The Church’s Texas Chicken® Franchise Cost and All It Gets You

If you’re wondering about the Church’s Texas Chicken® franchise cost, we’re proud to say that ours is an all-inclusive number that factors in just about everything you’ll need to open and operate your restaurant smoothly. We aren’t the best chicken franchise by accident; we’ve worked hard over the last 70 years to refine a business model that has proven processes and procedures, built-in marketing support, a menu communities love, and much, much more. Keep reading for a deeper dive into our investment numbers and all they get you.

Our Chicken Franchise Cost

The quick-service-restaurant (QSR) industry is a robust and exciting one, but it is also very competitive, with numerous brands vying for a piece of the pie. Our southern chicken franchise opportunities will position you as a QSR leader, one that millions of people already know and love — brand recognition that puts you ahead of the curve.

The fact is, ours is a beloved brand, and becoming part of it is a smart investment. But what do the numbers look like? Below are a few of the more important ones:

• $15,000: Initial Franchise Fee
• $10,000: Development Fee
• 5%: monthly royalty (1) against gross sales
• 5%: monthly advertising fee against gross sales

Depending on the restaurant floor plan you choose, your total initial investment may range from $648,886 to $1,896,300.(3) We understand that these are not insignificant sums. The good news is they take into account just about everything you’ll need — from build-outs to inventory to staffing and more — to open your franchise smoothly and profitably. Best of all, your investment gets you immediate access to marketing perks like:

• Localized Materials: We provide each franchisee with a toolkit full of customizable marketing materials, such as flyers, posters, and social media templates that you can tailor to local events or promotions.
• Community Relations: We offer guidance on building relationships with local schools, sports teams, and charities. This not only fosters goodwill but creates opportunities for targeted marketing through sponsorships and co-branded events.
• Social Media: We offer user-friendly social media management tools that allow franchisees to easily schedule and publish location-specific content. This could include anything from highlighting local menu favorites to showcasing participation in community events.
• Cooperative Ad Funds: Our franchisees can leverage cooperative advertising funds for local marketing efforts. This allows you to run targeted ads in local newspapers and on radio stations and community websites, maximizing your reach within your territory.

Add to all that our expert operational support, ongoing research and development, and incredible buying power, and you can begin to appreciate what a truly exceptional franchise opportunity ours is.

Our Industry Is a Consumer Favorite

People love fried chicken, especially when it’s prepared the Church’s Texas Chicken® way! Our hand-crafted meals feature flavorful bone-in fried chicken, juicy tenders, world-famous Honey Butter Biscuits, and more. Your Church’s Texas Chicken® restaurants will become part of a robust industry projected to be valued at $10.52B by 2032 (2), suggesting that the love of fried chicken is not going away anytime soon.

When it comes to a franchise investment, we know you have options, and doing your research is critical before making a final decision. But we’re confident that once you do, you’ll realize what a value our opportunity is, one that comes with plenty of important perks and positions you for growth in the QSR industry.

We’re proud of our investment opportunity and all that it gets you. Reach out to our Church’s Texas Chicken® team today to find out more about the numbers!

1. Fransmart; Franchise Royalty Fees Explained: What Franchisees Need to Know; January 3, 2022
2. Market Research Future; Take-Out Fried Chicken Market Research Report Information By Type; February 2021
3. See our 2024 FDD for Details