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title: "Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Opens New Location in Franklin on June 1st"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/39f5a6c0-2995-4906-8639-1290697a4ab8
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260520_lees_famous_recipe_chicken_opens_new_location_in_franklin_on_june_1st.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-05-20T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:11:09.743Z
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# Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Opens New Location in Franklin on June 1st

**TL;DR:** Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken opens a new location in Franklin on June 1st, replacing a smaller longstanding location. The new restaurant is owned and operated by Chuck Doran and Ken Riddle, and features state-of-the-art digital menu boards and a modern environment.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-05-20. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260520_lees_famous_recipe_chicken_opens_new_location_in_franklin_on_june_1st.html).*

## Story

The new restaurant replaces a smaller, longstanding location. This larger, updated space is designed to better serve today’s on-the-go lifestyle while continuing to deliver the flavor Lee’s is known for. The space features state-of-the-art digital interior and exterior menu boards, all designed to create a more modern and inviting environment.

Owned and operated by Chuck Doran and Ken Riddle, the new Franklin restaurant reflects a continued investment in Franklin and the surrounding community, where Lee’s has been a familiar name for generations.

“We’ve been part of this community for a long time, and this new larger restaurant allows us to show up in a bigger way for our guests,” said Chuck Doran, Co-owner of the Franklin Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken. “The only thing that remains unchanged is our commitment to quality and flavor. Everything else is new, and we’re excited for our guests to experience it.”

To celebrate the grand opening on June 1st, the first 100 guests in line will receive a free 2-piece Breast Strip meal. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., and the restaurant will operate daily until 10:00 p.m.

Lee’s signature fresh, never-frozen chicken has been recognized by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Award.

Beyond its famous flavor, the local owners are deeply rooted in the community, supporting organizations including the University of Dayton, The Rose Music Center, and Flyght Academy, along with local high schools and veteran-focused initiatives.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- community involvement (topic)
- Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken (company)
- Franklin (location)
- Chuck Doran (person)
- menu technology (topic)
- Ken Riddle (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260520_lees_famous_recipe_chicken_opens_new_location_in_franklin_on_june_1st.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/39f5a6c0-2995-4906-8639-1290697a4ab8).