Golden Chick vs WingsUp! Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Golden Chick Franchise
WingsUp! Franchise
Investment $440,950 - $1,348,500$220,000 - $280,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19671988
Year Franchised 19721996
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $10K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Golden Chick Franchise
WingsUp! Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Golden Chick Franchise
    WingsUp! 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
    WingsUp! 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 -
    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
    WingsUp! Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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 WingsUp!

    We are Canada’s best chicken wing restaurant franchise focusing on takeout, delivery and catering. If you're asking yourself "Where are the best gourmet wings near me?" your search has come to an end. From our honey hot wings to our classic mild BBQ wings, you'll find every flavour to satisfy your cravings. Our flavour palate includes 18 delicious flavours from classic, sweet, bold to spicy and dry seasoned. Serving Southern Ontario since 1988, with locations in Burlington, Cambridge, Guelph, Hamilton, Kitchener, Milton, Mississauga, Oakville, Waterloo, Orangeville, Newmarket, Orillia, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, and London
    WingsUp! specializes in take-out and delivery of Gourmet Chicken Wings and other similar items. Our stores are currently located in southern Ontario and our brand has developed customer loyalty that has surpassed expectations. Our commitment to use the highest quality, fresh never frozen chicken and we believe, as is evident by our success that this sets us apart from the competition and elevates WingsUp! to new plateaus with each new restaurant we open.