Roots Chicken Shak

Franchise Overview

Roots Chicken Shak is a fast-casual franchise specializing in duck-fat fried chicken rooted in Southern culinary tradition, using locally sourced fresh ingredients and proprietary spices — with even the french fries cooked in duck fat for a distinctive, differentiated flavor profile.

Key Highlights

Duck-fat frying technique delivers a uniquely rich, differentiated flavor across the menu
Celebrity chef-founded brand built on a mission of social justice and community impact
Streamlined, waste-minimizing menu supports efficient and scalable restaurant operations
Franchise model actively recruits minority owners, expanding economic opportunity in communities

Roots Chicken Shak offers operators a compelling combination of culinary credibility, a purpose-driven brand story, and an operationally efficient model built for sustainable growth in the South and Southeast.

Just the Facts

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In Business Since2017

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$$$Total Investment$400K – $750K

Roots Chicken Shak Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Roots Chicken Shak FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

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