Chicken Franchise News
The latest Chicken franchise news.
Wings and Rings, the 85-unit, club-level sports restaurant and bar franchise, has launched its Operating Partner Program (OPP).
April 27th, 2026
Layne's Chicken Fingers has seen rapid growth in recent years, and demand only continues to rise.
April 27th, 2026
New Rochelle just got a little saucier and a lot more delicious.
April 21st, 2026
CityBird is rolling out a new menu update designed to give guests more flavor and flexibility.
April 21st, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick is off to a record-setting start in 2026.
April 20th, 2026
Golden Chick is bringing a fresh twist to its beverage lineup with the introduction of its new Black Cherry Limeade.
April 17th, 2026
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Rebecca Viani
August 21st, 2026
Marietta is about to find out what happens when massive portions, fresh ingredients and zero patience for boring food all collide in one place.
April 17th, 2026
Angry Chickz, one of the fastest-growing Nashville hot chicken brands in the U.S., delivered a standout first quarter.
April 15th, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its newest restaurant in Liberty.
April 14th, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its ninth restaurant in Ohio, located at 4345 West Dublin-Granville Road in Dublin.
April 14th, 2026
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Kevin Behan
August 17th, 2026
Golden Chick is continuing to deepen its long-running partnership with the Texas Rangers following the club’s reveal of its 2026 City Connect Jersey.
April 14th, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the appointment of Brian Lindley as Chief Development Officer.
April 14th, 2026
Teriyaki Madness (TMAD), the Seattle-style teriyaki franchise kicked off 2026 with a 28 percent year-over-year increase in systemwide sales.
April 14th, 2026
Dave's Hot Chicken continues its rapid growth in 2026 with the opening of eight new restaurants on April 16.
April 13th, 2026
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the fast-growing, 40+ location chicken finger franchise known for its hand-breaded crispy tenders, crave-worthy sauces and Texas toast–stacked sandwiches, is bringing the crunch to Waycross.
April 13th, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of a brand-new restaurant located at 228 NW Centurion Court in Lake City.
April 8th, 2026
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the fan-favorite chicken franchise out of Texas, is coming to Rockwall.
April 8th, 2026
Southwest Arizona is about to break a sweat.
April 8th, 2026
Starbird, the San Francisco-based premium chicken concept, announced the appointment of industry veteran Hoyt Jones as advisor to the board of directors.
April 7th, 2026
Jollibee, the global restaurant brand twice-crowned "best fast-food fried chicken in America" by USA TODAY, will open its new store in Stockton, Calif., on Friday, April 3.
April 3rd, 2026
Harris Mullis is accelerating the brand’s expansion across the state with plans to open six new locations.
March 26th, 2026
Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC) is opening a new hot spot on Saturday, March 28, making it the very first HHC in Seattle.
March 25th, 2026
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Kevin Behan
August 10th, 2026
Starbird is introducing its newest culinary chapter: a limited-time Chimichurri lineup inspired by Argentina’s iconic herb-forward sauce.
March 24th, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick announced today the opening of its 17th restaurant in South Carolina.
March 24th, 2026
Teriyaki Madness (TMAD) today announced the opening of its newest location in North Babylon, slated for March 27.
March 24th, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick today announced the appointment of Jill Thomas as Chief Marketing Officer.
March 23rd, 2026
Bonchon, the globally celebrated Korean fried chicken brand known for its hand-battered, double-fried method and signature sauces, today announced that Blas Escarcega has joined the company as Chief Development Officer.
March 19th, 2026
Angry Chickz is bringing the heat to Mesa.
March 18th, 2026
bb.q Chicken unveiled a major update to its rewards program, effective March 5, 2026.
March 17th, 2026
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William Edwards
August 10th, 2026
Wendy's® is taking its March Madness® game to the next level as the Official Dunks of the NCAA® March Madness.
March 16th, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick is celebrating the arrival of spring with a trio of seasonal offerings and a special sports promotion.
March 5th, 2026
Dave’s Hot Chicken is giving fans a bold new way to indulge with the launch of Dave’s Hot Mozz, available beginning March 10.
March 4th, 2026
bb.q Chicken has officially opened a new location at California State University, Dominguez Hills.
February 25th, 2026
Angry Chickz is bringing its Nashville hot chicken to Watsonville with the opening of its first location in the city, set to open March 20.
February 25th, 2026
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Kevin Behan
August 3rd, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick announced today the opening of its 21st restaurant in North Carolina and sixth for the Charlotte metro area.
February 25th, 2026
Sides has doubled its footprint in Singapore with a second store now open, marking a major milestone in the brand’s expansion strategy.
February 25th, 2026
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Leon Stafford
August 1st, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick announced today the opening of its eighth restaurant in Colorado, located in Greenwood Village.
February 18th, 2026
Golden Chick is bringing back its popular Butterfly Shrimp for a limited time, available now through April 12, offering guests a flavorful seafood option during one of the year’s highest-demand seasons.
February 13th, 2026
Starbird today announced the appointment of Greg Levin as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, effective immediately.
February 11th, 2026

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