Crimson Coward
- Ownership Requirement
- Full-time
- Business Type
- Franchise
Claim Your Nashville Hot Territory
Bring the bold flavors of Crimson Coward to your market with our proven fast-casual franchise.
Brand overview
Crimson Coward is a fast-casual Nashville hot chicken restaurant franchise serving fresh, never-frozen, 100% halal-certified chicken. Our menu features premium chicken sandwiches, tenders, and specialties prepared with The Crimson Rub, a proprietary spice blend marinated for 24 hours before cooking. Guests can choose from five heat levels ranging from Country to Burrrrn, Baby, Burn. Founded in California in 2019 after extensive research and collaborations with Nashville chefs, the brand has grown to 20 locations across six states and become a nationwide destination for authentic hot chicken.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose Crimson Coward
Franchisees benefit from a highly differentiated product featuring a proprietary spice blend applied 24 hours before cooking, appealing to the growing Nashville hot chicken market.
100% halal certification across all items provides access to a broad and loyal customer base that other hot chicken concepts cannot serve.
The brand uses premium, farm-sourced, fresh never-frozen chicken, ensuring a high-quality product that stands out from competitors.
Investment Requirements
Total investment
$318,500–$640,500
Cash Required
$300,000
Franchise fee
$35,000
Royalty fee
6.5% of Gross Revenues
Ad fund %
1.5%
Total units
8
Financing available
No financing offered
Real estate required
Not Specified
Growth Trends
Ideal candidate
An ideal candidate is a passionate operator interested in bringing a premium, authentic Nashville hot chicken experience to their market, who values high-quality, halal-certified ingredients and is eager to grow with a rapidly expanding brand.
Take the first step toward owning a Crimson Coward franchise. Submit your information today to receive our franchise prospectus and explore available territories.