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La Rosa Chicken & Grill®

Food & Beverage Year: 2025
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What Is La Rosa Chicken & Grill?

La Rosa Chicken & Grill is a rotisserie chicken-focused restaurant concept offering rotisserie chicken, soups, salads, side dishes, sandwiches and grilled items. Franchised units operate from a single fixed brick-and-mortar location or, if authorized, as a branded food truck, and provide on-premises dining, carryout and delivery. Brick-and-mortar Restaurants are ordinarily located in high-traffic retail commercial locations, including strip shopping centers.

La Rosa Chicken & Grill Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchisor's standout strength is top-tier onboarding—a perfect 100 Training & Support score and 265 hours of initial training (top 10%) that prepares franchisees thoroughly, while the main risk is that a spotless record (zero lawsuits, penalties, or terminations) reflects past compliance but doesn't guarantee protection from future market or operational challenges.

Pros

Training & Support score is 100 and the franchisor provides 265 hours of initial training, both well above industry norms (training hours are in the top 10%). That level of onboarding means you'll be thoroughly prepared to run the business before opening.
Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero government penalties or orders, and zero franchisor-initiated enforcement actions—unusually low for Food & Beverage. A clean legal and regulatory record lowers litigation risk and signals compliance-focused franchising.
Zero outlet terminations and zero signed-but-not-open units—well below what's common in this sector. That points to operator stability (few exits) and no backlog of pending openings, which improves predictability for new franchisees.

Cons

Territory Protection

48/100
NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains site-specific rights to shape market density by developing nearby units, to sell via e-commerce and alternative distribution channels, to use different trademarks and to acquire/convert locations, with protection contingent on meeting performance quotas.

Training & Support

100
Excellent

La Rosa Chicken & Grill provides an extensive 265-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two managerial staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness; on-site assistance carries additional fees, and franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses.

Unit Growth Analysis

Unit Growth Chart

This franchise shows a slight decline then stabilization: unit count dropped from 14 (2022–2023) to 13 in 2024 and remained at 13 in 2025, a net loss of 1 unit (−7.1%) over the period. For investors this signals stagnation—no recent expansion (latest year‑over‑year growth 0.0%) after a notable −7.1% contraction between 2023 and 2024—suggesting limited development momentum or retention issues unless a new growth pipeline emerges.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a La Rosa Chicken & Grill Franchise?

Opening a La Rosa Chicken & Grill franchise requires a total initial investment of $335,300 to $730,000, 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

$335,300
Minimum Investment Breakdown
Franchise Fee
Real Estate
Equipment & Assets
Reserves
Training
Other

Maximum Investment

$730,000
Maximum Investment Breakdown

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$35,000
Real Estate$110,800
Equipment & Assets$141,000
Reserves$20,000
Training$500
Other$28,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$35,000
Real Estate$321,000
Equipment & Assets$252,000
Reserves$50,000
Training$8,000
Other$64,000

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 La Rosa Chicken & Grill Franchise Owners Make?

La Rosa Chicken & Grill franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,071,503 and median gross sales of $1,096,181 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:
$1,071,503
Median Gross Sales:
$1,096,181
High Gross Sales:
$1,502,406
Low Gross Sales:
$618,295
Sample Size:
7
Percent Attaining Average:
57.1%
Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Franchised outlets had a 2024 average gross sales of 1,071,503.08 versus the company-owned average of 1,303,117.19, indicating company-owned locations reported higher average sales in the same year.
Performance Variability Analysis: Franchise outlet sales ranged from 618,295.34 to 1,502,405.92 with a median of 1,096,180.90, showing substantial variability and a right-skew driven by a few higher-performing units.
Data Scope and Limitations: The representation covers only 2024 operational outlets in NJ and NY, is unaudited, and does not include franchise-level expense or net income data, limiting profitability analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a La Rosa Chicken & Grill franchise?

The total initial investment for a La Rosa Chicken & Grill franchise ranges from $335,300 to $730,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the La Rosa Chicken & Grill initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for La Rosa Chicken & Grill is $17,500, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do La Rosa Chicken & Grill franchise owners make?

La Rosa Chicken & Grill franchise locations reported average gross sales of $1,071,503 and median gross sales of $1,096,181 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does La Rosa Chicken & Grill have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

La Rosa Chicken & Grill received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does La Rosa Chicken & Grill offer exclusive franchise territories?

La Rosa Chicken & Grill received a territory protection score of 48 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does La Rosa Chicken & Grill provide to new franchisees?

La Rosa Chicken & Grill received a training and support score of 100 out of 100. La Rosa Chicken & Grill provides an extensive 265-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two managerial staff members for launch.

How many La Rosa Chicken & Grill franchise locations are there?

La Rosa Chicken & Grill had 13 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is La Rosa Chicken & Grill?

La Rosa Chicken & Grill is a rotisserie chicken-focused restaurant concept offering rotisserie chicken, soups, salads, side dishes, sandwiches and grilled items.

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