The first restaurant franchise that came to mind when viewing this discussion board question was one of my favorite, Chick-fil-A. I was surprised at the relatively low cost to start a franchise with Chick-fil-A. According to the website, “For an initial financial commitment of $5,000, selected franchisees (who we call Operators) are granted the rights necessary to operate a franchised Chick-fil-A Restaurant business.” (Chick-fil-A).
I was unable to locate additional information on royalties, construction and other cost to maintain a Chick-fil-A franchise from their website. I did note that they have several events and opportunities to obtain information on franchise opportunities with their corporation. They host several events, such as franchise expos, seminars, and information sessions to provide detailed information on franchise opportunities.
There is an application process to go through in order to be considered as a franchise owner. The information I sought on the website, but that was not available on the website:
• The process of consideration and obtaining a franchise
• Training opportunities
• Expected cost
http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Company/Careers-Franchise-Opportunity