Church's, Church's Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken
Church’s Chicken operates quick-service restaurants specializing in fried chicken (original and spicy), classic sides, and freshly made Honey Butter Biscuits, available in various formats including drive-thru, delivery, and catering. The franchisor, Cajun Global LLC, offers franchise agreements and development agreements for qualified individuals and entities to operate under the Church’s Chicken or Church’s Texas Chicken brands, following proprietary system standards, recipes, and operating procedures. Their business model targets the highly competitive quick-service restaurant market serving the total population with affordable, flavorful fast food.
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Overview
Financial Requirements
5% royalty + 5% ad fund + approx. $300-$325/mo technology and support fees
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 441 domestic, free-standing Franchised Restaurants with drive-thrus, excluding 4 units open for less than 26 weeks and 112 units in Puerto Rico. Data is organized into four quartiles based on Weekly Average Gross Sales.
* has_financial_performance_data is true based on the statement on page 1 that Item 19 tables present Gross Sales. average_gross_revenue is calculated as the weighted average of 'Average Annualized Gross Sales by Quartile' from Table 6 (Page 5) for 441 Franchised Restaurants (Q1: 111 units * $1,589,335; Q2: 110 units * $1,183,974; Q3: 110 units * $961,596; Q4: 110 units * $720,181) / 441 total units = $1,114,849.88. median_gross_revenue is estimated as the average of the Median Gross Sales from the Q2 ($1,176,611) and Q3 ($946,295) quartiles in Table 6 (Page 5) = $1,061,453.00. revenue_top_quartile is the 'Average Annualized Gross Sales by Quartile' for Q1 from Table 6 (Page 5) = $1,589,335.00. revenue_bottom_quartile is the 'Average Annualized Gross Sales by Quartile' for Q4 from Table 6 (Page 5) = $720,181.00. average_gross_profit is calculated by multiplying the average_gross_revenue by the 'Gross Profit Margin' percentage (42.8%) from Table 3 (Page 3) for the Franchise section = $477,155.75. average_ebitda is calculated by multiplying the average_gross_revenue by the 'Restaurant Operating Profit (EBITDAR)' percentage (18.6%) from Table 3 (Page 3) for the Franchise section = $207,362.08. ebitda_margin_pct is directly taken from the 'Restaurant Operating Profit (EBITDAR)' percentage (18.6%) from Table 3 (Page 3) for the Franchise section. best_guess_profit_low and best_guess_profit_high are calculated by multiplying the average_gross_revenue by the 'Low' (9.7%) and 'High' (28.7%) 'Restaurant Operating Profit (EBITDAR)' percentages for Franchises from Table 3 (Page 3), respectively = $108,140.44 and $319,961.92. poc_number and poc_franchise_count are derived from the total units (441) in Table 6.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Church's, Church's Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken Compares to Other Fast Food Franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Church's, Church's Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken Current | $644K - $1.8M | $20K | 5.0% | 714 |
| Burger King | $2.1M - $4.7M | $50K | 4.5% | 19,732 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M - $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K - $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M - $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K - $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
Fast Food Average 127 franchises | $605K - $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 127 Fast Food franchises by location count.
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Church's, Church's Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken franchisees (2014 - 2025)
Loans by Year
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily termination disputes, breach of contract, premature closures, failure to de-identify, and royalty damages with franchisees; franchisee counterclaims include improper termination, breach of good faith, and misrepresentation.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Predecessor QFA Royalties LLC and affiliates (QCE Finance LLC, American Food Distributors LLC, National Marketing Fund Trust, QAFT, Inc., QCE LLC) filed prepackaged Chapter 11 petitions in March 2014.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Church's, Church's Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Church's, Church's Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken franchise ranges from $644,366 to $1,808,972. This includes a franchise fee of $20,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a Church's, Church's Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Church's, Church's Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken franchise is $1,114,849.88. The median revenue is $1,061,453.
How much profit can you make with a Church's, Church's Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken franchise?
Based on the financial performance data in the FDD, estimated profit for a Church's, Church's Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken franchise ranges from $108,140.44 to $319,961.92 per year. Actual results vary based on location, management, and market conditions.
How many Church's, Church's Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, Church's, Church's Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken has 714 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1964.
Can you get an SBA loan for a Church's, Church's Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken franchise?
Yes, SBA loans are available for Church's, Church's Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken franchises. Historical data shows 40 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Church's, Church's Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken franchisees, with an average loan amount of $852,843. The historical default rate is 2.5%.
Is Church's, Church's Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken a good franchise to buy?
Church's, Church's Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken shows several positive indicators: established brand with 714+ 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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