Chicken in Restaurants. Franchise restaurant news across QSR, fast casual, pizza, chicken, coffee and the rest of foodservice, with the original reporting linked.
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The Southern-inspired fast-casual brand signed its largest development deal to date, marking a major milestone in its expansion into Upstate New York and the Northeast.
Angry Chickz is continuing its California growth with a new stop on the Central Coast.
Angry Chickz is bringing the heat to Chino. The Nashville hot chicken brand will open its first location in the city on June 5 marking its 34th restaurant in California and 39th systemwide.
Chicken Salad Chick signs its largest franchise development agreement to date, bringing the brand to major hubs throughout upstate New York.
El Pollo Loco introduces new menu items, including Loco Tenders.
A seasoned multi-unit operator has signed a 25-unit development agreement to bring the fast-casual brand to several markets across upstate New York.
Founded in Philadelphia, Love & Honey has built its reputation around premium, hand-dredged, freshly prepared fried chicken.
Inspired by the viral croissant sandwich trend taking over social feeds, the new offering reimagines two of la Madeleine’s guest-favorite café classics.
Chicken Salad Chick has signed its largest franchise development agreement to date, securing a 25-unit deal set to introduce the brand’s signature hospitality and made-from-scratch chicken salad to communities across upstate New York.
Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim launches Flock & Fresh, a chicken concept targeting female diners.
El Pollo Loco CEO Liz Williams reports 5.8% same-store sales increase
CEO Liz Williams attributed the brand's 5.8% same-store sales increase to operating efficiencies, strategic pricing, and technology investments.
Multi-unit operators Jason and John Hotchkiss are expanding the Los Angeles-born hot chicken concept into the Nashville market with a new Madison location.
The fast-casual chicken tender brand has reached its 89th nationwide location with a new 3,081-square-foot restaurant operated by experienced franchisees Thomas P. Scarborough and Jeramie Martin.
Dave's Hot Chicken expands in Tennessee with Nashville-style hot chicken.
HOUSTON, May 8, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Layne's Chicken Fingers is bringing the crunch to Downtown Houston with a grand opening celebration on Monday, May 11th at Houston, TX 77002.
The fast-casual chain and its charitable foundation raised more than $382,000 for pediatric cancer research through its annual cookie and giving card initiatives, setting a new organizational record.
Burger King reports positive same-store sales following a massive customer outreach initiative, while sibling brand Popeyes saw its weakest quarterly performance in nearly 20 years.
Little Rock, AR — Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the fast-growing, 45+ location chicken finger franchise known for its hand-breaded crispy tenders, crave-worthy sauces and Texas toast–stacked sandwiches, is bringing the…
Popeyes is focusing on operational execution and core menu value to reverse five consecutive quarters of negative same-store sales as competition in the chicken category intensifies.
First Watch sees sales growth through menu redesigns and digital marketing, while Portillo’s leverages value deals to stabilize traffic in the latest quarter.
Restaurant Brands International reported a 5.8% rise in Burger King's domestic comparable sales for Q1 2026, while Popeyes experienced a significant 6.5% decline.
The Greene Turtle launches Crush of the Month and Wing Fest.
Slim Chickens names Shakon Turner Vice President of Domestic Franchise Growth