Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Special Edition | Page 46

MULTI-UNIT Buyer’s Guide FOOD Demographics 30,000–40,000 population in 2 mile radius (urban and suburban) and 15,000 in trade area for rural areas (small town). We prefer sites with high visibility, full access, maximum signage, on high traffic roads, signalized corners, drive-through allowed. Mall/out parcels and off-highway locations. OPPORTUNITY Description Founded in San Antonio, TX in 1952 by George W. Church, Church’s Chicken® is one of the largest quick service restaurant chicken chains in the world. Church’s® specializes in Original and Spicy Chicken freshly prepared throughout the day in small batches that are hand-battered and double-breaded, Tender Strips®, sandwiches, honeybutter biscuits made from scratch and freshly baked, and classic, home-style sides, all for a great value. Church’s Chicken® and its sister brand Texas Chicken® are located in 23 countries. Rankings & Awards One of the 50 Top Franchises for Minorities as selected by World Franchising Network from 2008–2014. Ranked 46th in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 for 2015. Fast Franchise Facts Franchising Since: 1967 Multi-Unit Franchising Operating Units: 54.4% Total Franchise Operating Units: 1,400 Company Operating Units: 261 Capital Investment: $413,300 - $1,336,600 (not including real estate) F