Big Chicken

Big Chicken, a QSR brand founded by Shaquille O’Neill, celebrates its grand opening in Beverly, Massachusetts.

The restaurant will celebrate its grand opening with the community on August 8, 2026.

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Big Chicken is a fast-casual chicken restaurant brand built around craveable sandwiches, tenders, and shakes, with a focus on comfort food and personality-driven branding.

Launching Jan. 15, 2026, Big Chicken will drop limited-time dips monthly at participating locations.

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Big Chicken has taken its bold flavors to college. The brand kicked off its university strategy with the recent opening of its first-ever, on-campus location at Emory University.

Big Chicken launches new menu items with Slam Dunk Menu Refresh

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After establishing its stronghold at Northshore Mall, Big Chicken is marching North to the bustling neighborhood of Beverly, a Boston suburb known for its coastal charm and lively shopping and dining.

Set to bring bold chicken sandwiches with larger-than-life flavors to the vibrant college town, the new location will open in the oLiv Hetzel, joining the neighborhood’s bustling shopping and dining strip.

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Big Chicken is ushering in a new era of operational excellence with the appointment of Bobby Shaw as vice president of operations.