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title: "Angry Chickz to Debut in Illinois"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/be1055ab-e459-4d12-a395-8ec1ebc995de
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/angry-chickz-to-debut-in-illinois/
author: "Ben Coley"
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-09-02T13:00:02.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T15:31:09.314Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1561758033-d89a9ad46330?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Angry Chickz to Debut in Illinois

**TL;DR:** Angry Chickz is debuting in Illinois with a new location in Aurora, marking its 46th location nationwide and an important step in its Midwest expansion. The brand is continuing to expand through a combination of corporate and franchise locations, building its national footprint.

*By Ben Coley, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-09-02. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/angry-chickz-to-debut-in-illinois/).*

## Story

Angry Chickz is making its Illinois debut this September, bringing its signature Nashville hot chicken, customizable heat levels and high-energy approach to dining to Aurora. The fast-growing brand will open its first Illinois location at 1167 N. Eola Rd., Ste. 101 on Sept. 4.

To mark the grand opening, Angry Chickz is kicking off the celebration with special giveaways for guests beginning at 11 a.m. on Sept. 4. The first 100 guests will receive a limited-edition Angry Chickz jersey, while the first 500 guests to register on-site will be entered for a chance to win Angry Chickz for a Year and additional food prizes throughout the celebration.

The Aurora opening will be Angry Chickz’s 46th location nationwide. Built around made-to-order chicken, the menu features crowd-favorite tenders, sliders and bowls that let guests choose heat levels from no heat “Country” to sign a waiver “Angry” .

“Illinois has been a market we’ve wanted to enter, and Aurora is a strong place to start,” said Mike LaRue, vice president of franchise development at Angry Chickz. “This opening marks an important step in our Midwest expansion, and we’re excited about the opportunity to grow the brand across the region. Aurora gives us a strong foundation as we look to bring Angry Chickz to more communities throughout the Midwest.”

The Aurora opening is part of Angry Chickz’s continued expansion through a combination of corporate and franchise locations. It follows the brand’s recent entry into the East Coast with an opening in Kingston, Pa., and brings Angry Chickz into another new region as it continues to build its national footprint. Through that growth, the brand remains focused on creating neighborhood restaurants where bold food and genuine hospitality go hand in hand.

## Entities

- QSR (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- brand growth (topic)
- Ben Coley (person)
- location opening (topic)
- Illinois (location)
- midwest expansion (topic)
- Angry Chickz (company)
- Aurora (location)
- Mike LaRue (person)
- restaurant debut (topic)

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Originally reported by Ben Coley, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/angry-chickz-to-debut-in-illinois/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/be1055ab-e459-4d12-a395-8ec1ebc995de).