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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%
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%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density Units
1. Texas 84 2. Oklahoma 3
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
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
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: 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
Training:
1. Dallas, TX 6 Weeks
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth: 4
General Business Experience: 4
Specific Industry Experience: 5
Formal Education: 2
Psychological Profile: 2
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: N/A
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