Churchs Chicken
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Churchs Chicken system.
Churchs Chicken
980 Hammond Dr. NE, # 1100, Bldg. # 2
Atlanta, GA 30328-6161
800#: (800) 639-3495
Tel: (770) 350-3800
Fax: (770) 512-3924
E-mail: mhernandez@afce.com
Web Site: www.churchs.com
Contact: Ms. Melissa DeJesus Hernandez, Specialist Franchise Business
CHURCHS is the 2nd largest chicken restaurant chain in the country. CHURCHS offers Southern fried chicken with signature side items such as fried okra, corn-on-the-cob, jalapenos and honey butter biscuits. CHURCHS has a proven business system niche customer base, low square footage requirements (as little as 750 square feet) and world class franchise support.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1952
First Franchise: 1972
Franchise Units: 1280
Company-Owned Units: 282
Total Units: 1562
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 28 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 416 in TX, 103 in GA, 74 CA
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 100
>Hispanic: 14
>Asian-American: 301
>Native American: 4
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 15 FT, 6 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 750-22,000 SF; FS, C-Store
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Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $200K
Total Investment: $194-750K
Average Total Investment: $472K
Minimum Net Worth: $400K
Fees
>Franchise: $5-15K
>Average Franchise Fee: $10K
>Royalty: 5%
>Advertising: 4%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 70
On-Going Support: C,D,E,F,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 6 Weeks Regional.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: With AFC Enterprises, Inc., we implemented the New Age of Opportunity program. To enhance and promote diversity, the program focuses on four areas: cultivating new supplier relationships, attracting and developing outstanding employees, enhancing the quality of life for others through meaningful community service, expanding franchise ownership opportunities for minorities and women. Providing minorities and women with the opportunity to become franchise owners is a vital part of our business strategy.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
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