Federal Donuts & Chicken
- Ownership Requirement
- Full-time
- Business Type
- Franchise
Donut Meets Chicken
Own a piece of Philadelphia's phamous comfort food franchise.
Brand overview
Founded in 2011 by James Beard Award-winning restaurateurs Chef Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook, alongside CEO Jeff Benjamin, Federal Donuts & Chicken has grown from an acclaimed Philadelphia restaurant into an expanding national franchise opportunity. The concept pairs crispy fried chicken with fresh, hot donuts and freshly brewed coffee, offering craveable classics across morning, lunch, and game day dayparts. With award-winning leadership and a dedicated customer base, the brand brings its unique comfort food combinations to new markets across the United States.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose Federal Donuts & Chicken
Federal Donuts & Chicken offers a simple, easy-to-manage, and proven successful business model with a small average unit footprint of just 1,500 square feet. Franchisees benefit from multiple revenue streams generated by donuts, coffee, and chicken across varied dayparts. The concept operates in exploding industry sectors, with the donut industry hitting $7.3 billion in 2023 and the fast food chicken market projected to hit $44 billion by 2026. Owners also benefit from the leadership of James Beard Award-winning founders and an experienced CEO. The flexible concept adapts perfectly to non-traditional spaces like stadiums, airports, and food trucks.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Revenue Potential
2026 FDD top performing unit
Total investment
$525,785–$747,500
Cash Required
$200,000
Net worth
$500,000
Franchise fee
$50,000
Royalty fee
6%
Ad fund %
2%
Total units
12
Financing available
Franchisees are connected with funding partners to explore options and ensure a customized financing solution for their needs.
Real estate required
Yes
Growth Trends
Training & support
The operations team provides on-site pre-opening training for owners or their managers to ensure full readiness. Following the grand opening, the Federal team continues to provide post-opening support and expert tools to maximize location profitability. Franchisees receive comprehensive operational training on running a strong restaurant and maximizing success by operating the Federal way.
Ideal candidate
Federal Donuts & Chicken seeks candidates with a minimum net worth of $500,000 and liquid capital of at least $200,000 to invest in the franchise. Ideal partners share a passion for the brand and a commitment to delivering exceptional comfort food and community service.
Bring the phamous taste of Federal Donuts & Chicken to your community. Complete our inquiry form to receive detailed franchise information and start your journey toward owning this award-winning comfort food concept.