Tex's Chicken & Burgers^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2025

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What Is Tex's Chicken & Burgers?

Tex's Chicken & Burgers is a quick-service franchise specializing in halal fried chicken, burgers, and other food products served in a fast-casual format. The brand's service channels include fast-casual dine-in as well as delivery and mobile ordering. Franchisees must operate pursuant to the franchisor's System and Operations Manual, using the designated signage, recipes, procedures and quality standards, and the menu emphasizes halal poultry and sourcing fresh ingredients where possible.

Tex's Chicken & Burgers Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise's clearest strength is its spotless legal and regulatory record - 0 disclosed lawsuits and 0 government penalties - but its biggest risk is having 0 franchised units and 52 company-owned locations, which suggests an early-stage system and raises execution and support concerns for new franchisees.

Pros

0 total disclosed lawsuits - well below what's common in food & beverage; a clean legal record removes a major due-diligence red flag and suggests few historical franchisor/franchisee disputes to worry about.

0 government penalties or regulatory orders - well below typical; combined with 0 franchisor-initiated enforcement actions and 0 cases alleging fraud, this indicates low regulatory and enforcement friction for operators.

Cons

0 franchised units - well below typical for the sector (bottom 5%); the system is early-stage, so you won't have existing franchisees to interview and you'll be among the first operators without peer operating data.

52 company-owned units - well above typical for food & beverage (top 10%); a large corporate fleet alongside zero franchised locations raises a practical question about whether the company prioritizes corporate expansion over building a mature franchising engine, which increases the execution risk for new franchisees.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Tex's Chicken & Burgers reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

43/100

NORMAL

Tex's Chicken & Burgers grants a protected Designated Territory (typically the lesser of 50,000 people or 3 miles) but not exclusivity; the franchisor won't permit another franchise in that area while you comply. Contingent on performance, the franchisor retains e-commerce/alternative distribution rights and may develop nearby units without first refusal.

Training & Support

52/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a robust 80-hour training curriculum designed to prepare staff members for launch; the initial fee does not include any trainees. The program includes on-site launch assistance as operational readiness support; on-site support has additional costs and franchisees are responsible for travel and lodging expenses.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Tex's Chicken & Burgers Franchise?

Opening a Tex's Chicken & Burgers franchise requires a total initial investment of $516,500 to $865,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$516,500

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$865,500

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$30,000

Real Estate$220,000

Equipment & Assets$210,000

Reserves$20,000

Training$7,000

Other$29,500

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$30,000

Real Estate$382,000

Equipment & Assets$350,000

Reserves$30,000

Training$14,000

Other$59,500

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tex's Chicken & Burgers a good franchise to own?

Whether Tex's Chicken & Burgers is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Tex's Chicken & Burgers operates 52 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 52/100. Financial performance data from Item 19 is being compiled. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Tex's Chicken & Burgers franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Tex's Chicken & Burgers franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $516,500 to $865,500. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a Tex's Chicken & Burgers franchise?

Break-even timelines for Tex's Chicken & Burgers franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Tex's Chicken & Burgers a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Tex's Chicken & Burgers operates 0 franchised locations and 52 company-owned locations. Tex's Chicken & Burgers currently operates as a predominantly company-owned system, though franchise opportunities are being offered through the FDD.

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