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The incredible rise of chicken chains

 Sponsored content from our partner Bonchon on May 25, 2023

Chicken franchises have been popping up across the country at a steady rate, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down.

Food

How Starbird's recipe for perfect fried chicken is powering the fast casual for growth

 By Patricia Cobe on May 18, 2023

Founder and CEO Aaron Noveshen shares Starbird’s story and hints at some surprises ahead.

Financing

James Walker's newest concept is all about the food, and the financials

By Jonathan Maze on May 13, 2023

The longtime industry executive spearheaded the creation of The Original Hot Chicken by Experiential Brands. And then quickly moved in a new taco concept called Inked Tacos in the same building. But don’t call them a cobrand.

Food

Starbird's latest LTO flavors the menu with Chinese-American accents

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 25, 2023

Behind the Menu: Orange Chicken works across every menu category—tenders, wings, salads and sandwiches—a goal of the fast casual’s R&D.

Operations

Multi-unit restaurant franchising: Critical components when seeking to diversify portfolios

Sponsored content from our partner Slim Chickens on Apr. 20, 2023

When growing a franchising portfolio, it’s important to be strategic when choosing the right concept.

Financing

Chick-fil-A had another strong year in 2022

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2023

The chicken sandwich chain’s domestic system sales increased another 13% last year. But check out how much a stand-alone restaurant makes now.

Food

KFC rolls out hand-breaded chicken nuggets nationwide

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 23, 2023

After a successful test last year, Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets are debuting systemwide Monday, prepared with the Colonel’s Original Recipe.

Operations

Chipotle rolls out new Chicken al Pastor LTO worldwide

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 14, 2023

The mildly spicy new protein option can also be added to the Tik Tok-inspired quesadillas with fajita veggies. The grilled chicken is marinated in adobo, morita peppers, ground achiote, pineapple and lime juice.

Financing

Bojangles makes no bones about its future

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2023

The traditional bone-in chicken chain is testing restaurants with menus pared down to its breakfast and boneless options. That’s the menu it is planning in new markets.

Operations

Todd Graves rides chicken-finger fame to Hollywood

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 03, 2023

The Raising Cane's founder hosts another streaming series that starts March 4, this time spotlighting the "secret sauce" of against-the-odds success.

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