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Founded in 1966 in Lima, Ohio, by Lee Cummings—nephew of Colonel Harland Sanders—Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has established itself as a distinguished name in the quick-service restaurant industry.
The brand specializes in fresh, never frozen, honey-dipped, hand-breaded fried chicken, complemented by homestyle sides and biscuits, offering a menu that resonates with those seeking authentic Southern comfort food.
The company began franchising in 1967, rapidly expanding its footprint across the United States. Today, Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken operates over 130 locations nationwide, with its headquarters situated in Shalimar, Florida.
What sets Lee's apart from competitors is its unwavering commitment to quality and tradition. By adhering to time-honored recipes and preparation methods, the brand ensures a consistent and flavorful dining experience. This dedication to excellence has cultivated a loyal customer base and solidified Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken as a beloved staple in the communities it serves.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
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Lees Famous provides a comprehensive training program to ensure franchisees are well-equipped to manage and grow their business successfully.
The franchisor offers an initial training program that includes both classroom instruction and hands-on experience.
This training covers essential operational procedures, marketing strategies, and customer service standards tailored to the franchise's unique business model.
Additionally, ongoing training and support are available to address new processes, technologies, and best practices, helping franchisees stay competitive and efficient.
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken franchisees are granted the right to operate a restaurant at a specific location, with the franchisor determining whether the site is traditional stand-alone, streamlined, or non-traditional.
While franchisees do not receive exclusive territory rights, the franchisor will not establish or franchise another Lee's Famous Recipe restaurant within the franchisee's assigned protected area during the term of the franchise agreement.
Typically, this protected area is a circle with a one-mile radius from the franchise premises for traditional stand-alone and streamlined locations.
