Haven Hot Chicken Leans Into Comfort This Fall with New Garlic Parm Tendies
Guests can dig into the Garlic Parm Tendies, which start with Haven’s signature chicken dipped in mild before being coated with the brand’s garlic parm shake.
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Guests can dig into the Garlic Parm Tendies, which start with Haven’s signature chicken dipped in mild before being coated with the brand’s garlic parm shake.
Starbird is adding a new layer of flavor to its signature crispy chicken this fall with the launch of a new limited-time Honey Chili Crisp lineup.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 29, 2026 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today announced its planned entry into New York, including a signed lease for its firs
Chester’s Chicken is adding a new flavor to the menu this fall with the introduction of Garlic Parmesan Bone-In Wings and Chicken Bites at participating locations nationwide.
Buffalo Wild Wings GO is making its Suffolk debut with delicious wings and a high-energy grand opening celebration on Saturday, October 3, at 5893 Harbour View Blvd., inside Harbour View Marketplace Shopping Center.
The Red Chickz expands to Dallas and Las Vegas with new franchises.
Buffalo Wild Wings GO opens in Suffolk on October 3.

A multi-unit Dave’s Hot Chicken franchisee filed for bankruptcy as it seeks to reorganize a portfolio spanning Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

The chain says the Honey Chicken Biscuit is designed for all dayparts.
Love & Honey Fried Chicken, the premium fast-casual concept known for chef-driven fried chicken, heartfelt hospitality, and a growing footprint across the Northeast, is targeting Massachusetts for franchise expansion.
Brent and Sherry Weaver named 2026 Franchisees of the Year.

On September 27, the legacy brand will unveil its newest restaurant concept in McKinney, Texas.

Yatco has partnered with quick-service restaurant brand Chester’s Chicken, celebrating the partnership with a Chester’s grand opening at Yatco’s Worcester, Mass., site on Sept.
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its newest restaurant in Florida, located at 6650 Fruitville Road in the Fruitville Farms shopping center in Sarasota, just east of I-75.

KFC tests breakfast and table service at new Open House restaurant
Rackson Restaurants has opened its 13 th Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurant in Mohegan Lake, New York, expanding the multi-brand franchise operator’s portfolio to more than 100 quick-service restaurants across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Ohio.

Dave’s Hot Chicken is a fast-casual, Nashville-style hot chicken concept known for its simple menu, extreme flavor and social-media-driven fan culture.
Starbird Chicken is expanding its footprint into Washington through a new franchise partnership with Mehta Investment Group.
Building on its recent entry into Rhode Island with a location in Cranston, Love & Honey is seeking experienced operators to help bring the brand to Massachusetts for the first time.
Starbird Chicken, the award-winning fast casual chicken concept known for its fresh, globally inspired flavors, is expanding its footprint into Washington through a new franchise partnership with Mehta Investment Group.

Chicken Salad Chick has over 340 restaurants across 25 states

Urban Bird Hot Chicken franchise built on 30 corporate stores
Angry Chickz is giving fans even more reason to be among the first in line when doors open at 11 a.m.
September 18, 2026 — Sarasota, FL — Chicken Salad Chick announced today the opening of its newest restaurant in Florida, located at 6650 Fruitville Road in the Fruitville Farms shopping center in Sarasota, just east of I-75.