- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$171K - $313K
- Units as of 2022
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8 60.0% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Helen's Hot Chicken
| Industry | Food |
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| Related Categories | Chicken |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Leadership | Jeremy Mallard, CEO |
| Corporate Address |
1801 Jefferson St. Nashville, TN 37208 |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 2017 (8 years) |
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| # of employees at HQ | 10 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises worldwide. |
| # of Units | 8 (as of 2022) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Helen's Hot Chicken franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$30,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$170,600 - $313,400 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$30,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$30,000 |
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Royalty Fee
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5% |
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Term of Agreement
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10 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| Third Party Financing | Helen's Hot Chicken has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| On-The-Job Training | 13 hours |
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| Classroom Training | 27 hours |
| Ongoing Support |
Grand Opening
Site Selection
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| Marketing Support |
Social Media
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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