chicken

Zaxby’s hires its first chief supply chain officer

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 12, 2021

Keith Anderkin was promoted to the role from vice president of supply chain and quality assurance for the fast-casual chicken finger brand.

Workforce

Why Raising Cane’s is enlisting HQ employees to recruit fry cooks and cashiers

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 06, 2021

Half of the fast-casual chicken finger chain’s Dallas-based corporate staff has deployed around the country to hire 10,000 new workers in 50 days amid a labor shortage that’s hitting operations as the company looks to open 100 stores next year.

Marketing

Chick-fil-A remains teens’ favorite chain

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 05, 2021

Starbucks, Chipotle, McDonald’s and Olive Garden also top the survey from Piper Sandler.

Emerging Brands

Why a fast-casual sandwich chain is putting its money behind hot chicken

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 28, 2021

The latest episode of the “Buzzworthy Brands” podcast features Michael Goldberg, CEO of Ike’s Love & Sandwiches, which recently made a major investment in three-unit hot chicken concept Bangin’ Buns.

Premium

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.

Premium

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