No doubt about it - Americans love chicken in any form, but especially fried. Opening a fried chicken franchise can be a delicious opportunity for the right entrepreneur. More U.S. consumers than ever are eating chicken, with consumption up 17 percent since 2012 according to the National Chicken Council. And despite our increasing interest in healthy choices, many news outlets have reported that fried chicken comprises more than half of all chicken ordered in restaurants.
Did You Know?
The per capita consumption of chicken in 2018 is estimated to be 92.5 pounds.
SOURCE: SOURCE: National Chicken Council
Of the 100 biggest restaurant chains in the U.S., 3 of the 5 fastest-growing are chicken concepts.
SOURCE: SOURCE: Business Insider
Chicken surpassed burgers as the No. 1 category in the fast-food business by purchase in 2016.
SOURCE: SOURCE: Brand Index
22% of prepared chicken sales in grocery stores is fried.
SOURCE: SOURCE: Grocery Headquarters; Perishables Group
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