Head-to-Head Franchise Intelligence
Chick-fil-A vs Popeyes
Commercial comparison of unit economics, FTC Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 19 average unit volume (AUV), startup capital requirements, and store tech stacks.
Contender 1Rank #3
Chick-fil-A
Chicken & Quick Service
Eat Mor Chikin
Parent Holding:Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Contender 2Rank #14
Popeyes
Louisiana Fried Chicken
Love That Chicken from Popeyes
Parent Holding:Restaurant Brands International Inc.
Unit Economics & Financial Benchmarks
Verified against FTC FDD Item 19 and SEC Form 10-K regulatory disclosures.
| Metric | Chick-fil-A | Popeyes | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median AUV (Annual Sales) | $8.90M | $4.92M | Chick-fil-A (+81%) |
| Active Store Locations | 3,287 | 3,196 | Chick-fil-A (Larger Fleet) |
| Initial Investment Range | $10k – $10k | $2.20M – $4.80M | Varies by site format |
| Min Liquid Capital Required | $10k | $750k | FDD Item 7 Requirement |
| Royalty Fee % | 15.0% | 4.5% | Popeyes (Lower Fee) |
| National Ad Fund % | — | 3.0% | Marketing Contribution |
| Annual Systemwide Sales | $21.60B | $6.80B | System Scale |
In-Store Tech Stack
Point-of-Sale Hardware/Software
Chick-fil-A:NCR Aloha Cloud / CFA Touch
Popeyes:SICOM / NCR Aloha
Kitchen Display System (KDS)
Chick-fil-A:QSR Automations ConnectSmart
Popeyes:SICOM Kitchen Video
Delivery Multi-Homing
DoorDash Marketplace Penetration
Chick-fil-A:95% (3246 stores)
Popeyes:0% (0 stores)
Uber Eats Marketplace Penetration
Chick-fil-A:92% (3137 stores)
Popeyes:0% (0 stores)
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