Nashville Hot Chicken

$NHCSF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryChicken
Locations9
Franchisee Count13
Franchise Fee$30,000
Item 7 Low$237,200
Item 7 Midpoint$359,350
Item 7 High$481,500
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund4%
Sold Not Open4
ParentNHC Franchise Company LLC
Founded2020
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business5
Began Franchising2020
HQPacoima, CA
Executives3
LinksWeb
Main Phone213-655-7377
FDD IssuedFebruary 4, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 🔒
Franchisor

NHC Franchise Company LLC operates the Nashville Hot Chicken Restaurant franchise system, licensing franchisees to develop and operate restaurants that serve fried chicken sandwiches, fries, and other menu items for on-premises dining, carryout, catering, and delivery.

Franchisees must use the designated point of sale system, currently Toast, and maintain a computer system on-site, with estimated maintenance costs ranging from $500 to $1,000 per year. The Operations Manual consists of 121 pages detailing operational standards.

NHC Franchise Company LLC operates the Nashville Hot Chicken Restaurant franchise system, licensing franchisees to develop and operate restaurants that serve fried chicken sandwiches, fries, and other menu items for on-premises dining, carryout, catering, and delivery.

Read Nashville Hot Chicken’s complete 2026 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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