Church's Chicken vs Wings Over... Franchise Comparison

The first "Church's Fried Chicken to Go" was located in downtown San Antonio, across the street from the Alamo. The restaurant sold only fried chicken. Church added French fries and jalape'os to the menu in 1955. George Church's idea paid off, and at the time of his death in 1956, four Church's were open. Other members of the family became active in the business, and by 1962 the chain had grown to eight locations in San Antonio. By 1989, Church's was the second-largest chicken franchise organization in the United States. That was the year it merged with the number three chicken chain, Popeyes' Famous Chicken & Biscuits, headquartered in New Orleans. The Church's concept remained distinct and separate from Popeyes'. Known for its Southern-style chicken, Church's also serves Southern specialties including fried okra, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob and its unique honey butter biscuits. It's your time to grow and Church's Chicken has the brand strength, innovative spirit and long-standing experience to position you for business growth and success. Future Church's franchisees will recognize this rich heritage and pride themselves on maintaining this tradition over time. If this is you - Welcome.

The total investment necessary to begin the operation of a new free-standing Church’s Chicken Restaurant ranges from $1,159,150 to $1,603,300 for the 2200 Model, $1,097,150 to $1,541,300 for the 1850 Model and $681,500 or $959,800 for the End Cap Model. Each of these estimates includes a $10,000 Development Fee and a $15,000 Initial Franchise Fee that must be paid to Cajun by new franchisees. If you plan to develop multiple Church’s Chicken Restaurants, you will pay a Development Fee in the amount of $10,000 multiplied by the number of Restaurants that you plan to develop.

First off; there are much easier ways to make money than owning a Wings Over (or any restaurant, for that matter). This is extremely hard work, but in the end it's very rewarding. You will work long days and, in the beginning, go weeks without a day off. You will get dirty and tired. But once your first store matures, you will be the best at something in your area and that is an amazing feeling!

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Wings Over franchise is $207,875 to $473,875. This includes $30,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.
If you enter into a development agreement for the right to develop three Wings Over restaurants in a specified development area, the total investment necessary to begin operation of your first Wings Over restaurant is $227,875 to $493,875. This includes $50,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate. If you commit to developing more than three restaurants, you will pay us $10,000 for each additional restaurant that you commit to developing.