Golden Chick
$GCLHF500 #77CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryChicken
Locations—
Franchisee Count—
Franchise Fee—
Item 7 Low$1,033,900
Item 7 Midpoint$1,398,550
Item 7 High$1,763,200
Royalty Fees—
Ad / Brand Fund7%
Sold Not Open—
Founded—
Completeness10/34 (29%)
Years in Business—
Began Franchising—
HQNew York, NY
Executives5
LinksWeb
Main Phone843.424.8558
FDD Issued—
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
FDD—
Franchisor
Sweet Chick Franchising, LLC is led by CEO John Seymour, COO Ben Daitz, and Chief of Staff Meghann Fruin. The company was established in November 2022 and operates from New York, New York.
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