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Church's Chicken vs Birdcall

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Church's Chicken and Birdcall are full-service restaurants franchises. Church's Chicken requires an investment of $1.2M – $1.9M while Birdcall requires $702K – $2.4M. In terms of revenue, Birdcall reports higher average unit revenue at $2.4M. Church's Chicken has SBA lending data on file with a 5.6% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Church's Chicken A (Strongest tier) and Birdcall C (Average).

Investment Range
$1.2M – $1.9M
$702K – $2.4M
Franchise Fee
$20K
$50K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.3M
$2.4M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
5.6% (31 loans)
N/A
Total Units
885
12
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1964
2025
FDD Year
N/A
2025