Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Freshly made. Perfectly Cajun.
Franchise Overview
Overview
Krispy Krunchy Chicken is a leading provider of Cajun-style fried chicken, offering a fast-growing quick service restaurant model across diverse settings. Founded in 1989, Krispy Krunchy Chicken is known for its signature hand-breaded fried chicken, honey biscuits, and bold Southern flavors. The brand stands out for its flexible franchising approach, allowing franchisees to integrate the concept into existing convenience stores, travel centers or as standalone units, minimizing buildout and operational costs.
Key Features
- Franchisees benefit from:
- • A menu focused on Cajun fried chicken, tenders, wings, shrimp, and signature honey biscuits
- • Flexible formats suitable for new or existing retail, convenience, or restaurant locations
- • Streamlined systems for rapid kitchen setup and efficient food preparation
User Experience
Customers enjoy a quick, friendly experience focused on freshly prepared, boldly flavored Cajun chicken. Locations are often conveniently situated in high-traffic areas, and service is designed for both takeout and dining in, adapting well to local community preferences. Franchisees receive comprehensive training in preparation, food safety, and customer service to ensure consistently high quality.
Market Opportunity
With the increasing demand for flavorful fried chicken and convenience-based QSR offerings, Krispy Krunchy Chicken has experienced rapid growth. The brand supports multi-unit and single-unit franchising, serving areas underserved by traditional QSR models. It is especially popular in gas stations, travel plazas, and urban convenience markets—sectors with strong customer demand but limited setup space or resources for full-service dining concepts.
Franchise Requirements
Initial Franchise Fee | $0 (no franchise fee) |
Total Investment | $145,000 - $463,000 |
Royalty Fee | 0% (product-based model) |
Marketing Fee | Varies by region |
Contract Term | 5 years, renewable |
Net Worth Requirement | $350,000+ |
Liquid Capital Required | $100,000+ |
Experience | Food service management experience preferred but not required |
Established
1989
Total Units
2,700+ locations
Headquarters
Alexandria, Louisiana, USA
Staffing
6-10 employees per unit
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