Chick-fil-A charges a 15% royalty and takes 50% of all profits for Chick-fil-A franchise owners, by far the steepest structure of any quick-service brand. Opening a Chick-fil-A franchise costs between $342,990 and $1,982,225, including a $10,000 franchise fee, but unlike most other franchisors, Chick-fil-A covers all opening expenses, meaning franchisees are on the hook only for th... https://1851franchise.com/how-much-does-a-chick-fil-a-franchise-cost-2715278