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Golden Fried Chicken/Golden Ch

Golden Fried Chicken/Golden Ch

The total investment to open a Golden Fried Chicken/Golden Ch franchise ranges from $157,810 to $1.2M. The initial franchise fee is $30,000. Ongoing royalties are 4% plus a 3% advertising fee.

What is the Golden Fried Chicken/Golden Ch franchise?

Golden Fried Chickengolden Ch operates in the limited service restaurant category, a popular part of the food service industry. Headquartered in Cleburne, Texas, the brand comes from a region known for its culinary heritage and appreciation for hearty, traditional American comfort food. That origin supports an association with authentic flavors and a community focused approach, while its Southern inspired positioning may appeal to consumers seeking genuine and satisfying meals.

The franchise has 22 units currently established, giving it a focused presence and a measured approach to market penetration and brand development. Its existing locations provide an operational base for future growth. Fried chicken remains a widely enjoyed comfort food with strong demand across different demographics and socioeconomic groups, serving occasions that range from quick lunch breaks to family dinners. This popularity gives businesses in the category a resilient market foundation.

Golden Fried Chickengolden Ch uses a limited service restaurant format that addresses consumer priorities around speed, convenience and value. Customers often seek high quality, delicious meals that are available quickly and affordably without sacrificing taste or satisfaction. The brand’s position in this segment reflects an emphasis on efficient service alongside its core product, making it an option for everyday dining.

Loan Activity Score

36/100

SBA Default Rate

7.1%

Active Lenders

15

According to its Franchise Disclosure Document or public business records, Golden Fried Chicken/Golden Ch has 21 locations, all owned by franchisees. Public SBA loan records show 15 lenders made 28 loans to franchisees of Golden Fried Chicken/Golden Ch. PeerSense calculates Golden Fried Chicken/Golden Ch's score as 36 out of 100, using public SBA loan performance and recent lending activity.

Franchising since 1967 · 21 locations

Investment

$157,810 to $1.2M

Franchise Fee

$30,000

Total Units

21

21 franchised

Loan Activity Score
High
36
SBA Lending
17
Lender Quality
9
Transparency
4
Reach
3
Momentum
3

Proprietary PeerSense metric

Fair
Capital Sources
15SBA lenders

Distinct lenders in public SBA records for Golden Fried Chicken/Golden Ch

28

Total SBA loans

$578K

Average loan size

Source: public SBA 7(a) and 504 loan records through December 31, 2025

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SBA Lending Activity for Golden Fried Chicken/Golden Ch

Loan Activity Score Breakdown

Established (25 to 99 loans)

High Confidence
36out of 100
Fair
Market Momentum3/35

Are lenders increasingly or decreasingly funding this brand? Growing trends score highest.

Loan Safety17/25

Blended default rate (recent + all time) compared to NAICS sector peers.

Lender Confidence9/15

Quality lenders actively backing this brand, with penalty for lender pullback.

Transparency4/15

FDD availability, Item 19 disclosure, and overall data completeness.

Footprint3/10

Geographic spread of SBA funded locations across states.

SBA Lending Performance

SBA Default Rate

7.1%

vs 10.3% peer avg

SBA Loans

28

Total Volume

$16.2M

Active Lenders

15

1 selective

States

1

vs. SBA Sector Average

+3.2%lower default rate

SBA loan default rate vs. all franchises in the same NAICS sector, not limited to direct competitors

Key Highlights

Low SBA default rate (7.1%)

Data Insights

Key performance metrics for Golden Fried Chicken/Golden Ch based on SBA lending data

SBA Default Rate

7.1%

3.2% below peer avg

SBA Loan Volume

28 loans

Across 15 lenders

Lender Diversity

15 lenders

Avg 1.9 loans per lender

Investment Tier

Significant investment

$157,810 to $1,185,710 total

Golden Fried Chicken/Golden Ch: Deep SBA Data

Brand specific metrics derived directly from SBA 7(a) approval records: peak lending year, leading state, average loan size, and lender concentration. PeerSense computes these per brand so capital advisors and prospective franchisees can benchmark this opportunity against the rest of the franchise universe.

Peak SBA Year

2014

14 approvals. The best year on record for Golden Fried Chicken/Golden Ch.

Top SBA State

Texas

28 SBA financed Golden Fried Chicken/Golden Ch locations, the densest operator footprint.

Average Loan Size

$578K

Median $465K. Use as a sizing anchor when modeling your own Golden Fried Chicken/Golden Ch unit.

Lender Concentration

39.3%

Moderately Spread

Share of Golden Fried Chicken/Golden Ch approvals captured by the top 3 SBA lenders.

Golden Fried Chicken/Golden Ch's SBA lending pipeline peaked in 2014 (14 approvals). Operator density is highest in Texas with 28 SBA financed locations. Average funded ticket sits at $578K, with the median at $465K. Lender mix is moderately spread: the top three SBA lenders account for 39.3% of approvals. Meaningful choice exists, but specific lenders carry the brand.

Payment Estimator

Loan Amount$126K
Interest Rate9.5%
Term (Years)10 yr

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,634

Principal & Interest only

Indicative only, as of October 1, 2026. Not a quote, commitment or offer of credit. Final pricing, leverage and terms are determined by the lender at underwriting, after full transaction materials are reviewed. PeerSense sources the file. The lender sets pricing. What these terms mean.

Locations

Golden Fried Chicken/Golden Ch, unit breakdown

Total Units
N/A
Franchisee Owned
n/a
System Owned
n/a
Closed
n/a

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Reviewed by Edward L. Freeman, Founder and Managing Director, PeerSense

  • PeerSense is a capital advisory firm that places commercial financing with direct capital sources; it does not lend, fund, or approve loans, and the capital source sets final terms.
  • Edward L. Freeman founded PeerSense in January 2020.
  • He is a Registered Franchise Consultant with Business Alliance, Inc., a credential issued in March 2022, and worked as a franchise consultant there from March 2022 to May 2023.
  • His recorded experience includes a $22 million SBA construction loan, with about $16 million funded on the deal.
  • In the 12 months through September 30, 2026, PeerSense tracked 912 publicly announced financings with a disclosed size of $361.32 billion. PeerSense Capital Data Report · Methodology page

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