Food & Restaurant

Food & Restaurant franchises represent the largest segment of the franchise industry. From fast food and coffee shops to full-service dining, pizza, wings, and healthy eating concepts, these franchises benefit from daily consumer demand, strong brand recognition, and proven operating systems.

Celebrity's Soul Food

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantFast Food & Take OutEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Fast casual soul food restaurant with scratch-made Southern-inspired entrees and private event space. more ›

$275,000 Minimum Investment4 UnitsSince 2020

Central Park Restaurants

Fast Food & Take OutBurgers & Bar-B-Q

Chattanooga-born double drive-thru burger chain that once franchised across the Southeast; today a small regional operation not actively franchising. Maintained for historical and research reference. more ›

Cerealphoria

Specialty BeverageSpecialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

A cereal and shake bar concept offering creative cereal-based drinks and food in a fun, themed environment. more ›

$163,498 Minimum InvestmentSince 2019

CFS Coffee

CoffeeSpecialty Food-RestaurantHealthy-Natural Food-RestaurantEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Colombian-inspired coffee shop serving specialty coffees and a healthy, culturally rich food and drink menu. more ›

Since 2016

CHA Street Food

Specialty BeverageSpecialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take OutEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

South Asian street food concept featuring spicy chaats, refreshing chais, and diverse Pakistani-inspired flavors. more ›

$312,900 Minimum Investment18 UnitsSince 2023

Champps Kitchen + Bar

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantBurgers & Bar-B-QCateringWine Beer & Alcohol

Casual dining sports bar serving American comfort food, beer, cocktails, and offering catering and rewards programs. more ›

$1,056,000 Minimum Investment2 UnitsSince 2014

2 FDDs available ›

Chaps Pit Beef

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantFast Food & Take OutBurgers & Bar-B-Q

Pit beef and BBQ sandwich restaurant known for charcoal-grilled Maryland-style pit beef sandwiches. more ›

$335,300 Minimum InvestmentSince 1987

Charlie's Chicken

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Quick-service chicken restaurant franchise offering family-friendly meals with award-winning recipes. more ›

$350,000 Minimum Investment

Charo Chicken

Specialty Food-RestaurantHealthy-Natural Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take OutEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Fast-casual restaurant serving fresh fire-grilled chicken with Mexican-inspired flavors and sides. more ›

Since 1984

Chatime

Specialty BeverageCoffeeSpecialty Food-Restaurant

Global bubble tea franchise offering customizable tea-based beverages with diverse flavors and toppings. more ›

$291,100 Minimum Investment18 UnitsSince 2008

10 FDDs available ›

Cheba Hut

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantSpecialty Food-RestaurantSub & Sandwich

Cannabis-themed toasted sub sandwich shops serving homegrown recipes in a chill, eclectic atmosphere. more ›

$631,150 Minimum Investment83 UnitsSince 1998

11 FDDs available ›Analysis report

Cheeseburger Bobby's

Fast Food & Take OutBurgers & Bar-B-Q

Fast-casual burger restaurant concept offering quality cheeseburgers with a customizable menu. more ›

$350,000 Minimum Investment6 Units

Cheesy Street Grill

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantSpecialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Fast casual restaurant specializing in gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and comfort food items. more ›

$216,675 Minimum Investment

CheeZies Pizza

PizzaFast Food & Take Out

Ultra-simple, low-cost retail pizza concept offering high-quality pizzas with a streamlined menu and operations. more ›

$123,000 Minimum Investment

Chef Creole

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take OutEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Quick-service Caribbean restaurant serving authentic Haitian and Creole dishes including seafood, oxtail, and griot. more ›

$150,000 Minimum Investment5 UnitsSince 2024

Chef It Up! & Chef It Up 2 Go!

Specialty Food-Restaurant

Offers hands-on culinary cooking parties, classes, and events for kids and adults at a location or on-site. more ›

$16,400 Minimum InvestmentSince 2003

Chef Pam's Kitchen

Specialty Food-Restaurant

Offers interactive cooking classes, chef pop-up events, farmers markets, and supper club experiences for all ages. more ›

$288,725 Minimum Investment1 UnitSince 2019

1 FDD available ›

Chefs for Seniors

Specialty Food-Restaurant

In-home meal preparation service providing nutritious chef-prepared meals for senior citizens. more ›

$17,425 Minimum Investment101 UnitsSince 2013

7 FDDs available ›

CherryBerry

Ice Cream & YogurtSpecialty Food-RestaurantHealthy-Natural Food-Restaurant

Self-serve frozen yogurt bar offering a wide variety of yogurt flavors and fresh toppings. more ›

$418,500 Minimum Investment

5 FDDs available ›

Chi Tea

Specialty BeverageWingFast Food & Take OutBurgers & Bar-B-QEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Halal-certified fast-casual concept serving hot chicken sandwiches, burgers, wings, bubble tea, and loaded fries. more ›

$230,542 Minimum Investment6 UnitsSince 2020

1 FDD available ›

Chicago's Pizza

PizzaFull Service & Sit Down RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

A pizza franchise offering a range of pizzas and related menu items in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. more ›

$238,623 Minimum InvestmentSince 2017

Chick-fil-A

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Quick-service restaurant specializing in hand-breaded chicken sandwiches, nuggets, and waffle fries. more ›

$317,521 Minimum Investment2,863 UnitsSince 1964

27 FDDs available ›

Chick'nCone

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Fast-craft QSR serving crispy hand-cut chicken tenders in freshly made waffle cones. more ›

$158,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 2017

1 FDD available ›

Chicken Connection

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantSpecialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Homestyle chicken meals served affordably with big portions, no transfat or MSG. more ›

$260,000 Minimum Investment7 UnitsSince 1991

Chicken Coop Restaurant

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Quick-service fried chicken restaurant using fresh, never frozen chicken with a secret batter recipe. more ›

$475,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 1966

Chicken Delight

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Quick-service restaurant specializing in fried chicken, delivery, and take-out meals. more ›

37 UnitsSince 1952

Chicken Express

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Fast-food chicken concept offering dine-in, drive-thru, carhop, and catering services with fresh recipes. more ›

Since 1990

Chicken Guy!

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Fast-casual restaurant serving crispy, juicy chicken tenders with bold brines and signature sauces. more ›

$734,500 Minimum Investment11 UnitsSince 2019

7 FDDs available ›

Chicken In A Barrel BBQ

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantSpecialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

BBQ restaurant featuring smoked chicken, ribs, chili and more cooked in custom steel drum barrels. more ›

$244,510 Minimum Investment

1 FDD available ›

Chicken Kitchen

Specialty Food-RestaurantHealthy-Natural Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in grilled chicken dishes served in a quick-service format. more ›

$300,000 Minimum Investment

Chicken Salad Chick

Specialty Food-RestaurantHealthy-Natural Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Fast-casual Southern-style restaurant serving made-from-scratch chicken salad in various flavors and formats. more ›

$777,000 Minimum Investment326 UnitsSince 2008

5 FDDs available ›Analysis report

Chiddy's Cheesesteaks

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantSpecialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Cheesesteak restaurant franchise serving authentic Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks with a New York twist. more ›

$110,450 Minimum Investment10 Units

Chili's Grill & Bar

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantFast Food & Take OutEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Casual dining restaurant chain offering Tex-Mex inspired American cuisine in a full-service sit-down environment. more ›

$2,261,195 Minimum Investment1,208 UnitsSince 1975

10 FDDs available ›

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream

Ice Cream & YogurtSpecialty Food-RestaurantHealthy-Natural Food-Restaurant

Made-to-order liquid nitrogen ice cream shop offering custom, fresh-frozen desserts in a fast, fun environment. more ›

$482,488 Minimum Investment10 UnitsSince 2011

Chinese Mirch

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantFast Food & Take OutEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Indo-Chinese fusion restaurant offering flavorful dishes blending Chinese cooking techniques with Indian spices. more ›

$181,633 Minimum Investment12 UnitsSince 2011

Chino-Mex

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take OutEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Offers a fusion of Chinese and Mexican cuisine through a storefront fast-casual restaurant model. more ›

$180,700 Minimum InvestmentSince 2019

Chip Cookies

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Gourmet cookie delivery and retail concept offering freshly baked, high-quality cookies for pickup and delivery. more ›

$281,950 Minimum Investment11 UnitsSince 2016

1 FDD available ›

Chipmunks Playland & Café

Specialty Food-Restaurant

Indoor playground and café offering play areas and birthday party packages for kids aged 0-11. more ›

$250,000 Minimum Investment40 UnitsSince 1996

Chock Full O'Nuts Cafe

Specialty BeverageCoffee

Coffee cafe franchise offering Chock Full O'Nuts branded coffee and espresso beverages. more ›

14 UnitsSince 1932

Chocolate Bash

Ice Cream & YogurtSpecialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Dessert brand specializing in chocolate creations, crepes, waffles, and chocolate-dipped treats. more ›

$180,000 Minimum Investment16 Units

Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company

Candy Popcorn & SnackSpecialty Food-Restaurant

Specialty chocolate retailer offering premium, handcrafted chocolates and confections for gifting and everyday indulgence. more ›

$178,300 Minimum Investment11 UnitsSince 1981

Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters

CoffeeSpecialty Food-Restaurant

Specialty coffee roaster and café franchise focused on sustainable sourcing and high-quality brews. more ›

$244,200 Minimum InvestmentSince 2008

Chocolate Works

Candy Popcorn & Snack

Interactive chocolate and candy-making experience shop offering classes, parties, and custom corporate orders. more ›

$284,000 Minimum Investment20 UnitsSince 2012

2 FDDs available ›

Chop Stop

Specialty Food-RestaurantHealthy-Natural Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in customizable chopped salads with quick service times. more ›

$327,000 Minimum Investment18 Units

1 FDD available ›

Chop'd

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantSpecialty Food-RestaurantBurgers & Bar-B-Q

Family-style steakhouse offering steaks, pizza, burgers, salads, and a full bar with craft cocktails. more ›

$186,900 Minimum Investment

CHOP5 Salad Kitchen

Specialty Food-RestaurantHealthy-Natural Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take OutCateringSub & Sandwich

Fast-casual restaurant serving chef-driven chopped salads, bowls, and sandwiches made fresh to order. more ›

$535,700 Minimum Investment3 UnitsSince 2016

1 FDD available ›

Chopt

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantSpecialty Food-RestaurantHealthy-Natural Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take OutCatering

Premium fast-casual restaurant serving chopped salads, wraps, and warm bowls with seasonal ingredients. more ›

$815,250 Minimum Investment4 UnitsSince 2001

1 FDD available ›