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How Much Does a Church's Chicken Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Church's Chicken franchise costs between $1,114,650 and $1,636,300 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $20,000.

$1,114,650

Minimum Investment

$1,636,300

Maximum Investment

$20,000

Franchise Fee

Church's Chicken Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $20,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $30,000

Church's Chicken Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $30,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum · At signing of Franchise Agreement $20,000

Development Fee Lump sum · At signing of Development Agreement $10,000

Real Estate $725,000 – $1,165,000

Building and Improvements Lump sum · As ordered $475,000 – $600,000

Site Work Lump sum · As ordered $200,000 – $425,000

Fees, Misc., Architectural and Engineering Services, Deposits Lump sum · As ordered $45,000 – $125,000

Utility Deposits Lump sum · Per lease or utility company's requirements $5,000 – $15,000

Real Estate (purchase or lease) Lump sum or Monthly · As arranged $0

Equipment & Assets $326,350 – $362,700

Equipment and Signs Lump sum · As ordered $320,000 – $350,000

Opening Supplies As arranged $6,350 – $12,700

Training $0 – $23,000

Initial Training $0 – $23,000

Working Capital & Reserves $10,000 – $20,000

Additional Funds Months As arranged · As needed $10,000 – $20,000

Other Costs $23,300 – $35,600

Grand Opening Marketing Funds Lump sum · At signing of Franchise Agreement $15,500 – $25,000

Insurance As arranged · As ordered $7,500 – $10,000

Business Licenses Lump sum · Before opening $300 – $600

Total Estimated Investment $1,114,650 – $1,636,300

How Does Church's Chicken Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Church's Chicken's minimum investment of $1,114,650 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$1,114,650

Church's Chicken Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$1,636,300

Church's Chicken Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Church's Chicken?

The total startup cost for a Church's Chicken franchise ranges from $1,114,650 to $1,636,300, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $725,000 to $1,165,000.

How much is the Church's Chicken franchise fee?

The Church's Chicken franchise fee is $20,000, 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 Church's Chicken a good investment?

Church's Chicken requires a total franchise investment of $1,114,650 to $1,636,300 and scores Legal Risk: 71/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Church's Chicken franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Church's Chicken franchise owner make?

Church's Chicken franchise locations report median gross sales of $936,235 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Church's Chicken franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.