Business Description

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:	64	86.5%
Company-Owned Units:	10	13.5%
Total Operating Units:	74	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 74 100% In 3 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 74 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Texas	72
2. Oklahoma	2

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$50-200K
Total Investment:	$400-750K
Average Total Investment:	$575K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15K
Average Franchise Fee:	$15K
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

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
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	NA Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
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. Omaha, NE	6 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6 U.S.: Yes, South, Southwest Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Golden Chick.