About The Wee Chippy Franchise
The Wee Chippy is a quick service restaurant concept specializing in authentic British style fish and chips and traditional comfort food.
The brand brings a taste of the United Kingdom to American neighborhoods with a menu centered on freshly battered fish, hand cut chips, and classic British accompaniments.
The Wee Chippy has been offering franchise opportunities since 2021.
The Wee Chippy Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$160K
Average Investment
$222K
Maximum Investment
$284K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of your gross sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $160,050 – $284,200 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $160K–$284K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (1% of your gross sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Rent and Lease Security Deposit | $12,000 | $20,000 |
| Utilities | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $25,000 | $50,000 |
| Market Introduction Program | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment | $20,000 | $50,000 |
| Computer Systems | $5,000 | $8,000 |
| Insurance | $350 | $4,000 |
| Signage | $1,000 | $6,000 |
| Office Supplies | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Inventory | $6,500 | $10,500 |
| Licenses and Permits | $700 | $1,200 |
| Professional Fees | $3,500 | $5,000 |
| Travel and living expenses while training | $2,000 | $6,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $35,000 | $70,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $3,000 |
| Audit Fee | Our actual cost |
| Market Cooperative Contribution | As determined by co-op. Currently, none. Maximum 5% of gross sales. |
| Replacement / Additional Training fee | $10,000 |
| Third party vendors | Pass-through of costs, plus reasonable administrative charge. Currently, none. |
| Non-compliance fee | $500 (then $250 per week) |
| Late fee | $100 plus interest on unpaid amount at 18% per year (or highest allowed by law) |
| Insufficient funds fee | $30 (or highest allowed by law) |
| Costs of collection | Our actual costs |
| Special support fee | Our then-current fee, plus our expenses. Currently, $600 per day. |
| Special inspection fee | Currently $600, plus our out-of-pocket costs |
| Liquidated damages | An amount equal to royalty fees and marketing fund contributions for the lesser of (i) 2 years or (ii) the remaining weeks of the franchise term. |
| Indemnity | Our costs and losses from any legal action related to the operation of your franchise |
| Prevailing party’s legal costs | Our attorney fees, court costs, and other expenses of a legal proceeding, if we are the prevailing party |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 45 hours |
| Classroom Training | 30 |
| On-the-Job Training | 15 |
| Training Location | Los Angeles, CA or Your Location |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may at any time require Principal Executive and/or other employees to complete training programs, in any format and location determined by Franchisor, and may charge a reasonable fee for such programs. Franchisor may require Franchisee to provide training programs to its employees. If travel is required, Franchisee pays expenses. A new general manager sent to training will incur a $10,000 fee. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Description | The territory will be for a specific geographic region that we define and approve by radius, zip codes, natural, or political boundaries as set forth in the Franchise Agreement. For retail locations, the territory is for a specific location. For food trucks, the territory is based on zip codes. Franchisees will not receive an exclusive territory and may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned units, and other channels of distribution or competitive brands controlled by the franchisor. Territorial rights do not depend on sales volume or market penetration. Franchisor reserves the right to use other channels of distribution within the territory but would normally direct inquiries to the franchisee's outlet. Franchisees may not solicit orders outside their territory but may accept them, and may engage in internet and social media marketing per guidelines that may extend outside their territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years from date of franchise agreement. |
| Renewal Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must notify franchisor 90-180 days prior to term end, be in compliance with all agreements, make required renovations/changes to conform to then-current System Standards, execute franchisor’s then-current standard form of franchise agreement and related documents (including personal guaranty), and execute a general release of claims against franchisor and affiliates. |
| Transfer Fee | $3,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor consent required. Conditions include: franchisor receives $3,000 transfer fee; proposed assignee and owners meet franchisor standards and are approved; assignee is not a competitor; assignee executes then-current franchise agreement (without initial franchise fee) and related documents; all owners of assignee provide guaranty; franchisee has paid all monetary obligations and is not in default; assignee and employees undergo required training; franchisee and owners execute general release; business complies with most recent System Standards. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate for cause with or without cure period. Without cure period: misrepresentation/breach of representation, knowingly submitting false reports, insolvency, failure to open by date, loss of location, material violation of Section 7.2 (laws), 13.1 (confidentiality), 13.2 (non-compete), or Article 15 (transfer), abandonment for >5 days, slander/libel, refusal to cooperate with audit/inspection, operation posing significant health/safety danger (uncured in 48 hrs), two+ defaults in 12 months, termination of another agreement with franchisee/affiliate (except MUDA), felony charge/conviction/plea, or acts materially affecting brand. With 10-day cure period: non-payment of fees or insufficient funds. With 30-day cure period: other breaches of agreement. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise agreement and for two years after termination or expiration. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, neither franchisee, any owner, nor spouse of an owner (Restricted Parties) shall have ownership interest in, lend money to, provide financial assistance to, provide services to, or be employed by any Competitor. Post-term (2 years), Restricted Parties are prohibited from the same activities within five miles of the former location or any other The Wee Chippy business operating on termination date. If the location is not determined before termination, the non-competition area is the Development Area. Franchisor may require general manager and other key employees to sign confidentiality and non-compete agreements. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | Franchisee is not required to participate personally in the direct operation of the business, but it is recommended. A 'Principal Executive' must be designated, responsible for the business, have decision-making authority, and own at least 10% of the business. The Principal Executive must complete initial and future post-opening training programs and make reasonable efforts to attend required meetings (not failing more than three consecutive meetings). An on-premises supervisor/general manager must successfully complete the training program. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase kitchen equipment, food supplies, inventory, point-of-sale software and hardware, and related software and hardware from approved vendors and suppliers. Specialty food items ingredients must be purchased according to franchisor specifications. Insurance must be obtained per franchisor specifications. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisor has the right to require franchisees to purchase or lease all goods, services, supplies, specialty food items, fixtures, equipment, inventory, computer hardware and software, real estate, or comparable items either from the franchisor/designee, approved suppliers, or according to specifications. Franchisor or affiliates are not currently suppliers but reserve the right to be. Franchisees must request approval in writing for alternative suppliers, which is granted based on criteria like capacity, quality, financial stability, reputation, reliability, inspections, product testing, and performance reviews. Franchisor issues specifications and standards for the brand system and may modify them at any time. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | We currently do not derive revenue from the required purchases and leases by franchisees. However, the franchise agreement does not prohibit us from doing so. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligations. |
The Wee Chippy Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$294K
Sample Size
1 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
The Wee Chippy Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordThe Wee Chippy 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.
The Wee Chippy System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
The Wee Chippy currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
0
Net Income
$-1,647
Total Assets
$3K
Audited by Omar Alnuaimi, CPA for year ending December 31.
The Wee Chippy Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a The Wee Chippy franchise ranges from $160,050 to $284,200, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $45,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
The Wee Chippy charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 1% of your gross sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the The Wee Chippy 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 The Wee Chippy to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, The Wee Chippy franchise owners report average revenue of $294K. This is based on a sample of 1 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The Wee Chippy has been franchising since 2021. The FDD shows an investment range of $160,050-$284,200, a 6% of Gross Sales royalty, and includes an 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 $45,000 and the total investment ranges from $160,050 to $284,200 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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