TL;DR
bb.q Chicken has opened five new locations in New Mexico, all inside Walmart stores, offering its menu items and classic American and traditional Korean sides. The brand's expansion into New Mexico includes locations in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.
The bold, crave-worthy flavors of Korea are about to land in New Mexico. bb.q Chicken, Korea’s Finest Fried Chicken, is proud to bring its globally loved menu offerings to The Land of Enchantment, with five new locations opening across Albuquerque and Rio Rancho beginning in July.
The new quick-service restaurants will be located inside Walmart stores across the greater Albuquerque area, where customers can experience the brand’s crispy, flavorful and tender boneless chicken and wings in nine fan-favorite flavors, like Cheesling, Honey Garlic and Hot Spicy, alongside a variety of classic American and traditional Korean sides. Meals will be available in combo meals and party packs, making them great for individuals and families to savor a true taste of Korea in every bite at a lower price point.
- bb.q Chicken Alta Monte 2701 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
- bb.q Chicken Rio Rancho 901 Unser Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
- bb.q Chicken Sun Star 3500 Coors Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
- bb.q Chicken North Easterns 2266 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
- bb.q Chicken South Los Altos 400 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
**“**We’re excited to be expanding into New Mexico for the first time with these five new convenient locations,” said Joseph Kim, bb.q Chicken U.S. CEO. “Whether guests are discovering Korean fried chicken for the first time or already craving it, we’re excited to make Korea’s Finest Fried Chicken™ part of their regular shopping routine and a special dining destination.”
Customers will be able to order in-store, online, on the bb.q Chicken app, which is available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, as well as through third party delivery apps – making it convenient for both Walmart shoppers and those looking for convenient, delicious dinner choices for themselves and their families.
These new locations will be the brand’s first expansion in New Mexico. Currently, bb.q Chicken has more than 230 locations across the country.
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This story was originally published by Ben Coley in QSR Magazine on November 2, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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