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Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits system.

Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits
5555 Glenridge Connector NE, # 300
Atlanta, GA 30342-4759
800#: (800) 639-3780
Tel: (404) 459-4450
Fax: (404) 459-4523
E-mail: popeyesfranchising@afce.com
Web Site: www.popeyesfranchising.com
Contact: Ms. Diane Phibbs, Business Development


POPEYES CHICKEN & BISCUITS, the world's second-largest chicken chain, is owned by AFC Enterprises, Inc., one of the world's largest restaurant parent companies and the winner of the 1997 MUFSO Operator of the Year and Golden Chain awards. POPEYES is famous for its New Orleans-style chicken, buttermilk biscuits and signature side items. The brand name has a presence in 41 states and 20 countries worldwide. 1999 system sales were more than $1 billion.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1972
First Franchise: 1976
Franchise Units: 1725
Company-Owned Units: 95
Total Units: 1820

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 41 States, 2 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: NR

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 15-25 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,200 SF; FS, SC, RM, Airport, Univer. (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $600K
Total Investment: $500K-1.2MM
Average Total Investment: $850K
Minimum Net Worth: $1.2MM

Fees
>Franchise: $20K
>Average Franchise Fee: $20K
>Royalty: 5%
>Advertising: 3%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 20/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: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: NR
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 4 Weeks Atlanta, GA.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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