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Opening a fried chicken franchise in France: KFC, Chicken Street, PFC — the complete guide

Marques 10 min de lecture 14 janvier 2026

Fried chicken is the hottest restaurant trend in France for 5 years. KFC, Chicken Street, PFC, Gladale… the market is multiplying. But which franchise should you choose to maximize your return on investment?

The market for fried chicken in France in 2026. Fried chicken now represents 15% of orders on Uber Eats, compared to 8% five years ago. This growth is driven by diaspora communities, the American street food trend, and social networks. A well-positioned fried chicken franchise can generate a revenue of €500k to €2M per year.

KFC – The sure value. Investment: 1-2.5 million euros. Royalty: 5% + 5% marketing. Advantages: globally recognized brand, full support, solid training, 380 restaurants in France. Disadvantages: high investment, premium locations required, strong competition in prime areas.

Chicken Street — An expanding opportunity. Investment: €100,000 - €200,000. Royalty: variable. Advantages: light concept, active support franchisor, concept adapted to street food, rapid growth. Disadvantages: lower notoriety than KFC, less marketing support.

PFC (Pepe Fried Chicken) – The accessible challenger. Investment: €100,000 to €180,000. Advantages: accessible investment, exclusive recipes, good digital presence. Disadvantages: still a small network, fewer available experience reports.

Gladale — The dark kitchen gamble. Reduced investment possible via the dark kitchen model. Advantages: low investment, flexibility, ideal for testing the concept. Disadvantages: higher risk, less physical visibility.

Our recommendation: KFC for investors with $1M+ capital and access to premium locations. Chicken Street for entrepreneurs with $200-400k€ and a desire for an expanding chain. PFC or Gladale for testing the concept with a limited budget.

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