375° Chicken ‘n Fries^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2025

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What Is 375° Chicken ‘n Fries?

375° Chicken ‘n Fries is a chicken-focused fast-casual franchise offering freshly made chicken sliders, tenders, popcorn chicken, wings, crinkle fries, milkshakes and related items. Franchisees operate single-location eateries (typically 800–1,500 sq ft) located within or adjacent to shopping malls, retail strips, shopping centers, college/university areas, or as urban storefronts.

375° Chicken ‘n Fries Franchise: Pros and Cons

With a best-in-class training and support score of 100 (in the top quarter across sectors), this franchisor provides superior onboarding and field support that speeds ramp-up and cuts trial-and-error costs, but the initial franchise fee low range of $35,000 is higher than typical for food and beverage and raises your upfront cash requirement.

Pros

Training and support score of 100 is in the top quarter across all sectors, giving you best-in-class onboarding and ongoing field support that speeds up ramp-up and reduces trial-and-error costs.

No disclosed lawsuits, judgments, settlements, government penalties, franchisor enforcement actions, or fraud cases — an unusually clean legal record for a food & beverage franchisor, which lowers legal friction and helps preserve system reputation.

Zero outlet non-renewals, zero terminations, and zero reacquisitions are well below what's common in food & beverage, indicating strong operator retention and system stability; additionally, the franchisor does not require managers to hold equity (0%), giving you flexibility in structuring manager pay and ownership.

Cons

The initial franchise fee low range is $35,000, which is well above what's common in food & beverage and raises your upfront cash requirement.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

52/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. Franchisor retains e-commerce/alternative channel sales, may develop nearby units absent a right of first refusal, may deploy alternate trademarks/venue formats, and may reduce protection contingent on performance contingencies; franchisee retains site-specific rights supporting market density.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

Robust 90-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support to aid operational readiness; franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses, and on-site support is provided at additional cost.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a 375° Chicken ‘n Fries Franchise?

Opening a 375° Chicken ‘n Fries franchise requires a total initial investment of $324,100 to $521,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$324,100

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$521,500

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000

Real Estate$118,000

Equipment & Assets$119,500

Reserves$30,000

Training$100

Other$16,500

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$40,000

Real Estate$242,000

Equipment & Assets$149,500

Reserves$60,000

Training$5,000

Other$25,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do 375° Chicken ‘n Fries Franchise Owners Make?

375° Chicken ‘n Fries franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,037,192 and median gross sales of $1,037,192 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$1,037,192

Median Gross Sales:

$1,037,192

High Gross Sales:

$1,269,414

Low Gross Sales:

$804,969

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

50.0%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The company-owned (corporate) outlets report much higher total sales per unit (corporate 2024 sales of 3745633) than each franchised outlet listed, indicating corporate unit scale or format differences compared with the two franchised locations.

Performance Variability Analysis: Among the two franchised outlets in 2024 there is a substantial range in sales (low 804969, high 1269414) and corresponding net income (72277 to 114247), signaling notable variability but the sample is too small to generalize.

Data Scope and Limitations: The franchised data covers only two specific 2024 outlets and the disclosure states the results are unaudited and that individual results may differ, limiting reliability for projection or benchmarking.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a 375° Chicken ‘n Fries franchise?

The total initial investment for a 375° Chicken ‘n Fries franchise ranges from $324,100 to $521,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the 375° Chicken ‘n Fries initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for 375° Chicken ‘n Fries is $40,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do 375° Chicken ‘n Fries franchise owners make?

375° Chicken ‘n Fries franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,037,192 and median gross sales of $1,037,192 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does 375° Chicken ‘n Fries have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

375° Chicken ‘n Fries received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does 375° Chicken ‘n Fries offer exclusive franchise territories?

375° Chicken ‘n Fries received a territory protection score of 52 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does 375° Chicken ‘n Fries provide to new franchisees?

375° Chicken ‘n Fries received a training and support score of 100 out of 100. Robust 90-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three managerial staff members for launch.

How many 375° Chicken ‘n Fries franchise locations are there?

375° Chicken ‘n Fries had 9 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is 375° Chicken ‘n Fries?

375° Chicken ‘n Fries is a chicken-focused fast-casual franchise offering freshly made chicken sliders, tenders, popcorn chicken, wings, crinkle fries, milkshakes and related items.

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