Church's Chicken
980 Hammond Dr., N.E., # 1100
Atlanta, GA 30328-6161
USA
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(800) 639-3495
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(770) 350-3800
- (770) 512-3924 (Fax)
Founded in San Antonio, Texas, in 1952, Church's Chicken is a highly recognized brand name in the Quick Service Restaurant sector and is one of the largest quick service chicken concepts in the world. Church's serves up a rich tradition of gracious Southern hospitality and freshly prepared, high quality, authentic Southern-style fare, to help people provide affordable, complete meals for their families. Church's menu includes flavorful chicken both Original and Spicy, Tender Strips® and chicken sandwiches with classic sides and hand-made from scratch honey butter biscuits. We are now in 1,650+ restaurants in 29 states and 25 countries and global markets. For more information on Church's Chicken, visit www.churchs.com.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1952
Franchising Since: 1964
Operating Units
Franchised Units |
995 |
79.9% |
Company-Owned Units |
250 |
20.1% |
Total Operating Units |
1,245 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
USA |
1,245 |
71.1% |
In 31 States
|
Canada |
16 |
0.9% |
In 2 Provinces
|
International |
489 |
27.9% |
In 25 Foreign Countries
|
Total |
1,750 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
Density |
Units |
Texas |
356 |
Puerto Rico |
111 |
California |
70 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
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Support and Training
General Information
IFA Member |
Yes |
CFA Member |
No |
Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a member |
Size of Corporate Staff |
163 |
Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
Lease Negotiation Assistance |
No |
Financial Assistance |
No |
Marketing Support
Co-Op Advertising |
Yes |
National Advertising |
No |
Regional Advertising |
Yes |
Local Advertising |
Yes |
Marketing Materials |
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
|
Other Marketing Support |
Connected to financing groups |
Ongoing Support
Central Data Processing |
N/A |
Central Purchasing |
N/A |
Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
Field Training |
Included |
Initial Store Opening |
Included |
Inventory Control |
N/A |
Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
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Financial Requirements
Investment
Minimum Net Worth |
$1.5M |
Cash Investment |
$650K |
Total Investment |
$918.3-1,336.6K |
Average Total Investment |
$1.1MM |
Fees
Initial Franchise Fee |
$15K |
Average Franchise Fee |
N/A |
On-Going Royalty |
5% |
Average Royalty |
N/A |
Advertising Fee |
5% |
Site Information and Requirements
Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
15 |
Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
6 |
Space Needs (in square feet) |
850 - 2200
|
Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building
|
Other Site Types Allowed |
In-Line, Travel Plazas |
Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
Listed in the SBA Registry? |
Yes |
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Franchisee Qualifications
Financial Net Worth |
5 |
General Business Experience |
5 |
Specific Industry Experience |
5 |
Formal Education |
3 |
Psychological Profile |
4 |
Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract |
20 |
Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
Passive Ownership? |
Not Allowed |
Area Development Agreements? |
Yes, for 0 years
|
Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
20 |
USA |
Yes, All United States |
Canada |
Yes, Selected provinces |
Overseas |
Yes, Middle East, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Panama, Caribbean, North Africa, China, Eastern Europe, Australia |
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