Business Description

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:	35	70%
Company-Owned Units:	15	30%
Total Operating Units:	50	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 10 20% In 2 States Canada: 38 76% In 4 Canadian Provinces International: 2 4% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 50 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Saskatchewan	3
2. Ontario	1
3. Manitoba	33

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$70K
Cash Investment:	$70-100K
Total Investment:	$275-600K
Average Total Investment:	$438K
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?: No

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
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
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
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, Any Master License	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Chicken Delight.