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ATLANTA, Oct. 29, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Chicken Salad Chick is continuing its impressive pace of growth, surpassing 350 restaurants across 27 states.
Wing Snob has 65 units, mostly in Michigan and Chicago
Since its founding in 2016, this food-and-games chain has ridden the pickleball wave to 13 locations in seven states.
Birdcall is a fast-casual, made-to-order chicken chain founded in Denver in 2017 by Peter Newlin.
Wingstop's Q3 systemwide sales rose to $1.4 billion, thanks to restaurant development, but sales are negative at Wingstop, and the leadership team isn’t happy.
Huey Magoo’s, the fast-casual brand known for its bold flavors and hand-crafted chicken tenders, is opening its 94th restaurant nationwide in Fayetteville, West Virginia.
Popeyes has dismissed its CMO and reshuffled its marketing leadership as the brand struggles with sluggish sales and declining guest traffic.
We can point to the relentless inflationary environment for causing much of Wingstop’s recent sales struggles.
Urban Bird Hot Chicken closes Q3 with rapid franchise growth, securing new agreements.
The chicken wing chain lowered its full-year guidance following a 5.4% drop in same-store sales, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of negative growth.
McDonald’s franchisees have a problem with the company’s hand-breaded chicken test: the chickens are too big.
Bojangles, the legendary, Carolina-born chain celebrated for its iconic chicken, biscuits and tea, has brought a new kind of Bo Time to the Las Vegas Strip.
Church's Texas Chicken is using hip-hop to strengthen its cultural connections with consumers through "Chickahhhn," an original song and music video featuring Memphis rap legend Project Pat and rising rapper Lil' Lucky.
Church’s Texas Chicken is teaming up with Memphis rap legend Project Pat for a new original song and music video titled “Chickahhhn.” Fans can catch the premiere of “Chickahhhn” featuring…
Bojangles has brought a new kind of Bo Time to the Las Vegas Strip.
PDQ, a Tampa-based chicken chain, marks its 15th anniversary with a brand refresh, focusing on training and hospitality.
Urban Bird Hot Chicken grows with menu innovation and virtual brands
Detroit Wing Company offers free wings with home team win.
Pollo Campero adds two new sauces, Spicy Campero and Avocado Ranch.
Slim Chickens, a leading fast-casual franchise in the better-chicken segment featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, has opened its fourth restaurant in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The year is winding down, and the holidays are around the corner, but Zaxbys isn’t slowing down on delivering the flavor.
Birdcall is again skipping the tricks and going straight to the treats this Halloween season.
Bojangles announces 2026 Franchise Awards winners, including Jeanette Davis and Habib Hashimi.
The remodel is part of Lee’s Reframing the Fame initiative, a brand-wide effort to modernize the restaurant experience while staying true to the food and heritage that have made Lee’s a favorite for 60 years.