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 | Golden ChickGolden Tenders: The Original & Still the Best! |
Business Type
FranchiseTotal Investment
$200,000Number of Units
72In Business Since
1967* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Golden Franchising Corporation develops and
authorizes others to operate fast food restaurants under the name Golden Chick®.
Each Golden Chick Restaurant is a quick service restaurant with dine-in and drive-thru capability which offers a uniform limited menu featuring fresh Golden Fried Chicken™ and Golden Tenders™ prepared with proprietary batters and marination mixes. Side items include, battered french fries, homemade cole slaw, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn on the cob, a variety of cold salads, sandwiches, soft drinks, tea and other menu items.
All new Restaurants are required to be built and equipped in accordance with our specifications. The exact site of each restaurant is selected by the Franchisee, but is required to be accepted in writing by us. Golden Chick® consists of three different prototype designs.
Freestanding Prototype is approximately 1900 sq ft. and seats 61 customers.
Small Prototype is approximately 1564 sq ft. and seats 42 customers.
Co-Branding Prototype is designed for the co-branded concept. It maintains the same brand and image characters of the first two but is co-branded with a major oil company or convenience store. The co-branded option requires 1000-1500 sqft and included approximately 18 seats; with this option the overall investment is much lower as are operating costs.
All three prototype designs feature a drive-up window, all necessary kitchen and storage requirements as well as a dining area.
Each Golden Chick Restaurant is a quick service restaurant with dine-in and drive-thru capability which offers a uniform limited menu featuring fresh Golden Fried Chicken™ and Golden Tenders™ prepared with proprietary batters and marination mixes. Side items include, battered french fries, homemade cole slaw, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn on the cob, a variety of cold salads, sandwiches, soft drinks, tea and other menu items.
All new Restaurants are required to be built and equipped in accordance with our specifications. The exact site of each restaurant is selected by the Franchisee, but is required to be accepted in writing by us. Golden Chick® consists of three different prototype designs.
Freestanding Prototype is approximately 1900 sq ft. and seats 61 customers.
Small Prototype is approximately 1564 sq ft. and seats 42 customers.
Co-Branding Prototype is designed for the co-branded concept. It maintains the same brand and image characters of the first two but is co-branded with a major oil company or convenience store. The co-branded option requires 1000-1500 sqft and included approximately 18 seats; with this option the overall investment is much lower as are operating costs.
All three prototype designs feature a drive-up window, all necessary kitchen and storage requirements as well as a dining area.
Products & Services
The Golden Story began in Central Texas in the late 1960's when the concept was created by a
former employee of a chicken franchise who believed that there had to be a better way to
run a franchise system. The wonderful chicken, created by the development of secret
marination and batter mixes, attracted franchise inquires, and by the time the founder
sold the chain in 1982, it had grown to a total of 39 restaurants.
In March 1989, Golden Fried Chicken was purchased by an investment group whose involvement was strongly supported by the Golden Fried Chicken franchise community. Since then, the chain has experienced steady growth with new restaurants opening throughout the region, bringing the chain-wide total approaching 100 units. The partnership with our franchise community also produced joint franchisor/franchisee advisory committees in the areas of purchasing, advertising, operation and standards and construction and facilities.
In September, 1993, the company introduced exciting new enhancements to the Golden Fried Chicken menu as well as the restaurant appearance and thus was born Golden Chick, a concept positioned to propel the Golden chain into the future. The company feels so strongly that Golden Chick is a winning enterprise that in July of 1996 we announced that all future franchises granted to new franchisees would be Golden Chick franchises!
It's been over 30 years since the first Golden Fried Chicken opened in San Marcos, Texas but our goal has never changed -- the success of each franchise owner. With an innovative franchisor/franchisee relationship and a new Golden Chick restaurant serving your community's best chicken products, the opportunity is Golden indeed!
Training & Support
Your Success.....is our priority.
We strive to keep our restaurants easy to operate. While we have over 30 years of experience and have developed procedures and system that enable you to operate an efficient and cost-effective franchise, we are committed to keeping our eyes focused on the future and continually strive for improvement. Our experienced franchise professionals will assist you in finding the right location and developing our prototype restaurant or converting an existing facility into a Golden Chick restaurant.
At Golden Chick we pride ourselves on treating you like family and as a valuable member of the team. We'll support you with ongoing training programs designed for both the experienced entrepreneur and the first-time owner. We value your input and believe that no one succeeds by him/herself. Our franchisee advisory system gives you a voice in the future direction of the chain.
We strive to keep our restaurants easy to operate. While we have over 30 years of experience and have developed procedures and system that enable you to operate an efficient and cost-effective franchise, we are committed to keeping our eyes focused on the future and continually strive for improvement. Our experienced franchise professionals will assist you in finding the right location and developing our prototype restaurant or converting an existing facility into a Golden Chick restaurant.
At Golden Chick we pride ourselves on treating you like family and as a valuable member of the team. We'll support you with ongoing training programs designed for both the experienced entrepreneur and the first-time owner. We value your input and believe that no one succeeds by him/herself. Our franchisee advisory system gives you a voice in the future direction of the chain.
Why Golden Chick?
- National volume purchasing program to ensure great pricing on food and packaging without a mark up from the franchisor
- A list of approved equipment vendors with a proven track record
- Golden Chick's proprietary recipes
- Assistance with store openings and ongoing support
- Effective marketing materials and programs
- Use of the Golden Chick brand name and slogans
- Franchise Advisory Committee: Give Franchisees a voice on key issues
