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Emerging Brands

Hot chicken concepts are red hot right now

 By Heather Lalley on Sep. 23, 2021

Lots of money has flowed into emerging hot chicken chains in recent weeks as the Gen Z-friendly segment readies for massive growth.

Operations

Wingstop rolls its Thighstop virtual brand onto its main menu

 By Heather Lalley on Sep. 08, 2021

After launching the virtual concept in June, Wingstop said it was time to offer the bone-in thighs and Thigh Bites on its regular menu. Thighstop is still available via DoorDash.

Emerging Brands

Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken prepares for big growth

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 07, 2021

The former NBA star’s fast-casual chicken concept is getting into ghost kitchens, franchising and cruise ships, all the while finding the best ways to leverage its famous founder’s image.

Financing

Former Popeyes executives team up to get into Bojangles

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 02, 2021

Cedartown Chicken, led by former Popeyes Chief Development Officer Greg Vojnovic, has acquired seven locations in western Georgia and will develop 11 more.

Leadership

Joella’s Hot Chicken adds Inspire vet Tye Pollak as COO

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 31, 2021

The former Inspire Brands operations executive will oversee operations at the 19-unit fast-casual chain.

Workforce

Bojangles shutters all company stores for 2 days to give workers a break

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 30, 2021

The “wellness days” are unpaid, but the quick-service chain said employees can make up the hours later in the week.

Food

Taco Bell is taking its chicken sandwich taco national

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 25, 2021

The chain is enlisting two college debate teams to discuss whether it is a “sandwich” or a “taco.”

Emerging Brands

Wing Zone is making a big tech investment to speed its growth

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 24, 2021

Eight months after being acquired by Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, the fast-casual wing chain is eyeing robotic fry cooks and new equipment to shave cooking times amid a complete brand refresh.

Financing

McDonald’s says it plans to join a chicken price-fixing lawsuit

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 17, 2021

The burger giant filed a lawsuit against chicken producers indicating it planned to join litigation alleging a years-long effort to fix chicken prices.

Financing

Popeyes chicken sandwich breeds new unit growth

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2021

The chain is maintaining strong unit volumes, though pressure from competitors ate into its sales last quarter. Chicken nuggets could help.

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