Champs Chicken was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Top Franchise Brands list. This list recognizes the 200 franchisors that have built the strongest brands, based on data submitted for Entrepreneur’s 2018 Franchise 500 ranking. Champs Chicken was ranked No. 177.

“It’s always exciting to see our brands gaining recognition.  With all of the focus we have put on fully supporting our amazing retailers, Champs Chicken continues to grow across the nation. We will continue to focus on making our retailers as successful as possible I’m so happy for our team and our retailers and look forward to the future,” says CEO Shawn Burcham.

“Creating a strong brand is paramount in franchising, and the companies on our list are examples of how to do it right,” says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur’s editor in chief. “After years and even decades in business, they’ve managed to maintain a balance between staying true to their roots and constantly evolving to stay relevant.”

To determine which franchises have the strongest brands, Entrepreneur analyzed factors such as social media followers, system size, number of years in business, number of years franchising, and overall reputation—and looked at how they all combine to form lasting relationships with fans. Champs Chicken’s position on the ranking shows that the brand has truly made a name for itself through franchising.