Budlong Hot Chicken

$BHCDF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryChicken
Locations6
Franchisee Count4
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$134,650
Item 7 Midpoint$481,325
Item 7 High$828,000
Royalty Fees6% of monthly gross revenue
Ad / Brand Fund6.5%
Sold Not Open1
ParentCraveworthy LLC
Founded2022
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business3
Began Franchising2023
HQSouth Elgin, IL
Executives10
LinksWeb
Main Phone(847) 608-8500
FDD IssuedApril 30, 2025
Last UpdatedJul 24, 2026
FDDs2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

The Budlong Franchise Nevada LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of quick service restaurants serving specialty spicy fried chicken and sandwiches, sides, desserts, and beverages.

The Budlong Franchise Nevada LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Craveworthy LLC, which has been operational since December 2022. Key executives include Gregg Majewski (CEO) and Kristin Albert (SVP of Operations).

The Budlong Franchise Nevada LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of quick service restaurants serving specialty spicy fried chicken and sandwiches, sides, desserts, and beverages.

Read Budlong Hot Chicken’s complete April 30, 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 1 prior year on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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