Own a Chopt Restaurant Franchise
Join the Chopt family and bring bold, fresh flavors to your community. Our proven chopt restaurant model, dedicated support team, and passionate brand make this one of the most exciting franchise opportunities in the food industry today.
Franchise Benefits That Set You Up for Success
When you partner with Chopt, you gain more than a brand — you gain a full ecosystem of support, training, and proven systems built for growth.
Proven Profitability
Our chopt restaurant franchise model has demonstrated consistent returns across all operating markets. Access detailed financial performance data before you invest.
Comprehensive Training
Receive 6 weeks of hands-on training at our flagship location covering operations, food prep, customer service, staff management, and marketing strategies.
Ongoing Support
A dedicated franchise business coach is assigned to your location from day one. We provide ongoing operational, marketing, and technology support year-round.
National Marketing
Benefit from national advertising campaigns, digital marketing support, social media management tools, and local marketing playbooks ready to deploy.
Supply Chain Network
Access our vetted supplier network for fresh, quality ingredients at negotiated bulk pricing. Consistent quality across every Chopt location nationwide.
Technology Platform
Our proprietary POS system, inventory management software, and customer loyalty platform are included — fully integrated and ready from opening day.
Flexible Investment Requirements
Choose the franchise model that fits your market and budget. Every tier includes our full support ecosystem and access to the Chopt brand.
Express Unit
- Kiosk or food court format
- Up to 500 sq ft
- Limited menu offering
- 4-week training program
- Full POS & tech platform
- Marketing starter kit
Full Restaurant
- Standalone or inline restaurant
- 1,200 – 2,500 sq ft
- Full Chopt menu
- 6-week training program
- Dedicated franchise coach
- National marketing access
Multi-Unit License
- Exclusive territory rights
- Multiple format options
- Reduced royalty rates
- Priority opening support
- Executive leadership access
- Custom marketing strategy
6% of gross monthly sales, with tiered reductions for multi-unit operators.
2% of gross monthly sales contributed to national brand advertising fund.
Initial 10-year term with option to renew. Transferable with franchisor approval.
Your Path to Opening Day
Our structured onboarding process is designed to get your Chopt location open efficiently and successfully — typically within 9 to 14 months of approval.
Submit Inquiry
Complete our franchise inquiry form with your background and goals.
Discovery Call
Meet our franchise team to discuss your market, vision, and fit.
Review FDD
Receive and review our Franchise Disclosure Document with your advisors.
Sign Agreement
Execute the franchise agreement and pay your initial franchise fee.
Training
Complete your comprehensive 6-week Chopt training program.
Grand Opening
Launch your Chopt franchise with our full opening support team on-site.
Hear From Our Partners
Real franchise owners share their experience building successful Chopt restaurants across the United States.
"The support from the Chopt team has been remarkable from day one. Our location hit profitability in just 11 months — faster than any projection."
"I'd been researching chopt restaurant franchise opportunities for two years. Nothing compared. The training alone was worth the investment — incredibly thorough."
"We now operate 3 Chopt locations and are planning our fourth. The multi-unit model gives us a real advantage — the territorial exclusivity is a game changer."
Start Your Franchise Inquiry
Fill out the form and a member of our franchise development team will contact you within 2 business days to discuss your opportunity.
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Franchise Inquiry Form
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