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How Much Does a Mad for Chicken Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Mad for Chicken franchise costs between $243,500 and $470,700 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$243,500

Minimum Investment

$470,700

Maximum Investment

$35,000

Franchise Fee

Mad for Chicken Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000

Fee Range $5,000 – $35,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $35,000

Mad for Chicken Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $35,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum payment in cash or available funds. · Upon signing the Franchise Agreement. $35,000

Real Estate $63,000 – $132,500

Leasehold Improvements, Construction and/or Remodeling As required by supplier, contractor or landlord · Before opening, as required by supplier. $45,000 – $95,000

Lease & Utilities deposits As required by landlord & utility providers · As required by landlord & utility providers $8,000 – $22,500

Architectural Plans As required by supplier · Before opening as required by supplier $10,000 – $15,000

Equipment & Assets $73,250 – $124,200

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment As required by supplier · Before opening $60,000 – $85,000

Initial Inventory As required by suppliers · Before opening $10,250 – $24,200

POS System As required by suppliers · Before opening $3,000 – $15,000

Training $4,000 – $10,000

Your Training Expenses As required for trans- portation, lodging & meals · As required by suppliers of transportation, lodging & meals. $4,000 – $10,000

Working Capital & Reserves $40,250 – $130,000

Operating Expenses / Additional Funds - 3 months Payroll weekly, other purchases according to agreed-upon terms $40,250 – $130,000

Other Costs $28,000 – $39,000

Grand Opening Advertising As required by supplier · As required by supplier $15,000

Professional Fees As required by providers $2,500 – $7,000

Business Licenses and Permits As required by government agencies · Before opening, as required by government agencies $2,500 – $5,000

Insurance As required by insurer · Before opening $2,500

Total Estimated Investment $243,500 – $470,700

How Does Mad for Chicken Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Mad for Chicken's minimum investment of $243,500 is below the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$243,500

Mad for Chicken Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$470,700

Mad for Chicken Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Mad for Chicken?

The total startup cost for a Mad for Chicken franchise ranges from $243,500 to $470,700, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $73,250 to $124,200.

How much is the Mad for Chicken franchise fee?

The Mad for Chicken franchise fee is $35,000, with a range of $5,000 to $35,000 depending on the agreement, 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 Mad for Chicken a good investment?

Mad for Chicken requires a total franchise investment of $243,500 to $470,700 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Mad for Chicken franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Mad for Chicken franchise owner make?

Mad for Chicken franchise locations report median gross sales of $2,346,963 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Mad for Chicken franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.