Shaquille O'Neal

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

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Big Chicken has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing emerging franchises in 2026, driven by innovation, momentum, and strong demand.

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.

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

Big Chicken opens in Gambrills, Maryland, with local entrepreneur Pratik Patel.

It’s official: the pizza that brings big flavor from an even bigger personality is here to stay.

Shaquille O’Neal launches Big Chicken’s Sandwich Wars with four all-star sandwiches.

Big Chicken’s SVP of Franchise Leadership Stan Stanovich recently appeared on the Fast Casual Nation podcast and discussed how the brand is utilizing AI to enhance and increase the efficiency of its franchise operations in several areas.

Big Chicken is taking its full court press to the digital space.

Papa Johns Canada has raised $73,411 through sales of its Shaq-a-Roni pizza, supporting Canada’s largest food rescue organization, Second Harvest.

Big Chicken, founded by basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, is on a mission to scale to 275 locations by 2029, QSR Magazine recently reported.

Papa Johns announced the return of its popular Shaq-a-Roni pizza in the U.S.

The top 15 dessert concept franchises in 2024, catering to post-date-night customers and families seeking indulgent treats, are listed with initial investment requirements.

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 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

As 2024 is underway, many of us have been tackling the goals we set for the year to come.

Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken expands globally with 1st UK location.

Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken scores a six-unit development deal with Jason Ratlif, expanding the brand's presence in the region.