The 10 Best Chicken Franchises in India for 2024

Update: 06.08.2024
The 10 Best Chicken Franchises in India for 2021

Chicken franchise is a growing boom nowadays due to several significant reasons. Firstly, chicken is a kind of meat which is allowed in many diets. Secondly, a wide variety of modern dishes are cooked from poultry such as nuggets, patties, wraps and many others. And lastly, chicken dishes are perfect options for fast-foods, ordering services, takeaways, and restaurants. Chicken dishes are quite natural for Indians, they are also quite affordable. There are many interesting well-established chicken franchise concepts in the country to choose from. Check out the list of the most successful ones below!

Here are the 10 best chicken franchises in India

Name of Brand Founded Initial investment
1 KFC 1930 $1,262,800 - $2,543,000
2 Chawla’s Chicken (CHAWLAS2) 1960 $29,000 - $43,500
3 CHICK BLAST 2009 $7,250 - $29,000
4 Me Fried Chicken 1997 $14,000 - $28,000
5 Broaster Chicken 2016 $70,000 - $140,000
6 INDIAN FRIED CHICKEN 2012 $7,000 - $14,000
7 BANGS FRIED CHICKEN 2008 $14,000 - $20,000
8 American Fried Chicken 2012 $7,000 - $14,000
9 BIG CHICK FRIED CHICKEN 2003 $7,000 - $14,000
10 1975-THE CHICKEN COMPANY 2009 $7,000 - $14,000

KFC

Founded in: 1930
Franchising since: 1952
Franchise units: 350+
Initial investment: $1,262,800 - $2,543,000
Royalty Fees: 5%

KFC, also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is an American fast food restaurant chain that specializes in fried chicken but also offers menu of wraps, french fries, soft drinks, salads, desserts, breakfast, krushems (milkshakes). The company has adapted the standard KFC offerings to Indian tastes and the menu options in India include the Hot & Crispy Chicken and Fiery Grilled bucket options, Chicken Zinger Burger, Krushers, Rice Bowlz and the more recently launched 5-in-1 Meal Box.

KFC



Chawla’s Chicken (CHAWLAS2)

Founded in: 1960
Franchising since: 1991
Franchise units: 110
Initial investment: $29,000 - $43,500
Royalty Fees: 0%

Chawlas2 is one of the biggest food chain in India specializing in Indian cuisine. It has been in this business for past several years and has served millions of food lovers in these years that can couch for its authenticity and great taste.

Chawla’s Chicken (CHAWLAS2)

CHICK BLAST

Founded in: 2009
Franchising since: 2013
Franchise units: 50 - 100
Initial investment: $7,250 - $29,000
Royalty Fees: No Royalty

Chick Blast is a fast-casual restaurant dedicated to providing very simple, health-consciously prepared menu items upon customers order at blazing speed. First India owned and with "Make in India" in and around the World. "The World's Favorite Grilled & Fried Chicken & Fish", First in the QSR industry ”No Royalty or Commission" for the franchisee.

CHICK BLAST

Me Fried Chicken

Founded in: 1997
Franchising since: 2013
Franchise units: 46
Initial investment: $14,000 - $28,000

Kavi group was incorporated in 1997 in Bangalore as a trading company selling poultry medicine and vaccines. The company later diversified into broiler integration. Kavi now has its own breeding farms, hatcheries, feed factories, commercial broiler farms producing 30 million kg of chicken per year, integrated farms across Kerala, Tamilnadu and Karnataka, a state-of-the-art processing unit, retail outlets and QSRs under brand “Me Fried Chicken” with an overall business turnover close to Rs. 350 croresr

Me Fried Chicken Restaurant Franchise

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Broaster Chicken

Founded in: 2016
Franchising since: 2018
Franchise units: 20 - 50
Initial investment: $70,000 - $140,000
Royalty Fees: 6%

"Broasting®" is a unique cooking method developed in 1953 when Broaster’s inventor and founder L.A.M. Phalen combined the principles of a pressure cooker and a deep fryer into one process. The results – in quality, flavour and cooking speed – were revolutionary.

Broaster Chicken

INDIAN FRIED CHICKEN

Founded in: 2012
Franchising since: 2014
Franchise units: 20 - 50
Initial investment: $7,000 - $14,000
Royalty Fees: 5%

IFC (Indian Fried Chicken) is Proudly Indian Brand with an objective of providing Juicy Fried Chicken, variety of Pizzas(Over 30 Varieties), Crispy, Burgers, Mocktails, Smoothies, Desserts, Coffee Bar….etc.. under one roof. “INDIANS WILL LIKE INDIAN FOOD ONLY”. The secret ingredient that makes Indian food truly Indian, is the generous use of signature spices. From ancient times of the maharaja’s, spices have added unforgettable flavors and life to Indian cuisine.

INDIAN FRIED CHICKEN

BANGS FRIED CHICKEN

Founded in: 2008
Franchising since: 2010
Franchise units: 38
Initial investment: $14,000 - $20,000
Royalty Fees: Slab Rates

Bangs Fried Chicken is a local player in the Indian fast food industry which offers a wide range of fast food menu for its customers apart from the traditional fried chicken. Focused on providing low cost, fast food options right out of India, Bangs has set up its own research and development facility creating new menu to cater to its growing market base.

BANGS FRIED CHICKEN

American Fried Chicken

Founded in: 2012
Franchising since: 2013
Franchise units: 20
Initial investment: $7,000 - $14,000
Royalty Fees: No Royalty

AFC (American Fried Chicken) is a sister concern of NYPFC started with an objective of servicing customers residing in town with one lakh population. AFC provides top quality fried chicken, impressive ambience and top notch service in a much smaller setup.

American Fried Chicken

BIG CHICK FRIED CHICKEN

Founded in: 2003
Franchising since: 2010
Franchise units: 10 - 20
Initial investment: $7,000 - $14,000
Royalty Fees: 6%

BIG CHICK FRIED CHICKEN is an Indian owned and operated quick service restaurant brand. BIG CHICK is a quick service chicken restaurant serving the tastiest crumb fried chicken, burgers, wraps, salads, fries, nuggets, wedges and many more. BIG CHICK turnkey programme delivers two important ingredients - maximum flexibility & return on investment.

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1975-THE CHICKEN COMPANY

Founded in: 2009
Franchising since: 2018
Franchise units: 10 - 20
Initial investment: $7,000 - $14,000

1975 -The chicken Co. is a result of continuous research, numerous experiments and efforts to develop the Best in the world taste. The taste of any food is hidden in its ingredients and spices. We at chicken Co. have made a blend of quality herbs, spices & perfect ingredients making all the product of chicken company finger licking.

1975-THE CHICKEN COMPANY

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