Chicken Delight vs Dave's Hot Chicken Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Chicken Delight Franchise
Dave's Hot Chicken Franchise
Investment $428,900 - $603,100$419,800 - $2,386,500
Franchise Fee $20,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19522018
Year Franchised 19522018
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Legal fees (to be determined)-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Chicken Delight Franchise
Dave's Hot Chicken Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    Dave's Hot Chicken Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    Dave's Hot Chicken Franchise
    Training --
    Support Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks, 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    Dave's Hot Chicken Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Dave's Hot Chicken

    "Daves

    From its humble beginnings as a parking lot pop-up to a brick and mortar sensation with lines consistently around the block, Dave's can't keep up from its throngs of hot chicken fanatics. Dave's Hot Chicken is currently seeking experienced multi-unit restaurant operators. Prime territories are available throughout the country.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Dave’s Hot Chicken Restaurant (including non-traditional Restaurants) franchised business is between $419,800 and $861,500. This includes $30,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Dave’s Hot Chicken Restaurant franchised business that has a drive-thru and pickup window is between $1,102,800 and $2,386,500. This includes $30,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of two Dave’s Hot Chicken Restaurants under an Area Development franchised business is between $839,600 and $4,773,000. This includes $60,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of ten Dave’s Hot Chicken Restaurants under an Area Development franchised business is between $4,198,000 and $23,865,000. This includes between $300,000 and $335,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).