Dixie Lee Fried Chicken is synonymous with quality food. If you have fallen in love with our premium fried chicken, you may be thinking about how you can share our delicious food with your friends and family. Opening your own franchise is a great way to bring Dixie Lee to your community.

Join the Ever-Growing Dixie Lee Family!

Love at First Bite!

Not only will you be part of providing great tasting food to friends and family, but you will be able to join the ever-growing Dixie Lee family!

And Dixie Lee really is family.

Our customers know that dining in our restaurants and sharing our famous fried chicken is like eating at home, surrounded by people who care.

Opening a franchise gives you the chance to share the Dixie Lee experience with your community through high-quality food and excellent guest service every day.

If you have been wondering about opening a Dixie Lee Fried Chicken franchise near you, here is some information that can help you start on the right path.

Who is Dixie Lee

In 1964, the very first Dixie Lee Chicken location opened its doors in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. Public response was so positive, that franchising the concept became the only way for the founders to meet the incredible demand.

Dixie Lee has grown into an internationally trademarked company with outlets across North America, providing Dixie Lee guests with high quality foods, along with fast and friendly service.

A combination of exceptional operators matched with the finest ingredients and processes, is what produces the premium taste of Dixie Lee Fried Chicken, and has resulted in the monumental success that exists today.

Why Franchise?

As a franchise you have access to:

• The Dixie Lee name and the associated public recognition.
• A franchise that is as COVID-proof and COVID-stable as possible.
• Assistance with site selection and lease negotiation.
• Assistance with business plan preparation.
• Dixie Lee financing partners, banks, and lenders.
• QSR design firms, contractors, and trades people.
• Lease-to-own equipment options.
• The Dixie Lee purchasing program for all your products.
• Dixie Lee proven systems.
• Training, both initial and ongoing.
• Ongoing marketing and operating assistance.
• Ongoing research and development.

We Offer:

Over 50 years of experience in the hospitality industry and franchising field.

Our contacts with banks, lenders, leasing companies and suppliers give us the ability and knowledge to provide our Dixie Lee Franchisees with all the benefits of franchising.

Starting a business can be a challenging but, life changing experience. Having the support and expertise of an experienced franchise company will help you to successfully navigate the challenges of making your dream a reality.

Training:

Since a franchise is part of the Dixie Lee Fried Chicken brand, it is important that franchisees and staff undergo proper training to provide high-quality food and great customer experiences.

OPERATIONAL PREPARATION

As a franchise owner, your training will not only include preparation for how a Dixie Lee Fried Chicken location operates, but also preparation for you to operate the franchise. The more you know about the brand and its processes, the easier it will be for you to keep guests happy and be successful as a franchise owner.

COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT

Along with two weeks of full training in a designated location or onsite, Dixie Lee Fried Chicken provides support in specific areas of training, such as with the POS system and advertising and marketing.

ONGOING TRAINING

As a franchise owner, it is important for you to keep your employees properly trained, including updating training with new methods or policies established by Dixie Lee Fried Chicken. The organization can provide support and answer any questions you have about training your employees.

Make sure that you take advantage of the resources in place so that you can be successful and ensure that your employees have the foundation they need to be successful in their jobs.