Becoming a Chick-fil-A® Restaurant Franchisee offers the opportunity to build a business, shape a culture and invest in a better future. And we’ll support you every step of the way.
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Chick-fil-A® Franchisees help continue the legacy that began with our founder Truett Cathy to be a positive influence on the people and communities we serve.
While it is an exceedingly rewarding opportunity, it does require long hours and leading a team of mostly young, hourly-paid employees. It’s not for those seeking passive financial investment, working from the sidelines, or adding to a portfolio of business ventures. It’s a hands-on, life investment for leaders looking to build a business and their community.
Join the candidate communityThe Chick-fil-A® franchise opportunity is an exciting and fulfilling one. Owning and operating a Chick-fil-A branded quick-service restaurant business takes an entrepreneurial mindset, passion, and unceasing determination. Here’s what we require from prospective candidates. Meeting these minimum requirements does not mean you will be selected as a Franchisee. Our selection process is highly competitive and there is no guarantee of selection.
The legal right to own and operate a franchise in the United States
$10,000 in non-gifted, non-borrowed funds for the initial franchise fee
No bankruptcy in your financial history
Full-time, hands on, day-to-day ownership and operation of a restaurant business
Divest yourself of all non-passive business opportunities to pursue a Chick-fil-A franchise
5+ years of professional work experience
Have led a team of people
Chick-fil-A’s success is directly tied to the passion and drive our Franchisees bring to their local businesses. They spend their time and resources to build the Chick-fil-A brand, which is why we take great care in selecting those we go into business with. Our U.S. candidate community is our way of walking you through the selection process and making sure this is the right match for you. (We also have Canada and Puerto Rico franchise opportunities).