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title: "Love & Honey Fried Chicken Signs 20-Unit Deal in Florida"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/48aad64a-535d-438c-b337-7d66ec625ffe
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/love-honey-fried-chicken-signs-20-unit-deal-in-florida/
author: "Ben Coley"
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-05-12T16:23:12.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T13:17:00.279Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1561758033-d89a9ad46330?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Love & Honey Fried Chicken Signs 20-Unit Deal in Florida

**TL;DR:** Love & Honey Fried Chicken has signed a 20-unit development agreement to bring its premium fast-casual concept to Southeast Florida and the Orlando area. The agreement is part of the brand's larger franchise growth strategy to expand intentionally with operators who can preserve the integrity of the guest experience.

*By Ben Coley, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-05-12. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/love-honey-fried-chicken-signs-20-unit-deal-in-florida/).*

## Key facts

- Love & Honey signs 20-unit deal in Florida
- Brand expands through franchising with multi-unit operators
- Focus on premium fast-casual concept with chef-driven fried chicken

## Story

Love & Honey Fried Chicken (“Love & Honey”), the premium fast-casual concept known for chef-driven fried chicken, heartfelt hospitality, and a loyal Philadelphia following, is kicking off its next chapter of franchise growth with the signing of a 20-unit development agreement in Florida. The agreement will bring Love & Honey to communities across Southeast Florida and south of Orlando.

## Brand background

Founded in Philadelphia, Love & Honey has built its reputation around premium, hand-dredged, freshly prepared fried chicken. In addition, scratch-made sauces, and a hospitality-driven experience are designed to make guests feel at home.

As the brand expands through franchising, its leadership team is focused on growing with operators who understand both the discipline of multi-unit development and the emotional connection that makes a restaurant brand resonate.

“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.”

## Florida expansion

Love & Honey sees strong demand for premium fast-casual concepts that combine convenience with food quality in Southeast Florida and the Orlando area. The key drivers behind the development strategy include:

- **Strong demand for quality fast-casual dining:** Today’s guests are looking for better ingredients, stronger hospitality, and more value in the fast-casual space.

- **A differentiated chicken concept:** Love & Honey offers a premium, chef-driven take on fried chicken with hand-dredged preparation, scratch-made sauces, and a focus on consistency.

- **Community-first growth potential:** The operators plan to bring the same local engagement mindset that has shaped their restaurant careers to each Love & Honey location.

## Franchise growth strategy

For Love & Honey, this agreement reflects the brand’s larger franchise growth strategy: expand intentionally with operators who can preserve the integrity of the guest experience while bringing the concept to new communities.

The brand’s positioning is rooted in quality, authenticity, and heartfelt hospitality. Its approach combines chef-driven culinary expertise with genuine care, modern restaurant operations, and belief that growth should strengthen relationships.

“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.”

## Entities

- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise growth (topic)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- Florida (location)
- fast casual (topic)
- Ben Coley (person)
- Orlando (location)
- restaurant development (topic)
- Southeast Florida (location)
- Laura Lyons (person)
- Geoff Goodman (person)

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Originally reported by Ben Coley, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/love-honey-fried-chicken-signs-20-unit-deal-in-florida/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/48aad64a-535d-438c-b337-7d66ec625ffe).