KFC US LLC vs East Coast Wings Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of KFC US LLC vs East Coast Wings including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
KFC US LLC Franchise
East Coast Wings Franchise
Investment $1,008,550 - $2,771,500$661,375 - $1,098,570
Franchise Fee $45,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 4-5%5%
Advertising Fee 5%2%
Year Founded 19301995
Year Franchised 19522004
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee $4.9K25% of then current fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
KFC US LLC Franchise
East Coast Wings Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    KFC US LLC Franchise
    East Coast Wings Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    KFC US LLC Franchise
    East Coast Wings Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 6 weeks Classroom Training: 2 days On-The-Job Training: 240 hours Classroom Training: 48 hours
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing National Media Social media SEO Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 25 - 50


    Expansion Plans
     
    KFC US LLC Franchise
    East Coast Wings Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About KFC US LLC

    His recipe is still a secret, but more than 2 billion of Colonel Harland Sanders' 'finger lickin' good' chicken dinners are served annually in more than 82 countries around the world. Nearly 50 years ago, Colonel Sanders set out to sell complete meals to time-strapped families, calling his home meal replacements 'Sunday Dinner, Seven Days a Week.' Acquired by PepsiCo in 1986, KFC is now a part of Yum! Brands Inc., which includes A&W, Long John Silver's, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a newly constructed KFC outlet ranges from $1,442,600 to $2,771,550. This includes $45,000 to $50,000 that must be paid to KFCLLC or its affiliates.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a reopened or remodeled former KFC outlet, or converted KFC outlet ranges from $1,008,600 to $2,221,550. This includes $45,000 to $50,000 that must be paid to KFCLLC or its affiliates.
    KFCLLC also offers multi-unit development opportunities. The total investment necessary to begin exercising development rights is estimated to be $135,000 to $540,000 (based on the expectation that you will develop 3 to 12 outlets during the term of the development agreement), determined by multiplying the number of new outlets you agree to develop by $45,000, all of which must be paid to KFCLLC.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a KFC non-traditional outlet ranges from $241,100 to $996,000. This includes $12,100 to $17,100 that must be paid to the licensor or its affiliates.

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    About East Coast Wings

    East Coast Wings & Grill is a casual dining full service and counter service restaurant with an emphasis of buffalo style wings. East Coast Wings was originally founded in 1995. In 2000, Steve G. Kontos bought the concept, and in 2002, Sam G. Ballas joined with him, and re-organized it to what today's patrons know as "East Coast Wings & Grill".
    With their 46 years of combined restaurant experience, East Coast Wings & Grill has become a local favorite in all markets the brand has entered.
     National Winner 1st place - Traditional hot sauce and 2nd place - creative spicy
     Our famous wings have consistently won, "Best Wings" in most all markets entered. And to boot, our brand has a very diversified menu: with our overstuffed sandwiches, super salads, deli style specialties and taste-tempting appetizers.
    Unique to East Coast Wings & Grill is our over 75 different flavors and 675 combinations of wings - Teriyaki Ginger Garlic, Honey Barbeque, Mango Habanero, Jamaican Jerk, Blue Cheese, Honey Mustard, Bourbon Street, Kickin' Thai, Cajun and many more.
    Our infamous Buffalo Shrimp, which is available in our 75 flavors, 9 heat indexes and 675 combinations, has quickly become the next best thing to our famous wings.

    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee