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Chester's Chicken has introduced Nashville Hot Chicken as a limited-time menu item at its 1,200 franchised and licensed locations. The new offer is available for sandwiches, wings, and bites, and will be available through September 15.
The new offer is available for sandwiches, wings and bites.
Chester’s Chicken has announced the introduction of Nashville Hot Chicken as a limited-time menu item. Available in sandwiches, wings and bites, each offering is coated in Sauce Craft Nashville Hot Sauce, featuring notes of smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, brown sugar and garlic. The limited-time offer is available through September 15.
Chester’s Nashville Hot Chicken is available at participating locations across 1,200 franchised and licensed restaurants in the U.S. According to William Culpepper, vice president of marketing, the menu expansion reflects Chester’s dedication to innovation and addressing customer feedback.
“Guests have been asking for Nashville Hot, and summer is the perfect moment to deliver,” said Culpepper. “Our Nashville Hot Chicken combines Chester’s signature crunch and bold flavor with genuine heat. We want to surprise our longtime fans with something fiery and new, while inviting people who’ve never tried us to discover why we’re worth the visit.”
Third-generation family leadership has made Chester’s a favorite among convenience stores and truck stops. While rooted in heritage and tradition, Chester’s has continued to evolve its menu in recent years with innovative new offerings, including bone-in wings, dipping sauces and a reimagined fried chicken sandwich.
“Chester’s core purpose is to deliver delicious food in surprising places,” said CEO Wynn Giles. “Nashville Hot Chicken is no different — it offers premium quality, bold flavor and the kind of memorable experience that keeps guests coming back. And the timing couldn’t be better for summer travelers looking for the perfect road trip fuel.”
Founded in 1952, Chester’s Chicken can be found in supermarkets, convenience stores and truck stops in its 1,200 franchised and licensed locations across the U.S. and Canada.
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This story was originally published in CStore Decisions on May 26, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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