
Big Chicken Sets Ambitious Global Expansion Goals
Big Chicken, founded by basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, is on a mission to scale to 275 locations by 2029, QSR Magazine recently reported.
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Big Chicken, founded by basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, is on a mission to scale to 275 locations by 2029, QSR Magazine recently reported.
– Big Chicken is making spirits BIG and bright with the launch of its Holiday Crunch Shake, a merry mix of flavors sure to bring a smile to guests’ faces.
Situated conveniently at the intersection of Highway 395 and Highway 88, this opening is led by local restauranteur Damon Kreizenbeck.
– What do you get when you cross a chicken and a tiger? Sweet, crunchy creations that will have guests exclaiming, “They’re gr-r-reat!™”
Big Chicken names Joshua Sims Sr. as Head of Marketing.
With all eyes turning to Paris this summer for the upcoming games, Big Chicken, founded by NBA Hall of Famer and two-time Olympian, Shaquille O'Neal, has welcomed the Cordon Bleu Sandwich to its lineup of championship menu items.
On July 18, Big Chicken is making its grand entrance into New Jersey with a BIG opening bash in The Village at Bridgewater Commons.
The fast-casual chicken concept founded by Shaquille O’Neal, announced today that it has signed a two-unit development agreement with Tom and Zak Davis, father and son respectively.
Big Chicken expands to Chicago's Wintrust Arena with new concession
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has seen sizzling hot reviews and positive guest satisfaction since implementing Ovation as its guest feedback program.
Big Chicken opens sixth Seattle Metro location in Shoreline Place shopping center, near intersection of 155th and Westminster Way.
Big Chicken, owned by Shaquille O'Neal, named Brand of the Year
Big Chicken to open at The Village at Bridgewater Commons, a shopping center in New Jersey.
Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken expands globally with 1st UK location.
Big Chicken opens its second location in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with a grand opening celebration on April 15th.
Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken scores a six-unit development deal with Jason Ratlif, expanding the brand's presence in the region.
Big Chicken franchisees David and Lorri Jones named Franchisees of the Year.
Big Chicken invited fans to play in a nationwide Big Bracket Challenge, with a prize of a franchise in the winner’s city.
Big Chicken launched its cutting-edge rewards program, Big Chicken Rewards, in partnership with Thanx, offering personalized user experiences and redeemable points.
Shaquille O’Neal-owned Big Chicken opens its debut restaurant in Hixson, Tennessee.
Big Chicken, owned by Shaquille O'Neal, has opened a new location in Springdale, AR.

As we ring in 2024, many of us have begun mapping out goals for the year to come.

Brick-and-mortar concepts may have a higher initial investment, given the real estate requirements, but this investment often pays off in the long run.

Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has invested in several food franchises, including Big Chicken, which he founded in 2018 and became a franchisor for in 2021.