Lee's Famous Recipe is a quick service restaurant franchise known for its signature chicken, freshly made biscuits, and a menu of classic comfort food favorites. The brand has built a loyal following around its distinctive recipes and…
Total Investment
$1.2M – $1.9M
Franchise Fee
N/A
Royalty Rate
4% Gross Sales
Total Units
N/A
Franchising Since
N/A
🌻About Lee's Famous Recipe Franchise
Lee's Famous Recipe is a quick service restaurant franchise known for its signature chicken, freshly made biscuits, and a menu of classic comfort food favorites.
The brand has built a loyal following around its distinctive recipes and Southern inspired flavors, offering a familiar yet differentiated dining experience in the competitive fast food chicken category.
The franchise fee is $35,000, and the brand operates under its parent company, Artemis Restaurant Corp.
💰Lee's Famous Recipe Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$1.2M
Average Investment
$1.5M
Maximum Investment
$1.9M
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
N/A
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
4% of gross sales
Ongoing; paid monthly
Total Investment Range
$1,160,600 – $1,915,700
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $1.2M–$1.9M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The ongoing royalty fee is 4% of gross sales.
📋Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
Item
Low
High
Development Fee
$15,000
$15,000
Initial Franchise Fee
$20,000
$20,000
Training Fee
$5,000
$5,000
Training Expenses
$15,000
$22,000
Grand Opening Advertising
$5,000
$5,000
Building and Improvements
$800,000
$1,350,000
Equipment, Furniture and Signage
$221,800
$308,900
POS System
$34,300
$37,800
Opening Inventory
$12,000
$32,000
Utility Deposits, Permits, Business Licenses and Miscellaneous Opening Costs
$7,500
$50,000
Insurance
$10,000
$20,000
Additional Funds - 3 Months
$15,000
$50,000
📊Lee's Famous Recipe Franchise Earnings — Item 19
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Lee's Famous Recipe does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Lee's Famous Recipe does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
⚖Lee's Famous Recipe Litigation & Risk Flags
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Clean Litigation RecordLee's Famous Recipe has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
📈Lee's Famous Recipe System Growth
Total Units
0
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
0
Lee's Famous Recipe currently operates 0 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓Lee's Famous Recipe Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Lee's Famous Recipe franchise ranges from $1,160,600 to $1,915,700, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Lee's Famous Recipe charges a royalty fee of 4% of gross sales. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Lee's Famous Recipe Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Lee's Famous Recipe to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Lee's Famous Recipe does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Lee's Famous Recipe has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $1,160,600-$1,915,700, a 4% royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is N/A and the total investment ranges from $1,160,600 to $1,915,700 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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Lee's Famous Recipe
Total Investment
$1.2M – $1.9M
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise FeeN/A
Royalty4%
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total UnitsN/A
Earnings Claim (Item 19)No
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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