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How Much Does a Chicken Guy! Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Chicken Guy! franchise costs between $737,000 and $3,028,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $50,000.

$737,000

Minimum Investment

$3,028,000

Maximum Investment

$50,000

Franchise Fee

Chicken Guy! Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $50,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $50,000

Chicken Guy! Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Chicken Guy! franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $50,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum · See Item 5 $50,000

Real Estate $350,000 – $1,900,000

Leasehold Costs and Building and Site Improvements Progress payments · As arranged $350,000 – $1,900,000

Equipment & Assets $230,004 – $750,000

Furnishings, Fixtures and Equipment As arranged $195,000 – $600,000

Signage As arranged $20,000 – $95,000

Technology As arranged $15,000 – $30,000

Point of Sale System As arranged $4 – $25,000

Training $18,000 – $33,000

Initial Manager Training As arranged $15,000 – $25,000

Team Member Training As arranged $3,000 – $8,000

Working Capital & Reserves $50,000 – $150,000

Additional Funds - 3 months As arranged $50,000 – $150,000

Other Costs $38,996 – $145,000

Graphic Items As arranged $30,000 – $60,000

Pre-Opening Costs As arranged $15,000 – $50,000

Professional Fees Before opening $10,000 – $20,000

Grand Opening Required Spending Progress payments $10,000

Deposit Fee Lump sum · See Item 5 $0 – $5,000

Total Estimated Investment $737,000 – $3,028,000

How Does Chicken Guy! Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Chicken Guy!'s minimum investment of $737,000 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$737,000

Chicken Guy! Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$3,028,000

Chicken Guy! Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Chicken Guy!?

The total startup cost for a Chicken Guy! franchise ranges from $737,000 to $3,028,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $350,000 to $1,900,000.

How much is the Chicken Guy! franchise fee?

The Chicken Guy! franchise fee is $50,000, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Chicken Guy! a good investment?

Chicken Guy! requires a total franchise investment of $737,000 to $3,028,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Chicken Guy! franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Chicken Guy! franchise owner make?

Chicken Guy!'s 2025 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.