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TKK Fried Chicken

TKK Fried Chicken Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

TKK Fried Chicken is a Taiwanese-style fried chicken chain known for its crispy and flavorful chicken pieces seasoned with a blend of spices and served with a variety of dipping sauces.

TKK Fried Chicken is a well-known Taiwanese fast-food chain celebrated for its flavorful, crispy fried chicken. Established in 1974, by Shih Kwei-ting, the brand launched its first outlet in Taipei’s lively Ximending district. Today, TKK’s headquarters are based in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

In 2018, the company made its international debut by teaming up with Kung Fu Tea to open a joint location in New York City’s Flatiron District, marking its entrance into the American market with its famous fried chicken.

The menu at TKK Fried Chicken features a mix of classics and distinctive items, including original and spicy fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, crunchy tenders, and the unique Kwa Kwa Bao.

Through its U.S. collaboration with Kung Fu Tea, TKK delivers a one-of-a-kind experience, combining crispy chicken with bubble tea and distinguishing itself from other fast-food chains.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

TKK Fried Chicken offers 3 types of franchises:

Type of Unit Estimated Initial Investment
Standard TKK Fried Chicken Restaurant $375,000 to $698,000
Non-Traditional Unit $272,500 to $356,500
TKK Express Franchise $192,000 to $238,500

‍We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Standard TKK Fried Chicken Restaurant.

For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $37,500 – $37,500
Training Fee $12,500 – $12,500
Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures, and Signage $100,000 – $120,000
Computers, Printer, Fax, Other Hardware, and Business Software $5,000 – $8,000
Prepaid Rent and Security Deposit $20,000 – $40,000
Leasehold Improvements and Architectural Costs $150,000 – $400,000
Initial Supplies $10,000 – $15,000
Initial Marketing Program $5,000 – $5,000
Insurance – Liability and Workers Compensation $5,000 – $10,000
Travel, Living Expenses, and Salaries During Initial Training $5,000 – $5,000
Legal and Accounting Fees $5,000 – $5,000
Additional Funds – First Month $20,000 – $40,000
Total $375,000 – $698,000

TKK Fried Chicken offers 3 types of franchises:

Type of Unit Estimated Initial Investment
Standard TKK Fried Chicken Restaurant $375,000 to $698,000
Non-Traditional Unit $272,500 to $356,500
TKK Express Franchise $192,000 to $238,500

‍We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Standard TKK Fried Chicken Restaurant.

For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $37,500 – $37,500
Training Fee $12,500 – $12,500
Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures, and Signage $100,000 – $120,000
Computers, Printer, Fax, Other Hardware, and Business Software $5,000 – $8,000
Prepaid Rent and Security Deposit $20,000 – $40,000
Leasehold Improvements and Architectural Costs $150,000 – $400,000
Initial Supplies $10,000 – $15,000
Initial Marketing Program $5,000 – $5,000
Insurance – Liability and Workers Compensation $5,000 – $10,000
Travel, Living Expenses, and Salaries During Initial Training $5,000 – $5,000
Legal and Accounting Fees $5,000 – $5,000
Additional Funds – First Month $20,000 – $40,000
Total $375,000 – $698,000

TKK Fried Chicken

2025

Franchise Disclosure Document

Number of units

Training

TKK Fried Chicken offers a comprehensive training program to its franchisees:

  1. Initial Franchisee Training Program
    TKK Fried Chicken provides approximately 80 hours of training at its headquarters in New York City for the Managing Owner and Operating Manager, covering operations, customer service, food preparation, equipment, inventory, human resources, and financial management.
  2. Pre-Opening and Opening Assistance
    The franchisor offers about two weeks (or 80 hours) of pre-opening and opening training and supervision at the franchise location to ensure smooth launch and operational readiness.
  3. Refresher and Ongoing Training
    Refresher training, conferences, and additional courses are periodically offered or required, and franchisees may request extra training for new or replacement personnel, usually at the franchisee’s expense.
  4. Replacement and Supplemental Training
    If the Managing Owner or Operating Manager fails to complete training or leaves, the franchisor requires a qualified replacement to be trained within 30 days, and it may temporarily step in to manage the business.

Territory Protection

TKK Fried Chicken offers its franchisees a territory that is not fully exclusive but provides certain protections. While the franchisor agrees not to open or allow others to open another TKK Fried Chicken restaurant within the designated territory, it reserves specific rights, such as operating in non-traditional venues.

This means that although franchisees have some operational space safeguarded, the franchisor still maintains flexibility to develop in other ways. The designated territory typically covers either a one-mile radius or an area with up to 50,000 people, depending on what is smaller.

For non-traditional venues like airports or malls, the protection applies only within that specific facility. Importantly, the franchisor retains rights outside the defined territory and may reduce the territory boundaries if the population exceeds the set limit.

Competitors

Below are some of

TKK Fried Chicken

key competitors in the

Chicken

sector.

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$192,000

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Competitors

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9
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Investment

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$237,000 - $482,000

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Wingers Restaurant & Alehouse

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Hot Chikn Kitchn

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Duff's Famous Wings

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Champs Chicken

Champs Chicken is a hot food franchise offering fried chicken, tenders, sides, and sauces, serving convenience stores and quick-serve customers, and known for turnkey programs, branded merchandising, and consistent, craveable comfort food.

Franchisees

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Investment

?

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