How much revenue does a CHICKEN SALAD CHICK franchise make?

CHICKEN SALAD CHICK does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How much profit can you make with a CHICKEN SALAD CHICK franchise?

Profit estimates for CHICKEN SALAD CHICK franchises are available from the Item 19 financial performance data in the 2026 FDD. Get full access to see the estimated profit range and calculation methodology.

How many CHICKEN SALAD CHICK franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, CHICKEN SALAD CHICK has 252 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2012.

Can you get an SBA loan for a CHICKEN SALAD CHICK franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for CHICKEN SALAD CHICK franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is CHICKEN SALAD CHICK a good franchise to buy?

CHICKEN SALAD CHICK shows several positive indicators: established brand with 252+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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CHICKEN SALAD CHICK

Chicken Salad Chick is a fast-casual restaurant franchise featuring a limited menu of specialty chicken salads, pimento cheese, gourmet side items, and soups, sold individually or by the pound, with an emphasis on prompt, courteous service in a clean, wholesome, friendly atmosphere. The business model centers on franchising standalone restaurants (approximately 2,800 sq ft with seating for 82) that offer dine-in, carryout, catering, and optional drive-thru services, primarily located in suburban retail districts with shopping centers. It targets customers seeking convenient, quality meals in a genuine Southern-inspired setting.

FDD Year:

252locations

$777K–$1034K

Since 2012

Food & BeverageAtlanta, GAwww.chickensaladchick.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Initial Investment

$777,000 – $1,033,500

Royalty Rate

5.00%

Brand Fund

2.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$500

5% royalty + 2% ad fund + up to $500/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$1,496,540

Median Gross Revenue

$1,500,394

EBITDA Margin

12%

Average EBITDA

$178,088.26

Data Based On: 214 franchised Chicken Salad Chick Restaurants open and operating during all of 2025.

* Estimated average EBITDA for franchisees and profit ranges were calculated by applying affiliate-owned expense percentages to the franchised average gross revenue ($1,496,540). The calculation includes a 5% royalty fee (paid by franchisees but not affiliate-owned units, per Note 10). For 'best_guess_profit_low', COGS was increased by 2% (highest end of range for new franchisees, per Note 1) and Payroll by 1% (conservative estimate for variability, per Note 2) in addition to the royalty. For 'best_guess_profit_high', affiliate-owned expense percentages were used directly along with the 5% royalty.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $1,496,540

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How CHICKEN SALAD CHICK Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 84% of Fast Casual franchises
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Casual

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
CHICKEN SALAD CHICK Current	$777K – $1.0M	$50K	5.0%	252
Tropical Smoothie Cafe	$276K – $771K	$35K	6.0%	1,650
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ	$300K – $721K	$35K	6.0%	1,371
FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT)	$405K – $1.6M	$20K	6.0%	1,249
Zaxby's	$1.4M – $3.8M	$35K	6.0%	826
Qdoba	$548K – $1.3M	$40K	5.0%	652
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises	$520K – $1.2M	$39K	5.6%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for CHICKEN SALAD CHICK franchisees (2015 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$736,569

Total Volume

$42.7M

Default Rate

8.6%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

58 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

369 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

369 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

180 SBA loans

Franchising since 1962