BHC Chicken franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The BHC Chicken franchise fee is $40,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $391,838 to $805,188, with about $100,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the BHC Chicken FDD.
What are the BHC Chicken franchise fees and investment?
The BHC Chicken franchise requires a franchise fee of $40,000 and a total initial investment of $391,838 to $805,188. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $40,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $391,838 to $805,188 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $100,000 |
| US locations | 2 |
| Industry | Food & Restaurant (Chicken) |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Franchising since | 2022 |
How does the BHC Chicken investment compare with other food & restaurant franchises?
BHC Chicken's minimum investment of $391,838 is above the median minimum investment of $297,082 across the 1213 food & restaurant franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 457 of the other 1211 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $40,000 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
By minimum investment, BHC Chicken belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the BHC Chicken FDD?
Verify six parts of the BHC Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether BHC Chicken discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to BHC Chicken?
These food & restaurant franchises have the closest minimum investment to BHC Chicken:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Pretzelmaker | $25,000 | $391,500 to $573,000 |
| Tommy Pastrami New York Delicatessen | $25,000 | $391,500 to $652,000 |
| Carvel | $30,500 | $392,375 to $785,850 |
| Pie Five Restaurants | $30,000 to $40,000 | $392,500 to $891,000 |
| Pho Hoa | $30,000 | $391,100 to $759,180 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a BHC Chicken franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a BHC Chicken franchise ranges from $391,838 to $805,188, including a franchise fee of $40,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a BHC Chicken franchise?
BHC Chicken lists a minimum of about $100,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many BHC Chicken locations are there?
BHC Chicken reported 2 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has BHC Chicken been franchising?
BHC Chicken started offering franchises in 2022 after the company was founded in 2022.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. BHC Chicken and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by BHC Chicken. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.