Houston TX Hot Chicken Lays Groundwork for 50-Unit UK Expansion With First Restaurant
Houston TX Hot Chicken opens its first international location in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK, as part of a 50-unit expansion plan.
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Houston TX Hot Chicken opens its first international location in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK, as part of a 50-unit expansion plan.

Birdcall introduces Mozzarella Bricks, a crispy and gooey cheese offering available in three flavors for a limited time at participating locations.

Korean fried‑chicken chain bb.q Chicken will launch its first New Mexico restaurants in July 2027, opening four Walmart‑inside locations in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.

KFC's U.S. comeback plan continues to navigate a competitive QSR environment, with the Popcorn Chicken generating a strong consumer response.

Chicken Salad Chick introduces a new limited-time chicken salad, Mary Mistletoe, inspired by holiday flavors and traditions.

KFC's U.S. domestic system sales declined 6% in Q3, contrasting with international operations' growth driven by new value platforms and menu innovation.
Chicken Salad Chick has opened a new restaurant in Victoria County, Texas, its first location in the area, offering various dining options.
LOS ANGELES – Angry Chickz is adding something new for families.
bb.q Chicken expands to New Mexico with five new locations inside Walmart stores, offering its globally loved menu offerings and classic American and traditional Korean sides.

Popeyes' return to sales growth is taking longer than expected as the chicken chain reduces its wings offering and works to improve the experience.

El Pollo Loco and P.F. Chang's CEOs discuss brand transformation

KFC debuts KFC Muse in Dubai with new design and menu
Wing It On! opens first location in Nebraska with grand opening event

Wingstop focuses on marketing and AI to end sales slide

Chicken Salad Chick expands to 27 states with 350 restaurants

Restaurant Brands International reported 8.4% domestic sales growth for Burger King, contrasting with continued same-store sales declines at Popeyes.

Popeyes’ focus on the core menu has improved satisfaction, food quality and value scores — but not sales.
Angry Chickz is bringing the heat to Kansas, opening its doors at 14995 W.
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken debuts new restaurant in St. Louis.
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.