Franchising

Chick N Max bringing 53 locations to US markets

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January 3, 2023

In its first full year of franchising, Wichita, Kansas-based Chick N Max has signed deals to open 53 locations in Kansas, South Dakota and Texas. It plans to open five to seven by the end of 2023, and at least that many each year thereafter.

"Over the last few years, American consumers have fallen in love with chicken all over again," founder Max Sheets said in a company press release. "Chicken sandwiches, chicken fingers and chicken nuggets have become more popular than ever, and the franchise scene has seen remarkable growth in this segment. We've been particularly thrilled with the growing interest in our franchise opportunity and plan to keep the momentum going through exceptional franchisee support and delicious, innovative menu items."

Chick N Max offers 10 flavors of chef-crafted sandwiches, made with almond wood-smoked pulled chicken or fried tenders. Examples include the Maple Bacon Sandwich, featuring pulled smoked chicken, chopped bacon, a drizzle of maple syrup, cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise on a potato bun; or the Sweet & Spicy Sandwich, which includes lightly breaded, chicken tenders, fried jalapeño pepper strips, cucumber, tomato and sweet and spicy sauce on a brioche bun.

It also serves almond-wood smoked chicken in the form of wings, leg quarters, breast quarters and half-chickens.

Including a franchise fee of $35,000, the investment to open a 2,200-2,800-square-foot Chick N Max restaurant ranges from $450,000 to $950,000. Each restaurant features a drive-thru, typically seats about 60-80 people and employs approximately 15-20 people.