TKK Fried Chicken: A Taiwanese Icon Bringing Crispy Flavor Worldwide

TKK Fried Chicken is a well-known Taiwanese fast-food chain celebrated for its flavorful, crispy fried chicken. Established on July 20, 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.

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.
5. Employee Training and Certification
   Franchisees are responsible for ensuring that all employees meet TKK’s training and certification requirements, maintaining a competent and well-trained team in line with brand standards.

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.