FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Chick-fil-A, Inc..
Based on 2025 FDD · 1 filing in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Chick-fil-A, Inc. franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $427K – $2.3M. Reported owner economics show $0. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $10K franchise fee · 15% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
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Use this as a source-document screening summary: FDD investment range, royalty/ad burden, Item 19 economics, SBA repayment outcomes, unit movement, and comparable-brand context. Treat missing or low-confidence fields as diligence flags — not as blanks to ignore.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. requires a total initial investment of $427K to $2.3M (midpoint approximately $1.4M), with an initial franchise fee of $10K. The ongoing fee burden is 15% . This is in line with industry norms of approximately 14.2%.
According to Item 19 of the 2025 FDD, the median revenue for Chick-fil-A, Inc. locations is $3.4M. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $0, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD.
The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 0.0% is well below the industry average of approximately 9.4%, indicating strong franchisee financial outcomes.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2025-2025). 1 loans across 1 states.
Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.
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