Golden Chick vs WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Golden Chick Franchise
WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
Investment $440,950 - $1,348,500$234,400 - $757,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$15,000 - $35,000
Royalty Fee 4%3%-8%
Advertising Fee 1%t0 2%
Year Founded 19672001
Year Franchised 19722002
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $10K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Golden Chick Franchise
WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Golden Chick Franchise
    WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    Golden Chick Franchise
    WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 140 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours On-The-Job Training: 14 days Classroom Training: 15 days
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Email marketing Loyalty program/app Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising
    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)

    Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 35 - 40


    Expansion Plans

     
    Golden Chick Franchise
    WOW Cafe & Wingery Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    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 WOW Cafe & Wingery

    WOW Cafe & Wingery is a fun, casual dining, family restaurant featuring 17 proprietary sauces and dressings. We are supported by a team of Award-winning chef partners for our entire R&D. WOW Cafe & Wingery serves wraps, over-sized salads, Angus burgers on Texas toast, Southwest items including: quesadillas, fajitas, and, of course, wings, tenders and shrimp. Our unique atmosphere includes well-placed TVs for events and up-beat music. Liquor and specialty drink programs are available.

    Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee