Chicken Delight vs Chicken Guy! Franchise Comparison

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.

Chicken Delight features a menu of fried chicken, pizza and ribs for dine-in, delivery and takeout.

Chicken Guy! is all about family fun - for guests and staff. It’s our vision to make exceptional chicken and exciting sauces in a casual, home-style environment that everyone can enjoy, and become the first name in chicken along the way.

The total investment necessary to begin the operation of a Chicken Guy! Restaurant is $514,500 to $978,500. The total investment necessary to begin the operation of a Chicken Guy! Restaurant at a Nontraditional Location is $509,000 to $973,000. These estimates include $53,350 to $56,200 that must be paid to the franchisor.

If you sign a Development Agreement to develop multiple Chicken Guy! Restaurants you must pay the franchisor a Development Fee in the amount of $50,000 for each Restaurant that you commit to develop, which we will reduce to $40,000 if you commit to develop three or more Restaurants. The Development Fee is credited against the Application Fee and Initial Franchise Fee that are payable under the Franchise Agreement. These estimates do not include the cost of real estate or obtaining a liquor license.