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Ghost Chicken

Ghost Chicken is a vibrant QSR franchise specializing in fresh, never-frozen chicken with 11 flavor options, craveable sides, signature beverages, and an AI-powered operating system supporting consistent, high-energy guest experiences.

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Ghost Chicken Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2026

Background

Ghost Chicken is a vibrant QSR concept built around the beautiful protein of chicken. We believe great chicken starts with great ingredients, which is why our chicken is always fresh, never frozen. Guests can choose from 11 unique flavor options, ranging from our Naked chicken and signature dry rubs, including our bold Ghost Reaper Dust, to our two signature wet sauces. From the moment guests walk into a Ghost Chicken, they are greeted with high energy, bold colors, and an atmosphere designed to get them excited for their dining experience. We offer a variety of craveable sides, including our seasoned fries and Sidewinders, both made for dipping into our house-made Yard Bird Sauce. We top every meal off with our toasted Cinnamon Honey Sticky Roll, giving guests a sweet finish that will have them licking their fingers and coming back for more.

Ghost Chicken is more than just another chicken restaurant - it is an experience built around great food, fun, and a streamlined operating model. Our concept is designed around a low SKU count, very minimal staffing, easy execution, and streamlined processes that allow our team to focus on what matters most: great food and a great guest experience. Our smaller square-foot footprint is designed to create an exciting, vibrant restaurant while keeping the operation efficient. We believe simplicity in the back of the house creates consistency in the front of the house, allowing our team to execute our menu and deliver the Ghost Chicken experience day after day.

Our revenue opportunity goes beyond chicken. Ghost Chicken offers multiple revenue streams through our food menu as well as our lineup of flavorful and fun beverages, including our Blue Lagoon Refreshers, Unique Energy Drinks, and Dirty Sodas. These beverages give guests additional ways to customize their experience while creating additional opportunities for the business. Together, these elements create a fun and efficient concept that can grow with our franchise partners.

With a vibrant 1,400-square-foot store concept designed to leave a lasting impression, Ghost Chicken creates an experience guests will remember from their first visit to their 100th. Behind the scenes, our in-house AI system helps support our franchisees and team members with Ghost Chicken-specific recipes, SOPs, operational information, troubleshooting guidance, and key contacts when support is needed. We are building Ghost Chicken to be more than a great chicken restaurant - we are building a brand that combines craveable food, an exciting guest experience, and multiple revenue opportunities into a concept our franchise partners can grow with.

Company Details

Established: 2025
First Unit Franchised: 2026
Franchised Units: 0
Company Owned Units: 1
States Available for Franchise Sales: Alabama - AL, Alaska - AK, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, Colorado - CO, Connecticut - CT, Delaware - DE, District of Columbia - DC, Georgia - GA, Idaho - ID, Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Louisiana - LA, Maine - ME, Massachusetts - MA, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Montana - MT, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New Mexico - NM, North Carolina - NC, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, South Carolina - SC, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Vermont - VT, West Virginia - WV, Wyoming - WY
Not Currently Available In: California - CA, Florida - FL, Hawaii - HI, Illinois - IL, Indiana - IN, Kentucky - KY, Maryland - MD, Michigan - MI, Minnesota - MN, Nebraska - NE, New York - NY, North Dakota - ND, Rhode Island - RI, South Dakota - SD, Utah - UT, Virginia - VA, Washington - WA, Wisconsin - WI
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By Ghost Chicken

Financial Assistance Provided: No

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Specify: We will sugest areas that we think will be good for the brand to go into

Lease Negotiation Assistance: No

Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Specify: Through our required software company there is assistance.

Co-operative Advertising: No

Training:
Per FDD

2026 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Ghost Chicken Franchise.

What does a Ghost Chicken Franchise Cost?

Ghost Chicken franchise fees for 2026:

Cash Investment: $390,000 - $689,500
Total Investment: Quoted from our FDD, "We do not make any representations about a franchisee's future financial performance or the past financial performance of company-owned or affiliate-owned or franchised outlets. We also do not authorize our employees or representatives to make any such representations either orally or in writing."
Minimum Net Worth: NA
Single Unit Franchise Fee: $35,000
Franchise Fee for Each Additional Unit: $30,000
Royalty: 5% of total "Gross Sales"
Ad Fee: NA
Other Fees: Technology Fee: Currently $450 per month, Marketing Fee: Currently 1% of gross sales, Local Marketing: Currently 1% of gross sales
Average Number of Employees at Start/at Maturity: 8-10
Item 19: No
SBA Registry: No
Visa Candidates: Yes
Passive Ownership: Yes
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes
Specify: Due to our systems and procedures and the nature of how things are streamlined, this is and oppertunity for someone to be hands off and rewarded for the benefits.
Home-Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes($5,000)

Is Ghost Chicken a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. Ghost Chicken is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is Ghost Chicken a Home Based franchise?

No. Ghost Chicken is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Ghost Chicken Franchise Owners Make?

This information is not available. Ghost Chicken does not offer an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document.

Is Ghost Chicken a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Ghost Chicken is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Ghost Chicken Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Ghost Chicken franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Ghost Chicken Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

Yes. Ghost Chicken franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Ghost Chicken Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Ghost Chicken franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Ghost Chicken Looking for International franchisees?

No. Ghost Chicken franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Ghost Chicken's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Food & Restaurants, Recently Added Franchises, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required

More than $250,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

No

Veteran Discount

Yes

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

Ghost Chicken Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Ghost Chicken franchises for sale. We may have Ghost Chicken franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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