Chicken Delight vs WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Chicken Delight vs WOW Cafe & Wingery including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Chicken Delight Franchise
WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
Investment $428,900 - $603,100$234,400 - $757,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$15,000 - $35,000
Royalty Fee 5%3%-8%
Advertising Fee 4%t0 2%
Year Founded 19522001
Year Franchised 19522002
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Legal fees (to be determined)-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Chicken Delight Franchise
WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 14 days Classroom Training: 15 days
    Support Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising
    Operations 2% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 35 - 40


    Expansion Plans
     
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Chicken Delight

    When Al Tunick bought some deep fryers from a company that was going out of business, he didn't quite know what to do with them. With the help of some friends, Tunick began experimenting, trying to cook different foods in the fryers. The entrepreneur found his answer in chicken, and in 1952, Chicken Delight was born. The company quickly expanded throughout the United States and first moved into Canada in 1958.
    Winnipeg entrepreneur Otto Koch purchased his first Chicken Delight franchise in 1969. Seeing the potential of the chain in Canada, Koch built and acquired additional franchise locations and in 1976 bought Chicken Delight of Canada Ltd. By providing quality service and cleanliness, the Canadian operation prospered. This success led to Koch’s acquisition of the U.S. and International arm - Chicken Delight International Inc. in 1979. For the first time the total Chicken Delight system was under one roof. Otto Koch passed away in December 2010 - but that wasn’t the end for Chicken Delight. Winnipeg couple Jim and Nadine Cartman became the new owners of Chicken Delight in June 2012. Under their leadership, Chicken Delight is now undergoing a brand refresh with focus on renovating existing stores, adding new menu items and improving customer service.
    The Cartmans and their team keep a close eye on the marketplace and are constantly looking to expand Chicken Delight through franchising.
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    Chicken Delight features a menu of fried chicken, pizza and ribs for dine-in, delivery and takeout.

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    About WOW Cafe & Wingery

    WOW Cafe & Wingery is a fun, casual dining, family restaurant featuring 17 proprietary sauces and dressings. We are supported by a team of Award-winning chef partners for our entire R&D. WOW Cafe & Wingery serves wraps, over-sized salads, Angus burgers on Texas toast, Southwest items including: quesadillas, fajitas, and, of course, wings, tenders and shrimp. Our unique atmosphere includes well-placed TVs for events and up-beat music. Liquor and specialty drink programs are available.

    Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee