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Chicken In A Barrel BBQ logo
Food & Beverage · Fast Casual

Chicken In A Barrel BBQ['Roadside Express, Full Service Restaurant and Area Development Opportunity options', 'Strong support', 'Family friendly environment']

AbsenteeSBA Approved
Total Investment

$527K - $823K

Franchise Fee

$35K

Royalty

6%

Ad Fund

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Term

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Open Units

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Overview

About Chicken In A Barrel BBQ

['Roadside Express, Full Service Restaurant and Area Development Opportunity options', 'Strong support', 'Family friendly environment']

We are happy to share our unique way of cooking great BBQ which has been a family tradition for over 35 years. We want you to know that we are anxious to see you succeed with your new restaurant. At Chicken in a Barrel, we pride ourselves in providing great customer service with aloha. We offer a family friendly environment for our customers and also provide them with the fun experience by allowing them to see how we create such off the hook BBQ. ​ Our barrels are our focal piece of our restaurants and the air is filled with mouth watering BBQ aroma. You will need to work hard to build your business in your local market, but by joining the Chicken in a Barrel franchise, our team will offer you the knowledge, support and training you will need to create a one of a kind BBQ restaurant. We look forward to a successful relationship with you and your staff as we grow the Chicken in a Barrel brand together.

Who it fits

Ideal candidate

Previous or existing successful business ownerAdequate capitalOrganized
The fine print

FDD facts

Initial franchise fee$35K
Royalty6%
Total investment$527K - $823K
Liquid capital required$100K
Net worth requirement$500K
Year founded2010
Year began franchising2017
Owner-operator required (Year 1)No
Reported figures from public FDD disclosures and franchisor websites. Verify with the official FDD before signing.
Footprint

Territory overview

AvailableNebraska, Iowa, Ohio
LegendAvailableLimitedUnavailable
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Quick facts
Founded
2010
Franchising since
2017
Liquid capital
$100K min
Net worth
$500K min
Owner-op required?
No
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Data verified 2026
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