Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Franchising
Why Rise
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The $40+ billion breakfast and comfort food market is booming as consumers crave bold flavors, convenience, and a brand they can believe in. Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken delivers all three with a craveable menu of chef-inspired biscuits, hand-breaded fried chicken, and indulgent sides like cheesy bacon grits and Southern mac & cheese.
Rise’s proven fast casual model thrives in compact spaces with minimal labor and simplified operations, making it the ideal opportunity for multi-unit franchisees looking to diversify into a high-margin, high-demand category. With strong unit economics, cult-like customer loyalty, and a brand identity that celebrates joy and southern hospitality, Rise is redefining the breakfast and fried chicken experience. Don’t miss your chance to join the franchise that’s elevating comfort food- and doing it righteously.
Tap into the $40+ Billion Breakfast and Comfort Food Industry
Franchisees entering the booming breakfast and comfort food category with Rise are perfectly positioned for long-term success. With rising demand for bold, indulgent flavors served fast and fresh, Rise offers a unique opportunity to lead in a high-growth, high-margin segment. Don’t miss your chance to grow with a brand that’s transforming how America does breakfast, lunch, and beyond.
How We Stand Out in a Crowded Market
At Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken, we’re redefining what it means to serve Southern comfort food- bold, efficient, and built for today’s fast-paced world. We’re more than just another fast casual restaurant, we’re a franchise opportunity engineered for profitability, simplicity, and modern customer expectations.
Award-Winning Menu: Our award-winning biscuits and hand-breaded chicken have earned national acclaim, including Best Biscuits in the U.S.by Food & Wine Magazine and multiple placements on Fast Casual Magazine’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers.
Tech-Driven: Rise stays ahead of the curve with heated food lockers, self-order kiosks, and a mobile app, streamlining operations and enhancing the customer experience without increasing labor
Distinct Brand Personality: From bold menu names to cheeky branding and Southern charm, Rise creates a joyful, welcoming experience built on a people-first culture that customers remember. It’s fun, fresh, and full of personality.
The Rise Difference
Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken is redefining the fast casual breakfast and comfort food space by combining crave-worthy Southern classics with a streamlined, tech-enabled business model.
Rise bridges the gap between traditional diners and modern quick-service restaurants, offering bold, chef-inspired biscuits, hand-breaded chicken, and indulgent sides- all served fast, fresh, and with Southern hospitality. With a compact, takeout-first footprint, minimal labor requirements, and award-winning flavors, Rise delivers the comfort food people crave in a smarter, more scalable way.
Work-Life Balance
Operating hours from 7am-2pm create ultimate flexibility and work-life balance. Rise is a people-first business, and models it’s practices around the best quality of life.
Low Costs
With just 3–5 employees per shift, low start-up costs, and a compact footprint, Rise keeps labor and overhead low- reducing risk and speeding up your path to success. We’re experts at taking over existing real estate and saving franchisees precious build out time and dollars.
Continual Support
The team assists franchisees from start to finish, including site selection, store build-out and construction, training and operational support, vendor and equipment selection, marketing, and more. Training and support is available pre and post-opening both on-site and online.
Proven Automated Business Model
Contactless kiosk ordering and food locker technology work together seamlessly to create a faster process in the stores and a smoother experience for employees, customers and delivery drivers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior restaurant experience to open a Rise?
No. Our streamlined operations and comprehensive training program make Rise accessible to first-time operators and experienced restaurateurs alike. The team assists franchisees from start to finish, including site selection, store build-out and construction, training and operational support, vendor and equipment selection, marketing, and more. Training and support is available pre and post-opening both on-site and online.
How much does it cost to open a Rise?
Startup costs vary depending on location, buildout needs, and whether you’re converting an existing space. Rise’s small footprint and efficient design help keep costs lower than traditional restaurant concepts.
Where could I open a Rise?
You are able to open a Rise location in any of the states visible in green on this chart.
What's on the Menu at Rise?
Rise offers a crave-worthy menu of Southern-inspired comfort food, focused on fresh, scratch-made ingredients and bold flavors. Signature offerings include:
Biscuit Sandwiches: Made with buttermilk biscuits and filled with options like fried chicken, bacon, egg, sausage, pimento cheese, and avocado.
Righteous Chicken Boxes: Hand-breaded, never-frozen chicken served as a sandwich, in a box with a biscuit, or on its own.
Sides: Fan favorites include cheesy bacon grits, Southern-style mac & cheese, tater tots, fried okra, and pickled jalapeños.
Sweet Treats: Beignets served hot with powdered sugar and seasonal flavors like Tropical Punch.
Limited-Time Offers: Seasonal specials and unique takes on Southern classics keep the menu exciting and drive repeat visits.
Your RISE Franchising Journey Starts Here
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