Franchising
Becoming a Chick-fil-A® Restaurant Franchisee in Canada offers the opportunity to build a business, shape a culture and invest in a better future. And we’ll support you every step of the way.
Being a Chick-fil-A® Franchisee in Canada is a life investment
Chick-fil-A® Franchisees help continue the legacy that began with our founder Truett Cathy to be a positive influence on the people and communities we serve.
While it is an exceedingly rewarding opportunity, it does require long hours and leading a team of mostly young, hourly-paid employees. It’s not for those seeking passive financial investment, working from the sidelines, or adding to a portfolio of business ventures. It’s a hands-on, life investment for leaders looking to build a business and their community.
Franchisee minimum requirements
The Chick-fil-A® franchise opportunity is an exciting and fulfilling one. Owning and operating a Chick-fil-A branded quick-service restaurant business takes an entrepreneurial mindset, passion, and unceasing determination. Here’s what we require from prospective candidates. Meeting these minimum requirements does not mean you will be selected as a Franchisee. Our selection process is highly competitive and there is no guarantee of selection.
Ownership
The legal right to own and operate a franchise in Canada
Upfront fee
$15,000 CAD in non-gifted, non-borrowed funds for the initial franchise fee
Financial History
No bankruptcy in your financial history
Commitment
Full-time, hands on, day-to-day ownership and operation of a restaurant business
Dedication
Divest yourself of conflicting business ventures to own a Chick-fil-A franchise
Experience
5+ years of professional work experience
Leadership
Have led a team of people
“Being a Chick-fil-A Operator is a calling — a calling to carry out Truett’s legacy here in Canada through nurturing, equipping, and developing one’s community and team with care daily.”
Joshua Huesser
“Becoming a Chick-fil-A Operator is more than having a restaurant business. It’s a great platform that can be used to impact the lives of your team and community by leading today for tomorrow.”
Mufuti Sanusi
“As an entrepreneur, income is never guaranteed. There are amazing seasons, and there are hard seasons, but partnering with Chick-fil-A Canada ULC fills any season with hope and optimism.”
Wilson Yang
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Chick-fil-A’s success is directly tied to the passion and drive our Franchisees bring to their local businesses. They spend their time and resources to build the Chick-fil-A brand, which is why we take great care in selecting those we go into business with. (We also have United States and Puerto Rico franchise opportunities.)