Fast Food / Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)
Franchise ID: 81RkUoYkv49g3yrlCUVndV

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 Fee0% (product-based model)
Marketing FeeVaries by region
Contract Term5 years, renewable
Net Worth Requirement$350,000+
Liquid Capital Required$100,000+
ExperienceFood service management experience preferred but not required
Financial Highlights
Average Unit Volume
$725,000
Average Profit Margin
15-20%
Typical Break Even
12-18 months
ROI (after 3 years)
High (No royalty, streamlined costs)
Quick Facts

Established

1989

Total Units

2,700+ locations

Headquarters

Alexandria, Louisiana, USA

Staffing

6-10 employees per unit

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