How Much Does a Chick-Fil-A Franchise Cost?
Friday May 22, 2009
Got $5000 laying around? Then you can forget the burgers and throw your money down on a license to operate a Chick-Fil-A. But get in line. Chick-Fil-A only gives about 75 of the 10,000 applicants per year the right to operate a franchise, and along with this right comes strict stipulations.
Your store will be closed on Sunday to give employees a day off to rest or worship. You will not own the property upon which the store sits, nor will you be allowed to select your location. Investment information is conspicuously missing from the company’s website as well as the net, but good credit with a proven business track record will get you considered for a franchise. You will have to surender a whopping 50% of the monthly net profits.
If you looking for a low cost franchise and low on cash, maybe Chick-Fil-A is the way to go. As long as you don't mind giving away 50% of the net profits (income after expenses.) You may feel more like a Chick-Fil-A employee, but you are only risking the $5000 franchise fee.
Hi Don,
A weird franchise model, huh? As long as it works for them, It’s ok, right?
Tough for industry folks like me to wrap my arms around.
The Franchise King
Joel Libava
let me get this straight…you only pay 5000 for the right to operate/manage/own your own business….in a great location on a corner lot you can pay 1,000,000 dollars. the lot..the building is around 800,000 the equipment is around 300,000…..for a grand total of 2.3 million dollars, and your outlay is only 5000 sounds like a great way to get started and stay with a company for life…..i know a few operators who after its all split with Chick-fil-a they earn between 125,000-225,000 a year….and once they get the restauarant up and running properly they work about 35 hours a week……..most franchisees/operators/owners work there butts off and don’t make that kind of money…..you really need to do your homework, before you blast Chick-fil-a……