Chicken is quickly becoming one of the top fast-casual concepts in franchising. A regional chicken concept to consider is Big Shake's Nashville Hot Chicken. The brand was founded in Franklin, Tenn., in 2014 by Shawn “Chef Big Shake” Davis, who has had a passion for the culinary arts since he was a kid. When he was 12, he got a summer job at C.J. Palermo’s restaurant in Ocean Beach, Fire Island, at his mom's behest. He was mentored by Giovanni Palermo, who taught him the ins and outs of the industry. Like others before him, Davis worked his way up from a dishwasher to head chef due to hard work and determination. Due to his daughter's restrictive diet, he saw the need to create alternative beef burger. The recipes for shrimp burgers were featured on Shark Tank, and the rest is history! Big Shake's Nashville Hot Chicken menu includes Nashville hot chicken, fish, and more. As a franchisee, you will receive great support and training.
In terms of support and training, you can expect an initial training program that is broken down into classroom and on-the-job instruction. During this time, you learn everything you need to know about running the business, including sales, food prep, hiring, marketing and advertising, and more. The support and training are ongoing, and you can also expect grand opening and site selection assistance. Qualified candidates can expect a total investment that ranges between $150,000 – $225,000, which includes an initial franchise fee of $35,000. Candidates should have at least $50,000 in cash and a net worth of $75,000.