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Chicken Delight (Canada)

CHICKEN DELIGHT has been in business for 50 years, featuring our famous pressure-fried chicken, BBQ ribs and fresh dough pizzas. We cater to the fast-food market with dine-in, take-out, delivery and drive-thru. Our focus on 3 staple products for take-out and delivery broadens your market potential.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1952

Franchising Since:

1952

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	23	59%
Company-Owned Units:	16	41%
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Total Operating Units:	39	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	10	20%	In 2 States
Canada:	38	76%	In 4 Canadian Provinces
International:	2	4%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	50	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Manitoba	33
2. Saskatchewan	3
3. Ontario	1

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$70K
Cash Investment:	$70-100K
Total Investment:	$75-100K
Average Total Investment:	$88K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	3%

Average Number of Employees:

6 Full-time, 6 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

1,600

Preferred Sites:

Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	20
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No

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

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	At Additional Cost
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. Winnipeg, MB	Minimum 1 Month

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5

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:	Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	Yes, Any Master License

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: