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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Franchise

Join Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken: A Legendary Brand with $1.8M AUV, Strong Unit Economics, and Amazing Chicken. Since 1966, We've Delivered Great Food and Franchise Success with Unmatched Support. Now Exclusively Partnering with Multi-Unit Developers for Growth Opportunities!

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Highlights
Cash Required

$750,000

Min. Franchise Fee

$35,000

Total Number of Units

126

Franchising Since

1981

Corporate Headquarters

Shalimar,FL

CEO Name

Ryan Weaver

About Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken

Invest in Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken: A Proven Brand with Category-Leading Unit Economics and $1.8M Average Revenue. Founded in 1966 by Lee Cummings (Colonel Sanders' Nephew), we've built unmatched brand loyalty, powered by our famous recipe and efficient operating model. We're ready to share our famous chicken nationally and expand with new franchisees.

Franchisees benefit from extensive growth potential, flexible real estate options, sophisticated site selection models, and robust support programs. With hands-on training and operational insights, we provide support every step of the way. Exclusively franchising to multi-unit developers, Lee’s offers a unique opportunity to expand in prime, untapped markets and maximize potential.

Franchise Unit Trends & Revenue

Total Number of Units

126

New Units Opened

4

Average Unit Revenue

$1,757,037

* in 2024

Franchise Fees

Min. Franchise Fee

$35,000

Royalty Fee

5.0%
Gross Sales

Ad Fund Fee

3.0%
Gross Sales

Why Choose Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken?

Established Brand with Longevity: Since 1966, Lee’s has been synonymous with high-quality chicken, building a loyal customer base and strong brand recognition, driving strong unit-level economics.

Significant Growth Opportunities: With ample whitespace for new development, Lee’s offers tremendous growth potential in untapped markets, providing franchisees the chance to expand rapidly.

Flexible Real Estate Solutions: Our adaptable real estate requirements make it easier to find the right location and drive growth in a variety of markets.

Comprehensive Support: From site selection to daily operations, Lee’s offers sophisticated development programs, hands-on training, and ongoing operational support, ensuring franchisees are well-equipped to succeed.

Exclusive Multi-Unit Focus: We partner exclusively with multi-unit developers, offering a unique opportunity to scale within a proven, successful system.

Starting Costs & Investment Requirements

Total Investment

$1,000,000 - $5,000,000

Net Worth Required

$1,500,000

Cash Required

$750,000

Training and Support
Financing Available
Multi Units

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is well capitalized, experienced, and able to develop and operate 5+ new locations. Backgrounds include Existing Multi Store Operators, Real Estate Developers, and Professional Investors.

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