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Guthrie's, a chicken finger franchise, has opened its third location in Nevada, in Sparks, as part of its national expansion. The brand is offering free meals for a year to the first 100 customers to celebrate the grand opening.
Guthrie’s, the original chicken finger restaurant, announced today that its newest restaurant opens at 6107 Golden Triangle Way, Sparks, NV 89436, near the Red Hawk Country Club. This is the brand’s third location in the state and the sixth new store opening this year nationwide, as part of a larger expansion.
To celebrate the grand opening, the first 100 patrons to order a Guthrie’s Original Box Combo after the restaurant opens at 10:30am will be awarded free Guthrie’s for a year, providing one monthly combo for 12 months. Plus, 10 of these qualifying customers will be chosen at random to win free Guthrie’s on a weekly basis for a full year.
“As America’s Original chicken finger restaurant, Guthrie’s has earned a devoted following with our golden fried chicken fingers and signature dipping sauce. Our hot and fresh food coupled with our Southern-origin hospitality is what keeps guests coming back,” said Tom Carr, CEO of Guthrie’s Franchising, Inc. “We’re thrilled to introduce Guthrie’s Chicken Fingers to Sparks, and we appreciate the community’s excitement for us to get this location open.
And as our franchisee partner adds new Nevada locations, we look forward to becoming a favorite spot for families, students and visitors to the Reno metro area.”
In 1982, Guthrie’s became the first restaurant in the country to dedicate its entire menu to golden fried chicken fingers. Guthrie’s has spent over four decades dedicated to perfecting its iconic chicken fingers and signature mouthwatering sauce. As a family-owned establishment, Guthrie’s maintains a commitment to serving every customer the freshest, hottest food, one expertly crafted chicken finger at a time.
This location’s doors are open Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m and Friday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. It will provide approximately 35 jobs to the area and will serve hand-breaded chicken fingers, hand-chopped coleslaw, crinkly cut French fries, Texas toast, and Guthrie’s signature dipping sauce.
Guthrie’s was founded in Haleyville, Alabama. The brand operates more than 70 locations across 13 states. To learn more about Guthrie’s, visit or stay connected on Facebook and Instagram.
**The first 100 Guests will receive one (1) free Original Box Combo per month for 12 months. 10 guests will be chosen from the first 100 guests to win a weekly reward of one (1) free Original Box Combo per week for 52 weeks. Guests should arrive early to secure a place in line.
The first 100 guests must remain in line and must be 16 years or older. Once the restaurant opens, guests will make a purchase of the Original Box Combo, or anything of equal/greater value, to officially secure their spot. If you leave the line for any reason, your spot will be awarded to the next guest in line.
Guests will receive their reward on the first day of the following month. Your reward will be valid for the current calendar month only and cannot be combined. Not valid with any other offers.
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This story was originally published by Ben Coley in QSR Magazine on June 29, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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