GOLDEN CHICK is a fast-food chicken restaurant, offering indoor dining, drive-thru, carry-out and delivery service. GC's menu consists of fresh, golden fried chicken, roasted chicken, golden tenders, fried catfish, fresh-baked yeast rolls,country-style biscuits, gravy, french fries, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, green beans, mac & cheese, sandwiches and fountain soft drinks.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1967
Franchising Since: 1972
Operating Units: |
Franchised Units: | 80 | | 90.9% | | |
Company-Owned Units: | 8 | | 9.1% | | |
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Total Operating Units: | 88 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
U.S.: | 88 | | 100% | | In 2 States |
Canada: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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Total: | 88 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
Density | Units | | | | |
1. Oklahoma | 3 | 2. Texas | 84 |
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
Minimum Net Worth: | $100K |
Cash Investment: | $50-200K |
Total Investment: | $650K-1.2MM |
Average Total Investment: | $925K |
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Fees: |
Initial Franchise Fee: | $20K |
Average Franchise Fee: | $20K |
On-Going Royalty: | 4% |
Average Royalty: | 4% |
Advertising Fee: | 1% |
Average Number of Employees: 15 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,800
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association: | No |
Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
Franchisee Association/Member: | No |
Size of Corporate Staff: | 12 |
Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No |
Financial Assistance? | No |
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Marketing Support: |
Co-Op Advertising: | No |
National Advertising: | No |
Regional Advertising: | No |
Local Advertising: | No |
Marketing Materials: | None Specified |
Additional Services: | None Specified |
Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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On-Going Support: |
Central Data Processing: | At Additional Cost |
Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees |
Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
Field Training: | Included in Fees |
Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees |
Inventory Control: | Included in Fees |
Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
800 Telephone Hotline: | Not Applicable |
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Training: |
1. Dallas, TX | 6 Weeks |
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Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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Financial Net Worth: | 4 |
General Business Experience: | 4 |
Specific Industry Experience: | 5 |
Formal Education: | 2 |
Psychological Profile: | 2 |
Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
African-American: | N/A |
Asian-American: | N/A |
Hispanic: | N/A |
Native American: | N/A |
Other: | N/A |
Specific Minority: | N/A |
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Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract: | 20 Year(s) |
Term of Renewal Period: | NA Year(s) |
Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed |
Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 0 Year(s) |
Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6
U.S.: | Yes, South, Southwest |
Canada: | No |
Overseas: | No |
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