What it costs to open 12 of the biggest fast food chains in the US, from Chick-fil-A to McDonald's

What it costs to open 12 of the biggest fast food chains in the US, from Chick-fil-A to McDonald's

A Chick-fil-A restaurantMichael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesBecoming a franchisee for a fast food restaurant is one road to running a business.But costs and requirements vary widely depending on the restaurant chain.Business Insider compiled a list of financial requirements to become a franchisee for 12 major fast food chains.A fast food franchise can be a lucrative business. One top performing Chick-fil-A restaurant reporte…