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Why Chick N Max?
Home Of The Better Chicken Sandwich
We’re not just serving up ordinary, boring chicken sandwiches. Our menu features the latest food trends in America, and we’re taking it to new heights with our unique flavor combinations and sauces. We’re proud to say we’re creating the “better chicken sandwich” segment, offering more than the typical “original” or “spicy” chicken sandwich. Our menu impresses and delights even the most discerning diners.
Built With You In Mind
Though we are an emerging brand, our leadership team comprises established restaurateurs who’ve crafted our franchise concept with growth in mind. Our build-out process is designed to be accessible for entrepreneurs to join the Chick N Max family. Our menu is delicious and easy to execute, allowing our franchisees to focus on providing great customer service and growing their business.
Our Menu Performs All Day
As a fast-casual brand, we designed our menu to be extremely balanced. We managed to match an easy-to-execute menu with guest-delighting food. Our fried tenders please guests of all ages and our Almond Wood smoked chicken is healthy and flavorful. Our menu performs better than the industry average in the fast-casual segment, because our dinner and catering offerings are stronger.
Core Values
we are on a mission
At Chick N Max, our core values are more than just words on a wall or in a book – they are woven into the very fabric of who we are as a company. From the moment a team member joins, they are trained in these values and they serve as the foundation for their role. Our managers use this language in their daily team meetings. And our operations are built on ensuring that these values are upheld at all times.
Our delicious, high-quality chicken is what sets us apart from the rest, but it’s our values that make that possible. We strive to always stay true to our ideals and to provide the best possible experience for our customers.
OUR FOOD
legendary chicken
At Chick N Max, you’ll find juicy, golden, freshly cooked and crispy, perfectly seasoned chicken at the center of every dish. The menu features our Legendary Sandwiches, Crispy Tenders and our Almond Wood Smoked chicken and wings.
Our signature is our Almond Wood Smoked Chicken. We smoke our chicken over almond wood from California. Almond wood produces a softer, sweeter flavor than other harsher woods historically used in restaurants like hickory, mesquite or white oak. The gentleness of the almond wood smoke allows the chicken’s authentic and rich flavors to come through. All of our secret spice rubs and sauces are specifically crafted to enhance this gentle smoked flavor of our chicken.
TRAINING & SUPPORT
When you become a Chick N Max franchise owner, you’ll have the best of both worlds: You’ll be your own boss, but you’ll never be alone. We’ve got your back every step of the way.
Our franchise family is made up of a fun and diverse group of people, each with a unique background and set of skills. Franchisees receive the same level of training and support from us, whether opening one or multiple locations. This helps to ensure success and a consistent customer experience.
We provide a full support toolbox, from finding the right real estate and designing your storefront to marketing and ongoing support. With our help, you’ll have everything you need to succeed and make your business thrive.
Real Estate
While location is important, we believe that foresight, planning and oversight are key to your success. Our team will work closely with you to ensure that your restaurant is built to the highest standards and that you are set up for success from day one.
Our Real Estate, Design & Construction Team is dedicated to helping you open your Chick N Max franchise as quickly and efficiently as possible. We have assembled a team of industry veterans and a network of experienced professionals who are dedicated to finding the perfect location for your store, helping you negotiate the best deal, designing, building and equipping your restaurant. We have developed a process that streamlines the site selection, negotiation, design and construction process, allowing you to focus on what you do best – running your business.
Training & Operations Support
Our operations team will walk alongside you from the very beginning.
Before and after you open your Chick N Max location, you’ll work with our team to learn how to manage your business and discover ways to maximize profits. They’ll visit frequently and will be there for you during business reviews, goal setting, weekly reporting, vendor facilitation, compliance guidelines, health and safety regulations, profit & loss management and much more.
Don’t worry if you’re not a tech expert, we’re here to help on that front as well. Our restaurant management software takes care of the heavy lifting for you. It synchronizes everything from your banking and point-of-sale (POS) system to payroll, vendor management (both ordering and inventory) and tracking cost of goods (COGS). Meanwhile, our team is working behind the scenes, analyzing the data and identifying ways to decrease costs and stimulate profitability.
marketing assistance
As a Chick N Max franchise owner, you’ll have the support of our experienced Franchise Marketing Team, even before you open your doors. We understand that marketing is essential to building brand awareness and reaching your earnings potential. That’s why we’ve built a brand and marketing toolkit that is hyper-localized and implements the best practices for your marketing budget.
But beyond a toolkit, our team will be there to help you execute the engagement strategies right for your market and budget. While we are building a fun, engaging, national-quality brand, we never want to lose sight of what really matters: driving guests to your store.
Your Initial Investment
| LOW | HIGH | |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | 35,000 | 35,000 |
| Rent and Leasehold Improvements | 300,000 | 1,200,000 |
| Security Deposit, Utility Deposit | 1,500 | 15,000 |
| Training Travel Expenses | 15,000 | 25,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment | 120,000 | 350,000 |
| Architectural Plans | 20,000 | 60,000 |
| Signage | 25,000 | 100,000 |
| Drive Thru & Digital Menu Boards | 15,000 | 30,000 |
| Opening Inventory | 7,500 | 15,000 |
| POS | 5,500 | 15,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | 5,000 | 10,000 |
| Security & AV System | 5,000 | 10,000 |
| Professional Fees & Licenses | 5,000 | 12,500 |
| Insurance | 1,500 | 5,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | 15,000 | 45,000 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT | 567,000 | 1,902,500 |
process
The Chick N Max Franchise Process
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The Intro Call
We believe in building strong partnerships with our franchisees. That’s why we’ll start our journey together with a conversation to make sure we’re the right fit. We’ll get to know each other better and discuss your background and qualifications to best understand why you want to be a Chick N Max franchisee.
Lastly, we’ll talk about your future plans and how they align with our vision for Chick N Max franchisees. We want to ensure that your goals and objectives are in line with ours and that we’re both committed to building a successful business together.
Review The Franchise Disclosure Document
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a legal document that is provided by a franchisor to a prospective franchisee prior to signing a franchise agreement. The FDD contains detailed information about the franchisor, the franchise system, the terms of the franchise agreement, and the costs and obligations of the franchisee.
Lastly, we’ll talk about your future plans and how they align with our vision for Chick N Max franchisees. We want to ensure that your goals and objectives are in line with ours and that we’re both committed to building a successful business together.
Education Phase/Due Diligence
During due diligence, you should talk with our Franchise support team, call current franchisees, visit existing franchise locations, and evaluate the costs and potential return on investment. Due diligence will help you understand the Chick N Max business model, the level of support and training provided, and the brand.
Discovery Day
Experience Chick N Max firsthand by making plans to fully immerse yourself in our Discovery Day event at our Wichita, Kansas headquarters. It’s an opportunity to meet our team, see our operations in action and most importantly, try all of our food. It’s a great way to get a comprehensive understanding of our business model, culture and support system and make an informed decision about whether or not it’s the right fit for you.
Franchise Validation
Before finalizing the franchise agreement, we’ll finalize the validation process to ensure that both parties are aligned with the vision for the brand, that the financial information provided is accurate, and that all questions are answered on both sides.
Execute Franchise Agreement and Welcome to the Family!
You’ve done it. You’ve completed the process and you’re the next Chick N Max franchisee. We recommend a delicious meal surrounded by all the people you love and trust to celebrate, but we leave the specifics of the celebration to you.
Welcome to the Family!
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