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Chick-Fil-A Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Chick-Fil-A is a fast-food franchise known for its chicken sandwiches, nuggets, and waffle fries.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

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2629
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12%
12%
Franchise fee

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$10,000
Investment

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$427,000 - $2,340,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$8,742,000

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8.3%
8.3%
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Chick-fil-A is a notable player in the fast-food sector, best known for its iconic chicken sandwich. The company was founded by S. Truett Cathy, who launched the first restaurant in Hapeville, Georgia, in 1946. A distinctive feature of Chick-fil-A is its practice of closing on Sundays, a policy instituted by Cathy to give employees time for rest, family, and worship, underscoring the company's commitment to work-life balance and its values.

Chick-fil-A entered the franchising arena in 1986 with its inaugural outlet in the food court of Greenbriar Mall in Atlanta, Georgia. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the brand is recognized for its exceptional customer service and unique menu. Beyond the signature chicken sandwich, the menu includes waffle potato fries, salads, and a variety of sides and beverages, appealing to diverse tastes.

The company’s focus on high-quality ingredients and fresh food preparation has cemented its reputation for excellent food and service. Innovation is central to Chick-fil-A’s success, from the invention of the original chicken sandwich to the design of its restaurants and customer service initiatives like upstream ordering.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Chick-Fil-A franchise is $427,000 - $2,340,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $10,000
Opening Inventory $22,000 to $84,000
First Month’s Rental of Equipment $750 to $5,000
First Month’s Lease/Sublease of Premises $2,725 to $96,285
First Month’s Insurance Expense $260 to $10,240
Additional Funds $391,000 to $2,134,000
Total Estimate of Initial Investment $426,735 to $2,339,525

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Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $10,000
Opening Inventory $22,000 to $84,000
First Month’s Rental of Equipment $750 to $5,000
First Month’s Lease/Sublease of Premises $2,725 to $96,285
First Month’s Insurance Expense $260 to $10,240
Additional Funds $391,000 to $2,134,000
Total Estimate of Initial Investment $426,735 to $2,339,525

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Chick-Fil-A's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.

Number of units

Chick-Fil-A had 2684 total units in 2025, of which 2629 were franchised-owned and 55 company-owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Competitors

Below are some of

Chick-Fil-A

key competitors in the

Chicken

sector.

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Franchisees
Royalty fee
Total investment
Revenue
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EBITDA
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2629

New
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12%
12%

n.a.

$427,000

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$2,340,000

$8,742,000

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Training 

Chick-fil-A provides comprehensive training for its franchisees, conducted by its professional training team. The program covers a wide range of topics, including orientation to Chick-fil-A's business model, ServSafe® certification, People Strategy, Brand, Marketing & Public Relations, and Menu Education.

Training comprises both classroom sessions at Chick-fil-A’s corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and hands-on training at company-operated and franchised restaurants.

Franchisees must also ensure that any managerial staff they hire receive proper training to assist in running their Chick-fil-A restaurant. For this purpose, they can utilize Chick-fil-A’s proprietary operations and training manuals and materials.

Territory Protection

Franchisees are granted the right to operate a Chick-fil-A restaurant at a specific location designated by the company. This right is confined to the franchised business location and any additional locations specified under an Additional Business Amendment to the Franchise Agreement.

If Chick-fil-A provides an opportunity to operate a food truck as an extension of the restaurant, the food truck can only operate at locations that are registered and approved by Chick-fil-A.

This means that while franchisees have a specific location to run their business, they do not have exclusive rights to a broader territory, and their operations are restricted to the designated and approved sites.

Competitors

Below are some of Chick-Fil-A's key competitors in the Chicken sector.

Atomic Wings

Franchisees

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20
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33%
33%
Investment

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$222,000 - $861,000
Revenue

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ATL Wing Spot

Franchisees

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0
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n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$216,000 - $435,000
Revenue

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101 Chicken

Franchisees

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2
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n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$397,000 - $809,000
Revenue

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375 Chicken ‘n Fries

Franchisees

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6
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n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$324,000 - $522,000
Revenue

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Wings Over

Franchisees

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27
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-10%
-10%
Investment

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$198,000 - $702,000
Revenue

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Houston TX Hot Chicken

Franchisees

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17
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$671,000 - $1,760,000
Revenue

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