ChiMcKing
$CMKGF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryChicken
Locations4
Franchisee Count—
Franchise Fee$40,000
Item 7 Low$348,500
Item 7 Midpoint$522,500
Item 7 High$696,500
Royalty Fees3.5% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open—
ParentCMK Food Co., Ltd.
Founded2016
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business10
Began Franchising2016
HQFullerton, CA
Executives2
LinksWeb
Main Phone(213) 938-1400
FDD IssuedFebruary 19, 2026
Last UpdatedJul 27, 2026
FDD2026 🔒
Franchisor
Franchisees must purchase and maintain a POS system costing between $3,000-$15,000, with annual maintenance costs of $1,500-$2,000, and must comply with the franchisor's specifications for accounting and reporting systems.
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