process of getting started simple, and we believe there’s never been a better time to take the leap. Read on to learn more about the industry trends that bolster our opportunity and how we can help you leverage them.
Why Invest Now?
It’s no secret that chicken is having a moment. This classic American favorite has consistently been in-demand throughout our 50+ years in business, and it’s enjoyed special popularity in recent years.
QSR Magazine reports:
Chicken is seeing steady growth in U.S. quick-service and fast-casual restaurants. A significant portion is fried, a category that’s flourishing…The top seven chicken chains in QSR 50 rankings predominantly serve fried chicken items.
Why this jump in popularity?
For one thing, chicken is generally a less expensive protein to serve than beef (great news for our franchisees!) so most restaurants, especially QSR category restaurants, have shown extensive growth of chicken on their menus. In this regard, Golden Chick is ahead of the competition. We’ve been a category leader in chicken preparation for decades -- — fried and roasted as well as a variety of signature side dishes. Unlike the old guard chicken guys, we tout that over 50% of our protein mix is our signature Chicken Tenders. Therefore many of our loyal customers come back time after time to visit us.
Another reason for the popularity of chicken restaurants like ours could be that chicken is perceived as a healthier option than a hamburger – our traditional QSR competition. While Golden Chick has always prioritized quality and taste, many of our menu items can be customized to meet the dietary needs of our customers.
Chicken aside, quick-service restaurants (QSR) like Golden Chick are predicted to have market share growth moving forward. Americans love the convenience that we have to offer: homestyle meals on the go, without the wait of a sit-down restaurant. Our dedication to market research on QSR trends has helped Golden Chick franchisees to leverage the popularity of the model for years.
As we’ve just outlined, there’s never been a better time to open a quick-service restaurant.
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How Golden Chick Helps
Start Your Chicken Franchise
Starting your chicken franchise is easier than ever when you team up with Golden Chick. We’re dedicated to helping all our franchisees get their doors open as quickly and efficiently as possible. A few of the ways we do that include:
- Providing you with comprehensive training to get you up-to-speed on our business model
- Granting you access to valuable resources (such as marketing materials, operations manuals, ongoing training, and time-tested policies and procedures) that help you to open and operate your restaurant
- Helping you find just the right location for your new franchise
- Guiding you throughout the process of securing the equipment, fixtures, and other necessities required to open your doors
- Strong supply chain with bulk purchasing power, which allows us to pass on the savings to our franchisees
We’ve opened quick-service restaurants across the Southeast and our experience is invaluable to our franchisees.
The best way to learn more about the stages involved in starting your chicken franchise is to review our Franchising Process page under the Franchise Opportunity tab. There, we break down the key steps to ownership.
The first step in the process is to contact us. Whether you have specific questions or just want more information, we’ll be glad to help.
