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How Much Does a Slim Chickens Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Slim Chickens franchise costs between $1,228,900 and $4,466,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $30,000.

$1,228,900

Minimum Investment

$4,466,000

Maximum Investment

$30,000

Franchise Fee

Slim Chickens Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $30,000

Fee Range $15,000 – $30,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $30,000

Slim Chickens Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $30,000

Initial Franchise Fee As arranged · On Signing of the Franchise Agreement $30,000

Real Estate $497,500 – $3,512,000

Construction/ Building Conversion (2) As arranged · As Agreed $400,000 – $1,700,000

Real Property / Site Lease / Site Review Fees (2) As arranged · As Agreed $45,000 – $1,200,000

Site Work As arranged · As agreed $50,000 – $600,000

Security and Utility Deposits As arranged · As agreed $2,500 – $12,000

Equipment & Assets $452,000 – $582,000

Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment ( As arranged · As agreed $295,000 – $345,000

POS System/Drive-Thru/Kiosks/ Components/Menu Boards As arranged · As agreed $85,000 – $125,000

Building Signage and Interior Graphics As arranged · As agreed $45,000 – $75,000

Smallwares As arranged · As agreed $21,000 – $27,000

Opening Inventory As arranged · As agreed $6,000 – $10,000

Training $60,000 – $80,000

Training Costs/Opening Assistance Reimbursement As arranged · Initial and NRO training $60,000 – $80,000

Working Capital & Reserves $40,000 – $65,000

Additional Funds - 3 months $40,000 – $65,000

Other Costs $149,400 – $197,000

Soft Costs As arranged · As agreed $90,000 – $120,000

Low voltage/Security/Network Installation As arranged · As agreed $40,000 – $50,000

Insurance As arranged · As agreed $9,000 – $15,000

Grand Opening Ad Expenditure As arranged · As agreed $10,000

Business Licenses (excluding beer and wine license) As arranged · As agreed $400 – $2,000

Total Estimated Investment $1,228,900 – $4,466,000

How Does Slim Chickens Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Slim Chickens's minimum investment of $1,228,900 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$1,228,900

Slim Chickens Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$4,466,000

Slim Chickens Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Slim Chickens?

The total startup cost for a Slim Chickens franchise ranges from $1,228,900 to $4,466,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $497,500 to $3,512,000.

How much is the Slim Chickens franchise fee?

The Slim Chickens franchise fee is $30,000, with a range of $15,000 to $30,000 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 Slim Chickens a good investment?

Slim Chickens requires a total franchise investment of $1,228,900 to $4,466,000 and scores Legal Risk: 74/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Slim Chickens franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Slim Chickens franchise owner make?

Slim Chickens franchise locations report median gross sales of $2,305,930 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Slim Chickens franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.