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Buy a Champs Chicken Franchise

Champs Chicken is a fried chicken franchise operating under PFSbrands, a 100% employee-owned foodservice company headquartered in Holts Summit, Missouri. Founded in 1998 by Shawn and Julie Burcham, the brand has grown to hundreds of locations across more than 40 states.

The brand’s core model is the Business-within-a-Business (BWB) concept: franchise units operate as chicken counters embedded inside grocery stores and convenience stores rather than occupying standalone restaurant spaces. The menu covers double-breaded southern fried chicken, tenders, sandwiches, boneless wings, and classic sides. Champs has also expanded into standalone drive-thru kiosk and endcap formats, giving operators additional placement options.

A defining feature of the model is the absence of a franchise fee and royalties. Franchisees participate in a tiered partner programme that uses purchasing volume to generate Volume Incentive Rebates and fund local marketing through a dedicated Marketing Development Fund. PFSbrands supports partners through 10 named service functions covering field advisory, technology, marketing, and workforce support.

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Why buy a Champs Chicken Franchise?

The no-fee structure is central to why buyers consider a Champs Chicken franchise: no upfront franchise fee and no ongoing royalties keep the cost structure lean compared with traditional quick-service franchises. The tiered partner programme returns up to 5% of annual purchases through Volume Incentive Rebates at the Gold level, supports local marketing through a dedicated Marketing Development Fund, and backs the system with a 90-day money-back guarantee at Gold level.

The BWB format gives operators built-in foot traffic from host grocery and convenience store environments, removing the need to independently build site visibility. PFSbrands’ employee-owned structure and 10-level support system, including Regional Business Developers and Retail Growth Advisors, reflect a partner-focused operating model. Veterans receive a discount and the programme accommodates semi-absentee ownership.

Champs Chicken Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1999

    • Franchising Since

      2013

    • New Startup Cost

      $9,000 – $410,400

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $0

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $2,500

    • Royalty Fee

      Not Disclosed

    • Marketing Fee

      Not Disclosed

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      397

    • New Units Opened *

      33

    • Units Transferred *

      11

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Champs Chicken – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    PFSbrands supports franchisees across 10 named service areas: Regional Business Developers, Store Planning & Design, Project Management, Regional Training Specialists, Retail Growth Advisors, Technology, Marketing, Print Shop, People Success, and Customer Success. Training includes 36 hours of on-the-job instruction with ongoing staff development. Proprietary technology covers mobile ordering, order management, and quality control, and a Marketing Development Fund supports ongoing local marketing. Resale buyers should confirm what transfer training and system access carry over when ownership changes.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Champs Chicken partner is typically a current grocery store or convenience store owner seeking to add a profitable foodservice programme to an existing retail location. Restaurant experience is preferred but not required; the brand's training and support systems are built to bring operators up to speed. Candidates should be comfortable managing staff in a fast-paced food environment and focused on consistent customer experience. The model also suits semi-absentee operators and multi-location owners, and the brand actively welcomes veteran applicants.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Champs Chicken is recognised by Entrepreneur Magazine as a top-rated Business-within-a-Business fried chicken franchise, a designation the brand promotes across its franchise recruitment materials. PFSbrands' 100% employee-owned operating structure and record of growing a multi-brand network across 40 states add to the credibility of the system. For resale buyers, brand recognition should be assessed alongside the local standing of the specific unit, including host store relationship quality, customer loyalty, and territory visibility.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US fast food chicken restaurant industry generated approximately $62.6 billion in 2024, according to IBISWorld, positioning it as one of the most active categories in quick-service dining. Consumer demand for affordable, convenient protein supports the category, while the Business-within-a-Business format captures established foot traffic from host grocery and convenience store environments. For resale buyers, a unit's performance is closely tied to host store volume and customer traffic patterns rather than the ability to independently attract diners.

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