Love & Honey Fried Chicken ready to cook in FLA

Philadelphia-based Love & Honey Fried Chicken is ready to bring its recipe to the Sunshine State.

The fast-casual concept has signed a new franchise agreement for the development of 20 units in southern Florida, including markets south of Orlando. Founded in 2017, Love & Honey currently has four locations in Pennsylvania, including two in Philadelphia, with a fifth in Cranston, Rhode Island.

The fried chicken band said it has witnessed “ strong demand for premium fast-casual concepts that combine convenience with food quality.”

“This agreement represents exactly the kind of growth we envisioned for Love & Honey,” said Laura Lyons, co-founder of Love & Honey Fried Chicken. “Bringing the brand to Florida is a meaningful step in our expansion, and we are excited to introduce more communities to our chef-driven fried chicken, heartfelt hospitality, and commitment to quality.”

According to Love & Honey, a key driver behind its development strategy is guests looking for better ingredients, strong hospitality, and more value in a fast-casual pace. The brand also notes that it serves up a premium, “chef-driven” recipe for its chicken. This includes hand-dredged preparation, sauces made from scratch, and a focus on consistency in its plates.

When it comes to operators looking to join the brand, Love & Honey said it is looking for franchisees “who can preserve the integrity of the guest experience.” This includes “heartfelt hospitality,” according to Love & Honey.

“Love & Honey was built on the idea that food can bring people together,” said Geoff Goodman, President and Partner of Love & Honey. “As the brand grows, we want every new restaurant to carry that sentiment through genuine hospitality, consistent execution, and food that feels memorable from the first bite.”