Wondering How to Open a Chicken Franchise Territory of at Least 5 Locations Over 5 Years?
Here Are Some Requirements To Start a Franchise
If you’re wondering how to open a chicken franchise territory with Church’s Texas Chicken®, we’re proud to say the process of becoming our multi-unit franchisee is a straightforward one that involves our guidance and expertise at all times. We're looking for experienced investors who have the drive and resources to open five restaurants over five years.
With that in mind, we like to see candidates who demonstrate certain characteristics and meet specific criteria. These include certain financial requirements and the ability to lead a team, multitask, and see the big picture. Keep reading to find out more about who makes the ideal Church’s Texas Chicken® franchisee and how we help them establish and grow their territory.
The Financials: $5M in Capital
We're looking for serious multi-unit investors who have a background in the quick-service restaurant industry and are ready to grow their portfolios with an established brand that has been pleasing people for over 70 years. We've adopted a multi-unit strategy for growth because we know it comes with numerous benefits for both the brand and our franchisees and can mean quicker growth all around.
We look for franchise candidates who can demonstrate $5 million in capital and are ready to build out their territory of five restaurants within five years. Coming to our opportunity with this goal in mind can make it easier for investors to plan and strategize, and we’re prepared to help them with real estate guidance, marketing help, and a time-tested business model that takes the guesswork out of things.
Expert Site Selection Help
We know how important it is to find the right location for each one of your restaurants, so when you open a chicken franchise with us, we're very involved in the site selection process. Our real estate experts will work closely with you to help you narrow down your choices, using criteria that include:
- Accessibility
- Demographics
- Visibility
- Competition
- Parking
- Zoning
- And much more
We will also work closely with you and your construction team if you're building your restaurant from scratch, providing you with site standards and recommendations, as well as a list of approved vendors for things like furniture, lighting, kitchen equipment, supplies, uniforms, and all the delicious and wholesome ingredients you'll need to prepare our fan-favorite menu.
Starting on the right footing is essential to success, and nothing is more important than making sure your chicken franchises are located in the right place and are fully equipped and ready to start serving your community from the moment your doors open.
Reaching Your Best Customers
Regular and strategic marketing is a franchise requirement that’s essential to your success, and we make sure you’ve got plenty of expert help to reach your best customers every day. It starts with our strategic new market entry planning when we’ll do a competitive assessment, brand positioning training, and offer consumer research support. We’ll then be on hand for your grand opening to help you kick off your new restaurant and ensure everything goes smoothly. After that, you can count on:
- Brand campaigns and initiatives to build awareness
- Innovative ready-to-launch products as limited-time offers
- Continual support for social media platforms
- Customizable signage packages
- Targeted social media engagement
- Digital marketing and search engine optimization
- Special event support
- And much more
You’ll also enjoy our support in building annual market plans that drive awareness, sales, and traffic, and will benefit from a Regional Franchise Director who will provide you with essential and ongoing support in the way of best practices for staff recruitment and training, budgeting and accounting, customer service, and much more.
We’re exceptionally proud of the ongoing support we offer our franchisees. To find out more information about our franchise opportunity and how to open a chicken franchise with Church’s Texas Chicken®, reach out to our team today.