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Chick-fil-AFranchise Cost 2026

Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Chick-fil-A franchise cost in the US (2026): $10K investment · $10K franchise fee · 15% of sales + 50% of profit — verified from primary sources · data as of Oct 2026

You pay $10,000, but you never own the restaurant.

Chick-fil-A franchises its restaurants. Its FDD, the legal disclosure that every US franchisor must provide to buyers, identifies each Operator as a franchisee. Chick-fil-A selects the location, owns or leases the building, and rents the equipment to you.

You operate one restaurant on a full-time basis. Each month, Chick-fil-A collects 15% of sales and half of the profit. You cannot sell the restaurant, and Chick-fil-A may terminate the agreement with 30 days' notice.

Applicants submit an application, and Chick-fil-A makes the selection. Satisfying its minimum requirements does not ensure that you receive an offer.

Your cash in$10,000$5,000 is a refundable depositFDD Item 5, p.26
Chick-fil-A's share15% + 50%of sales, then of net profitFDD Item 6, p.33
Site and equipmentChick-fil-A'syou lease bothFDD Item 10, p.52
ResaleNot allowedtransfer only to your own companyFDD Item 17, p.73
2024 average sales$9,317,0072,179 free-standing and drive-thru unitsFDD Item 19, p.82
Why Chick-fil-A costs $10,000: the FDD, line by line →How the money flows, and how to apply ↓
Every figure: Chick-fil-A FDD (issued Mar 31, 2025). FRANticc is not the franchisor.

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Frequently asked · Chick-fil-A
What does a Chick-fil-A franchise cost in the US?
The total investment for a Chick-fil-A franchise for the Operator-Run Restaurant format starts at $10K.
What royalty does Chick-fil-A charge?
Chick-fil-A charges a 15% royalty.
How many Chick-fil-A outlets are there in the US?
Chick-fil-A operates 3,109 outlets in the US, and has been trading since 1946.
Who is eligible for a Chick-fil-A franchise?
You will need capital of at least $10K, readiness for a hands-on, owner-operator role. Territory: No exclusive or protected territory; Chick-fil-A selects every site and may open restaurants nearby.
How long is the Chick-fil-A franchise agreement?
Agreement terms: Term ends Dec 31 of the signing year, then renews in 1-year periods unless either side gives 30 days' notice.
How does a Chick-fil-A franchisee earn?
A Chick-fil-A franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet through the Operator-Run Restaurant format. You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.
Is the Chick-fil-A franchise offer genuine?
Chick-fil-A's franchise programme is verified against a primary source. FRANticc links the source rather than relaying agent claims — https://www.chick-fil-a.com/franchise. Always confirm terms directly with the franchisor before paying any fee.
How current is Chick-fil-A's franchise disclosure?
These figures come from Chick-fil-A's Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2024, filed with state regulators.
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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, Chick-fil-A requires a minimum investment of $10K under a Operator restaurant model. Chick-fil-A operates 3109 outlets across the US, established in 1946. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

Chick-fil-A — Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Chick-fil-A is a Food & Beverage brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

Compare Chick-fil-A with other franchise opportunities on FRANticc. FRANticc turns each brand's FDD into source-verified investment data — every figure traceable to the franchisor's own filing.

Premium tools available for Chick-fil-A: Verified Earnings (FDD Item 19 unit economics), the Capital Ask and Captive-Economy breakdowns, Franchisee Connect (talk to existing Chick-fil-A operators), Legal Vault (litigation, directors, financials), and SBA loan-eligibility signals. Visit franticc.com/brands/chick-fil-a.html for the full interactive prospectus.