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In return, Chick-fil-A receives a percentage of sales as a management fee, rent, and flat fees for equipment and other services. The remaining profits are split 50/50 between Chick-fil-A corporate and you, the operator.
No Ownership or Equity
This structure means that you do not own the business. You are essentially a highly compensated employee, earning a share of the profits but never building equity. Long-term, you cannot sell the restaurant or pass it on to heirs because Chick-fil-A owns the underlying assets.
This is a fundamental distinction from traditional franchises or independent businesses. The opportunity for wealth creation through business equity simply isn’t present here.