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How much does it cost to open a Chick-fil-A?

Opening a Chick-fil-A franchise costs between $342,990 and $1,982,225, including a $10,000 franchise fee, but unlike most other franchisors, Chick-fil-A covers all opening expenses, meaning franchisees are on the hook only for that $10,000.Mar 17, 2021

How much does a Chick-fil-A owner make a year?

According to the franchise information group, Franchise City, a Chick-fil-A operator today can expect to earn an average of around $200,000 a year.

Why is it only cost $10 K to own a Chick-fil-A franchise?

The reason for this? Unlike other franchise models, Chick-fil-A — not the franchisee — covers nearly the entire cost of opening each new restaurant (which, according to its financial disclosures, runs from $343k to $2m). The franchisee only pays the $10k franchise fee.

Is owning a Chick-fil-A profitable?

And Libava said that with its reputation for high-quality food and strong customer service, Chick-fil-A in many ways earned its standing. “They are considered a highly profitable fast-food franchise operation, even though they're not a franchise,” Libava said. “They are considered a good, profitable, well-run company.”

How hard is it to open a Chick-fil-A?

A very selective process According to an article from The Washington Post, Chick-fil-A only accepts 100 to 115 franchisees from the 40,000 who apply every year. That means only 0.25 percent of applicants are chosen (your kids' chances of getting into Harvard are better!).

Can anyone buy a Chick-fil-A?

Chick-fil-A still owns the restaurant; it just lets franchise operators run the store, like a manager. … That's one reason why starting a Chick-fil-A is so affordable for a franchise operator: It costs just $10,000, while a McDonald's will cost at least $1 million.

What franchise makes the most money?

10 of the most profitable franchises in 2021

  1. McDonald's. …
  2. Dunkin' …
  3. The UPS Store. …
  4. Dream Vacations. …
  5. The Maids. …
  6. Anytime Fitness. …
  7. Pearle Vision. …
  8. JAN-PRO.

How much does a McDonald’s franchise owner make?

Some McDonald's franchise owners are naturally going to make more than others, but most franchise owners still pull in an estimated yearly profit of roughly $150,000 (via Fox Business).