About Sticky's Franchise
Sticky's is a fast casual chicken restaurant franchise serving chicken sandwiches, wraps, salads, French fries, signature sauces, and beverages.
All menu items are prepared using specified recipes and high quality ingredients, appealing to the broad fast casual dining audience looking for flavorful, well crafted chicken options.
Franchising since 2023 under Sticky's Holdings LLC, the brand requires an initial franchise fee of $40,000.
Sticky's Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$644K
Average Investment
$1.5M
Maximum Investment
$2.3M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 3% of weekly Gross Sales for the first 52 Accounting Periods, then 5% of weekly Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 3.5% of weekly Gross Sales (currently 2% for Fund, 1.5% for Local, up to 2% for Cooperative) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $644,450 – $2,292,550 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $644K–$2.3M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (3% of weekly Gross Sales for the first 52 Accounting Periods, then 5% of weekly Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Up to 3.5% of weekly Gross Sales (currently 2% for Fund, 1.5% for Local, up to 2% for Cooperative)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (1) | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Real Estate/Rent (2) | $140,000 | $570,000 |
| Lease, Utility and Security Deposits | $0 | $225,000 |
| Design & Architectural Fees | $14,000 | $40,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements (3) | $150,000 | $750,000 |
| Furniture and Fixtures (4) | $25,000 | $45,000 |
| Equipment (4) | $120,000 | $200,000 |
| Signage | $15,000 | $50,000 |
| POS System and Software (5) | $15,000 | $21,000 |
| Professional Fees | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Business License and Permits | $2,500 | $15,000 |
| Opening Inventory and Supplies (6) | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising (7) | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Training Expenses (out-of-pocket costs for up to 6 people) (8) | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Insurance (9) | $9,450 | $11,550 |
| Smallwares | $7,500 | $12,500 |
| Graffiti and Artwork | $12,000 | $30,000 |
| Menu Boards | $3,500 | $10,000 |
| Drive-Thru and Loop Timers | $5,000 | $60,000 |
| New Restaurant Fee (10) | $10,000 | $30,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months (11) | $43,000 | $122,500 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | Our costs, not to exceed $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the then current franchise fee or $20,000 |
| Technology Fee | $1,350 - $1,500 per week |
| Audit Fee | The cost of inspection or audit |
| Continuing Service and Royalty Fee | 3% of weekly Gross Sales for the first 52 Accounting Periods; 5% thereafter |
| Advertising and Development Fund Contribution | Up to 3.5% of weekly Gross Sales (currently 2% of weekly Gross Sales) |
| Local Advertising | A minimum of 1.5% of the Restaurant’s prior month’s Gross Sales |
| Cooperative Advertising Programs | Up to 2% of Gross Sales |
| Initial Training Fee | $500 per person, per day, plus expenses |
| Additional or Renewal Training and Assistance | $500 per person, per day |
| Relocation | $5,000 |
| Product and Service Purchases | Varies |
| Operations Manual | Currently, $500 |
| Testing | The cost of inspection and testing |
| Computer Systems, Maintenance, and Support | $1,350 - $1,425 per month |
| Interest on overdue amounts | The lesser of 25% per annum or maximum rate allowable by applicable law |
| Insurance | You must reimburse our costs |
| Insufficient Funds Processing Fee | $100, plus our expenses |
| Costs and Attorneys’ Fees | Will vary under circumstances |
| Brand Damages | Will vary under circumstances |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances |
| Management Fee | Direct out-of-pocket costs and expenses (plus $500 per day) |
| Administrative Fee | $500 per day |
| Special Promotions Fee | You must reimburse our costs |
| Gift Card Fee | $25 per month per Restaurant |
| “Mystery Customer”/ Quality Assurance | Direct out-of-pocket costs and expenses |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 658 hours |
| Classroom Training | 131 |
| On-the-Job Training | 527 |
| Training Location | Corporate location in either New York or New Jersey |
| Additional Training | The franchisor may charge reasonable fees for additional or special guidance, assistance, or training requested by the franchisee or required by the franchisor during the franchise term, including for new Restaurant General Managers or Restaurant Crew Leaders. Franchisees are responsible for all travel, living expenses, and wages for attendees. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected for traditional locations, non-exclusive for non-traditional sites |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Typically based on zip codes with a protected radius of at least 2 miles for suburban locations and 2 blocks for urban locations |
| Description | For traditional locations, a specific geographic territory is granted, typically based on zip codes with a protected radius of at least 2 miles for suburban locations and 2 blocks for urban locations. Within this territory, the franchisor and its affiliates will not operate or grant a franchise for another Sticky's Restaurant, provided the franchisee is in full compliance. For Non-Traditional Sites (e.g., ghost/virtual kitchens, military bases, shopping malls, airports, etc.), no specific territory is granted, and the franchisor retains the right to operate or grant others the right to operate Sticky's Restaurants anywhere, regardless of proximity. Delivery and catering areas are non-exclusive. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | Two additional terms of 5 years each |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee or $20,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, the franchisee must be in full compliance with the Franchise Agreement and System Standards, give timely notice, pay the renewal fee, maintain possession of the premises or find acceptable substitute premises, remodel the Restaurant to current standards, and sign the then-current Successor Franchise Agreement and a general release. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee must have sufficient business experience, aptitude, and financial resources; all amounts owed to franchisor, affiliates, and third-party vendors must be paid; no violations of agreement within 60 days prior to request and during transfer period; transferee not involved in a Competitive Business; transferee completes training; lessor consents to transfer; applicable agencies approve transfer; transferee signs new franchise agreement and related documents; transfer fee paid; general release signed; purchase price and payment terms do not adversely affect operation; transferee's obligations subordinate to franchisor; existing deficiencies corrected or transferee agrees to upgrade/remodel. |
| Termination for Cause | Misrepresentation in acquiring franchise; failure to submit/receive site acceptance within 120 days; failure to deliver signed lease addendum within 7 days; failure to open/operate Restaurant within 180 days; failure to complete training; abandonment; unapproved transfers; felony conviction or crime involving moral turpitude; dishonest/unethical conduct; illicit statements; unauthorized representations; failure to maintain insurance; loss of right to occupy premises; unauthorized use/disclosure of confidential information; health/safety/sanitation law violation; interference with inspections; failure to pay amounts due; failure to pay vendors/suppliers; failure to pay taxes; understatement of Gross Sales; repeated defaults; assignment for benefit of creditors; appointment of trustee/receiver; failure to comply with anti-terrorism law; knowingly maintaining false books/records; termination of other agreements. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | Neither the franchisee nor its owners may have a direct or indirect interest (as owner, investor, partner, director, officer, employee, consultant, representative, or agent) in any Competitive Business (defined as a restaurant or food-service business deriving >50% revenue from chicken, chicken sandwiches, and/or chicken wraps, or a business granting franchises for such) located or operating: (i) at the Premises; (ii) within the Territory; (iii) within a ten (10) mile radius of the Territory; or (iv) within ten (10) miles of any other Sticky’s Restaurant in operation or under construction. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | If the franchisee is a legal entity, a "Managing Owner" (shareholder, member, or partner) must be appointed to oversee and supervise the Restaurant’s operation. The Restaurant must at all times be under the full-time direct, on-premises management of an approved Restaurant Operator or the supervision of the franchisee (or Managing Owner). Restaurant General Managers and Crew Leaders must also provide direct, on-premises supervision. The franchisee (or Managing Owner) is responsible for day-to-day business activities and must diligently promote the Restaurant. |
| Required Suppliers | TOAST (point of sales and sales reporting), Restaurant365 (accounting and inventory management), Rockbot (music management), Wisetail (learning management system and learning experience platform), Ovation (guest feedback), Lunchbox (online ordering), Marquis (customer relationship management), Verkada (security camera), Raydiant (digital signage). |
| Supply Restrictions | Suppliers for Menu Items and Operating Assets may be limited to the franchisor, its affiliates, and/or designated third-party suppliers, from whom franchisees must purchase these items at prices set by the franchisor or suppliers. The franchisor reserves the absolute right to limit suppliers to protect trade secrets, ensure quality, secure reliable supply, achieve better purchase terms, control Mark usage, and monitor manufacturing/packaging/sale. Franchisees must use specified designated delivery and/or catering service providers if offering these services. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | The franchisor and its affiliates have the right to receive payments or other material consideration from suppliers based on their dealings with franchisees and may use these amounts without restriction. In fiscal year 2022, no such payments or rebates were received, but the franchisor anticipates receiving and depositing future amounts from suppliers into the Advertising and Development Fund for the general benefit of the Marks and promotion of Sticky's Restaurants. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | The franchisor and its affiliates do not offer direct or indirect financing, nor do they guarantee any franchisee's note, lease, or obligation. |
Sticky's Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$1.7M
Median Revenue
$1.8M
Revenue Range
$842K – $2.4M
Sample Size
12 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Sticky's Litigation & Risk Flags
1 Pending Action ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Sticky's System Growth
Total Units
14
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
14
Sticky's currently operates 0 franchised locations and 14 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 1
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
0
Net Income
$-37,186.6
Total Assets
$75K
Audited by Aprio, LLP for year ending Closest Monday to December 31.
Sticky's Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Sticky's franchise ranges from $644,450 to $2,292,550, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $40,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Sticky's charges a royalty fee of 3% of weekly Gross Sales for the first 52 Accounting Periods, then 5% of weekly Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a Up to 3.5% of weekly Gross Sales (currently 2% for Fund, 1.5% for Local, up to 2% for Cooperative) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Sticky's 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 Sticky's to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Sticky's franchise owners report average revenue of $1.7M and median revenue of $1.8M. This is based on a sample of 12 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Sticky's has been franchising since 2023. The FDD shows an investment range of $644,450-$2,292,550, a 3% of weekly Gross Sales for the first 52 Accounting Periods, then 5% of weekly Gross Sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 1 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $40,000 and the total investment ranges from $644,450 to $2,292,550 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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