Golden Chick vs Chicken Dijon Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Golden Chick Franchise
Chicken Dijon Franchise
Investment $440,950 - $1,348,500$172,000 - $329,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19671993
Year Franchised 19720
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $10K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Golden Chick Franchise
Chicken Dijon Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Golden Chick Franchise
    Chicken Dijon Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Golden Chick Franchise
    Chicken Dijon Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 140 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software The success of our franchisees is our number one priority. We strive to provide our restaurant owners with the systems and resources needed to run a successful business. Below is a list of several of the support services you can expect as a Chicken Dijon franchisee. � Construction / Design � Franchise Business Consultants � Information Technology � Management Training � Local Store Marketing � On-Site Restaurant Opening Support � Operations Services & Support � Purchasing & Distribution � Real Estate / Site Selection � Research & Development
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
    Operations 28% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Golden Chick Franchise
    Chicken Dijon Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Golden Chick

    Howard Walker opened the first Golden Fried Chicken location in San Marcos, Texas, in 1967. The restaurants, which served fried chicken, chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, biscuits and other favorites, quickly spread through Texas and Oklahoma. In 1996, the name was changed from Golden Fried Chicken to Golden Chick. The conversion included an image update and the addition of new menu items, such as Golden Roasted Chicken and a variety of new side items to go along with all the existing menu item favorites. Free-standing and co-branded units offer dine-in, takeout, drive-thru, catering and optional delivery service.

    The Original & Still the Best.
    Veteran Incentives  33.33% off franchise fee


    "Entrepreneur
    #334 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #302 in Franchise 500 for 2021.


    About Chicken Dijon

    Chicken Dijon is in its truest sense a Chicken Restaurant. The company is committed to evolving into a major "niche" restaurant company, Chicken Dijon Rotisserie & Grill is a Southern California based casual restaurant and is the leader in the Mediterranean rotisserie grill segment. Chicken Dijon is known for its fresh, healthy and superior food and offers in-house dining, take out, and successful delivery and catering programs. The restaurant interior is upscale modern, but still casual and comfortable. With seven stores already open throughout its flagship state, the company is ramping up for nationwide expansion."Californian Rotisserie Chicken with a Mediterranean Flare".Chicken Dijon Rotisserie & Grill is a Southern California based casual restaurant and is the leader in the Mediterranean rotisserie grill segment. Chicken Dijon is known for its fresh, healthy and superior food and offers in-house dining, take out, and successful delivery and catering programs. The restaurant interior is upscale modern, but still casual and comfortable.