101 ChickenFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A 101 Chicken franchise requires a total initial investment of $397K – $809K, including a $30K franchise fee and an ongoing 4.0% royalty[2]. The 2026 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: B. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $397K – $809K
- 27th pct Service Resta…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 28th pct Service Resta…
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- 3rd pct Service Resta…
- Units
- 4
- 10th pct Service Resta…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Full-Service Restaurants · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Full-Service Restaurants avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Started franchising in 2025. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
Franchised units fell from 3 to 0 over 3 years. Investigate why operators are leaving.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $397K – $809K including a $30K franchise fee, 4.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict B (Above Average) with a risk score of 57/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- 101 Chicken HQ Inc.
- CEO title
- Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
- Wohnho “Paul” Choi
- Founder active
- Yes
- Original founder still leading the business
- Incorporated in
- NJ
- HQ
- 2160 N. Central Road, Suite 206, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024
- Auditor
- Metwally CPA PLLC
- Audited financials
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2026
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Overview
About
101 Chicken franchisees operate quick-service restaurants focused on chicken-based menu offerings. Day-to-day responsibilities include food preparation, inventory management, staffing, customer service, and point-of-sale operations, likely with standardized recipes and operational protocols provided by the franchisor.
- CEO
- Wohnho “Paul” Choi
- Headquarters
- NJ
- Founded
- 2024
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 2
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing · 16 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Feenot refundable | $30K | $30K | |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $200K | $500K | |
| Lease Deposits and Rent - Three Months | $9K | $30K | |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $70K | $90K | |
| Opening Technology Package | $50K | $55K | |
| Signage | $4K | $6K | |
| Computer, Software, and Point of Sale System | $3K | $5K | |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $1K | $3K | |
| Initial Inventory | $5K | $8K | |
| Utility Deposits | $1K | $4K | |
| Insurance Deposits - Three Months | $1K | $3K | |
| Travel for Initial Training | $12K | $16K | |
| Professional Fees | $10K | $18K | |
| General Licenses and Permits | $500 | $2K | |
| Liquor License | $0 | $40K | |
| Additional Funds - Three Months | $20K | $30K | |
| Total initial investment | $417K | $839K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $397K – $809K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $20K – $30K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $25K – $30K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- Gross Sales · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 0.5%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 4.5%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 4.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 0.5% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $150 |
| Training fee | $500 |
| Transfer fee | $15K |
| Renewal fee | $8K |
| Total fee load | 4.5% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Full-Service Restaurants averages
How 101 Chicken Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 4
- Opened
- 2
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 75%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +200.0%
- Net unit change last year
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Projected new
- 1
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 2 states reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
2
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Extremely early-stage franchise with minimal operating history, zero financial transparency, and dangerously high variance in startup costs—unsuitable for most investors without direct operational validation from current owners.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation required to be disclosed
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Metwally CPA PLLC⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: No
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 57 / 100 rating
- 01MEDOnly 4 existing units with extremely limited track record and unverifiable growth claims (200% YoY growth from minimal base)
- 02MINORNo Item 19 financial disclosure (average revenue and net income not provided) — impossible to validate ROI or profitability claims
- 03MINORMassive investment range ($396,500–$809,267) suggests high variability in startup costs with no clarity on what drives the difference
- 04MED4% royalty on undisclosed sales makes it impossible to model franchisor revenue sustainability or support capability
- 05MINORMicro-franchise system (4 units) creates existential risk — single franchisee failure materially impacts system stability
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Radius/Population |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | Yes |
| Territory radius | 3 mi |
| Territory population | 50,000 |
| Online sales rights | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Non-compete (miles)ℹ | 10 mi |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Arbitration location | Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | New Jersey |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation required to be disclosed
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 20 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 123 hrs
- Training location
- New Jersey training facility and franchisee location
- POS system
- Square
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Square
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
4 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
101 Chicken · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a 101 Chicken franchise?
The total investment to open a 101 Chicken franchise ranges from $397K – $809K, with an initial franchise fee of $30K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do 101 Chicken franchise owners earn?
101 Chicken does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is 101 Chicken's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for 101 Chicken (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many 101 Chicken franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, 101 Chicken has 4 total units in the United States, including 3 franchised units and 1 company-owned units. 2 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is 101 Chicken a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates 101 Chicken as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 57 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.