What is the low and high range for the estimated cost of building and improvements for a Churchs Chicken franchise?
Churchs_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
es or higher than the high estimates on some items.
| Amount | To Whom | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of | Method Of | |||||
| Expenditure | Low | High | Payment | When Due | Payment Is To Be Made1 | |
| Development Fee2 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Lump sum | At signing of Development Agreement | Cajun | |
| Initial Franchise Fee2 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Lump sum | At signing of Franchise Agreement | Cajun | |
| Grand Opening Marketing Funds3 | $15,500 | $25,000 | Lump sum | At signing of Franchise Agreement | Cajun | |
| Real Estate | variable | variable | Lump sum or | As arranged | Lessors/ vendors | |
| (purchase or lease)4 | Monthly | |||||
| Site Work5 | $200,000 | $425,000 | Lump sum | As ordered | Vendors | |
| Building and | $475,000 | $600,000 | Lump sum | As ordered | Vendors | |
| Improvements6 | ||||||
| Equipment and | $320,000 | $350,000 | Lump sum | As ordered | Vendors | |
| Signs7 | ||||||
| Fees, Misc., Architectural and Engineering Services, Deposits8 | $45,000 | $125,000 | Lump sum | As ordered | Vendors, consultants, municipalities | |
| Initial Training9 | $0 | $23,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Employees/ vendors | |
| Opening Supplies10 | $6,350 | $12,700 | As arranged | As incurred | Suppliers | |
| Insurance11 | $7,500 | $10,000 | As arranged | As ordered | Insurance company/ broker | |
| Utility Deposits12 | $5,000 | $15,000 | Lump sum | Per lease or utility company’s requirements | Utility companies/ lessors | |
| Business Licenses13 | $300 | $600 | Lump sum | Before opening | Government agencies | |
| Additional Funds | $10,000 | $20,000 | As arranged | As needed | Employees/ | |
| Months14 | suppliers | |||||
| Total Investment15 | $1,114,650 | $1,636,300 | (excluding Real Estate) |
YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT: 1400 Blaze Model
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Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 24–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Churchs Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the cost of building and improvements varies based on the restaurant model. For a new free-standing restaurant, the estimated cost for building and improvements ranges from $475,000 to $600,000. For a Blaze Compact model, the estimated cost for building and improvements ranges from $304,932 to $578,000. For an End Cap Restaurant, building and improvements are estimated to cost between $194,641 and $510,000.
These costs are paid as a lump sum to vendors as the work is ordered. The estimates assume new ground-up construction. However, the FDD notes that costs may vary depending on the circumstances and could be lower or higher than the estimates provided.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the type of restaurant they plan to develop, as this will significantly impact the estimated costs. It is also important to factor in potential variations due to location, size, and condition of the property. Consulting with Churchs Chicken and experienced contractors is advisable to obtain more accurate estimates for a specific location and restaurant model.