bb.q Chicken
Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 9
Franchised, year-end 2025
About bb.q Chicken
With over 3,500 locations worldwide, bb.q Chicken is known for its commitment to the Best of the Best Quality (bb.q) in every aspect of their restaurants. Their Korean fried chicken is unparalleled in its crispiness, juiciness, and tenderness, and their sauces offer a delightful fusion of flavors. Behind every dish is a combination of traditional Korean techniques and cutting-edge research from their own Chicken University. This brand is driven by a passion for chicken and a love for Korean culture, with all their stores showcasing authentic recipes, exciting flavors, and exceptional customer service. Whether you're in Korea or Kansas, bb.q Chicken promises an authentic and high-quality experience that will leave you craving more.
Key terms
- Footprint
1,000 – 2,500 sq ft
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations9
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate0.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR34.2%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$766k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open3 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.