Angry Chickz Brings Nashville Hot Chicken to San Dimas Oct. 16
Angry Chickz opens 49th location in San Dimas on October 16.
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Angry Chickz opens 49th location in San Dimas on October 16.

Cheese and chicken lead menu innovations at chains like Culver's and Shake Shack.

Chicken Salad Chick, a fast-casual chicken salad restaurant franchise, has named Drew Travis chief financial officer.

KFC has opened a test restaurant in McKinney, Texas, called Open House, where the chain is trying out breakfast, table service and a broader menu as it looks to regain U.S.
Honestly Good Chicken Fingers partners with Serruya Private Equity for global expansion.

Dave’s Hot Chicken wants more drones and robots delivering its food.
Chicken Salad Chick is bringing its made-from-scratch chicken salad and community-first hospitality to guests across the United States.

Chicken Salad Chick secures development agreements in New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, expanding presence in the Northeast.
Building off its rapid nationwide expansion, Chicken Salad Chick is accelerating its growth throughout the Northeast.

Chicken Salad Chick signs deals for 25 units in New York
Atomic Wings, the New York-born wing brand known for its fresh, never-frozen wings and bold flavor lineup, continued its national expansion in the third quarter, opening eight new restaurants across five states.
Raising Cane’s plans to open seven restaurants in October, including its first locations in Wausau, Wisconsin; Springfield, Oregon; and Macon, Georgia.

The fast casual burger chain has seen sales and revenue growth in recent quarters after focusing on improved operations and hospitality.
Atomic Wings opens eight new restaurants in Q3, growing its franchise system nearly 100% this year across five states.

Maureen DiStefano has been named director of franchise development for Slim Chickens, a fast-casual restaurant concept.
Prince St. Pizza opens first Louisiana location in Baton Rouge
The Million Dollar Band has a new partner in town. Zaxbys, the fast-casual favorite serving Chicken Fingerz, Zalads and Zax Sauce, is teaming up with the University of Alabama’s marching band — a fixture of fall Saturday
Huey Magoo’s, the rapidly growing fast-casual favorite known for serving “The Filet Mignon of Chicken,” is celebrating its 22nd anniversary this fall with a special Hueyversary offer for Magoo’s Rewards members, and new and returning value offers beginning Oct.
NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Atomic Wings continued its national expansion in the third quarter, opening eight new restaurants across five states.

Mehta Investment Group signed an agreement to develop 17 Starbird Chicken locations across Washington state.

El Pollo Loco hires new COO and chief development officer

Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the Texas “Born and Breaded” chicken finger franchise, started as a College Station classic in 1994.
El Pollo Loco plans to grow in New York with 15 restaurants
Haven Hot Chicken introduces Garlic Parm Tendies and Pumpkin Spice Banana Puddin'