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Church's Texas Chicken names Roland Gonzalez CEO

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2025

The longtime industry executive will take over leadership of the Atlanta-based fast-food chicken concept.

Financing

Inside Church's Texas Chicken's big growth plans

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Joe Guith, CEO of the chicken chain, joins the Restaurant Business podcast to talk about remodels, digital plans and the company’s recent decision to go back to its old chicken recipe.

Marketing

KFC sues Church's Texas Chicken over the term 'original recipe'

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 12, 2024

Church’s recently shifted back to its original fried chicken recipe. But KFC has taken issue with its rival’s use of the term “original recipe” in its marketing.

Leadership

In a business of nonconformists, Popeyes founder Al Copeland broke the mold

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 09, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: During his 64 years, he drew a spotlight time and again, though not always for positive reasons.

Leadership

Al Copeland created Popeyes, but that's just one reason he was a legend. Here are a few more

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 09, 2024

In the transcript of this week's Restaurant Rewind podcast, read about one of the most colorful characters ever to influence the business.

Leadership

Church's Texas Chicken names Roland Gonzalez U.S. COO

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 13, 2023

Gonzalez has considerable experience in operations at Virtual Dining Concepts and at Restaurant Brands International.

Leadership

Church’s Texas Chicken names Joe Guith CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2022

The former Focus Brands executive will take the helm of the chicken chain, formerly known simply as Church’s Chicken.

Financing

Church’s Chicken agrees to be sold to Quiznos’ parent

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 02, 2021

High Bluff Capital Partners has entered into an agreement to buy the quick-service chicken chain from FFL Partners.

Marketing

The July 4 weekend sparks menu tie-ins

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 30, 2020

Restaurants launch all-American specials to celebrate Independence Day.

Financing

Church’s Chicken is reportedly looking for a buyer

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 12, 2019

Private-equity firm FFL Partners could seek $350 million for the 1,500-unit chain.

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