Sonoma Chicken Coop vs Ezell's Chicken Franchise Comparison

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

Company Overviews

About Sonoma Chicken Coop

Founded in 2002, Sonoma Chicken Coop was named for the world-famous California wine region and also for our signature rotisserie chicken menu items. Sonoma Chicken Coop offers a variety of specialty foods such as pizza, pasta, entree salads, sandwiches on house-made bread, steaks, ribs, fish, rotisserie chicken as well as chef quality appetizers and desserts. Sonoma Chicken Coop is a high volume, fast casual restaurant offering phenomenal unit economics. Sonoma Chicken Coop offers a comprehensive support package to our franchisees, including but not limited to: * Business Planning * Real Estate * Architecture & Construction * Purchasing & Distribution * Marketing, Promotions & Grand Openings * Comprehensive Training Programs * Technology Systems

About Ezell's Chicken

Founded in 1984 in Seattle's Central District, Ezell's Famous Chicken has eleven fast-casual restaurants in locations throughout the Greater Puget Sound area.  Over 36 years later, the locally-owned family business has grown, while members of the founding family are still active and involved every day.

The story began when the family moved from Texas to Seattle. Shortly thereafter, they decided that they’d start a business making chicken like they used to back home in Texas.

Lewis Rudd and Faye Stephens saw their mission as simple: Provide FRESH and high-quality chicken and GOOD homemade side dishes, served with casual and courteous service.

After waiting six years for funding, the family opened the first store on February 3, 1984 in Seattle’s Central District at 501 23rd Avenue, across from Garfield High School. Since then, they have built the family business into a Pacific Northwest icon.