What is the estimated cost range for an alcoholic beverage license for a Chicken Guy restaurant, and is it required?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
,000 for the initial inventory of food and paper.
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- Alcoholic Beverage License. If you elect to obtain an alcoholic beverage license to serve wine and beer at your Franchised Restaurant, which is not required, you can expect to pay between $10,000 and $200,000. The cost of these licenses varies greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction depending on the licensing authority involved and the local alcoholic beverage license resale market, if any. Some states limit the available number of alcoholic beverage licenses. In such markets you are likely to be required to pay grossly inflated prices on the secondary market to obtain a license and you may decide not to offer
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 16–20)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chicken Guy's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost for an alcoholic beverage license ranges from $10,000 to $200,000. This license would allow a franchisee to serve wine and beer at their restaurant. However, obtaining an alcoholic beverage license is not a requirement to open a Chicken Guy franchise.
The FDD notes that the cost of these licenses can vary significantly depending on the jurisdiction, the licensing authority, and the local resale market for alcoholic beverage licenses. Some states may limit the number of licenses available, which can lead to inflated prices on the secondary market.
Prospective Chicken Guy franchisees should carefully consider the costs and benefits of obtaining an alcoholic beverage license in their specific location. They should also research the local regulations and market conditions to determine whether it is a worthwhile investment. If the secondary market prices are too high, a franchisee may decide not to offer alcoholic beverages at their Chicken Guy restaurant.