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, fast-casual franchise specializing in halal fried chicken, burgers, and other food products, with an emphasis on sourcing fresh ingredients where possible. Primary service channels include delivery and mobile ordering.

Tex's Chicken & Burgers Franchise: Pros and Cons

A key strength is a clean legal and regulatory record — zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee-initiated settlements, zero government penalties and no franchisor-initiated enforcement actions — which lowers legal exposure; the main risk is an unproven franchise model with 0 franchised units and 52 company-owned locations, limiting peer validation.

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee-initiated settlements, and zero government penalties — a clean legal and regulatory record that's notably better than typical Food & Beverage systems and lowers legal exposure for new franchisees.

Zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions — an uncommon signal in this sector that suggests the franchisor hasn't needed to take frequent formal action against operators, which typically means fewer compliance disputes to manage.

No manager equity requirement — unlike many systems in this space, the franchisor doesn't force managers to hold equity, giving you flexibility to structure manager pay and ownership to suit your business needs.

Cons

0 franchised units — the system is early-stage, so you won't have existing franchisees to interview and there's limited peer data to validate real-world operations.

52 company-owned units and no franchised locations — an unusually corporate-heavy footprint that indicates the franchisor hasn't proven the franchise model at scale, making it harder to assess franchise-level support and the company's commitment to franchised growth.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

48/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. Protection is contingent on meeting performance quotas; franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative channels, develop additional nearby units, acquire and convert units under different trademarks and venues, and franchisee retains site-specific relocation rights.

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.

How Much Do Tex's Chicken & Burgers Franchise Owners Make?

Tex's Chicken & Burgers franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,478,236 and median gross sales of $1,178,430 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$1,478,236

Median Gross Sales:

$1,178,430

High Gross Sales:

$2,933,459

Low Gross Sales:

$824,296

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

37.0%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: No franchised-unit sales data are provided, so direct comparison is not possible; affiliate-owned outlets averaged 1,478,236 in 2024, which should not be assumed to represent franchised-unit performance.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is substantial variability among affiliate outlets in 2024, with gross sales ranging from 824,296 to 2,933,459 and different revenue bands showing varying rates of outlets above their group averages.

Data Scope and Limitations: The sample covers 43 of 52 affiliate-owned units that were open the full year and excludes newer openings; additionally, no expense or net income figures are provided, limiting profit-level analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Tex's Chicken & Burgers franchise?

The total initial investment for a Tex's Chicken & Burgers franchise ranges from $516,500 to $865,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Tex's Chicken & Burgers initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Tex's Chicken & Burgers is $30,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do Tex's Chicken & Burgers franchise owners make?

Tex's Chicken & Burgers franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,478,236 and median gross sales of $1,178,430 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Tex's Chicken & Burgers have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Tex's Chicken & Burgers received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Tex's Chicken & Burgers offer exclusive franchise territories?

Tex's Chicken & Burgers received a territory protection score of 48 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Tex's Chicken & Burgers provide to new franchisees?

Tex's Chicken & Burgers received a training and support score of 52 out of 100. The brand provides a robust 80-hour training curriculum designed to prepare staff members for launch; the initial fee does not include any trainees.

How many Tex's Chicken & Burgers franchise locations are there?

Tex's Chicken & Burgers had 52 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Tex's Chicken & Burgers?

Tex's Chicken & Burgers is a quick-service, fast-casual franchise specializing in halal fried chicken, burgers, and other food products, with an emphasis on sourcing fresh ingredients where possible.

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