Chicken Express
Regional fast food restaurant chain in the Southern United States
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Chicken Express is a regional chain of fast food restaurants[1] concentrated mainly in Texas and other states in the Southern United States.
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IndustryFast Food Franchising
Founded1988, in Benbrook, Texas, United States
FoundersRichard Stuart
Nancy Stuart
Nancy Stuart
HeadquartersBurleson, Texas, U.S.
Chicken Express location in Commerce, Texas | |
| Industry | Fast Food Franchising |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988, in Benbrook, Texas, United States |
| Founders | Richard Stuart Nancy Stuart |
| Headquarters | Burleson, Texas, U.S. |
Number of locations | 200+ |
Key people | Richard Stuart, Nancy Stuart, Founders Abby Ring |
| Products | Fried Chicken, Chicken Tenders, and other sides. |
| Parent | Stuart Group, Inc. |
| Website | chickene |
History
Chicken Express was established in 1988 by Richard and Nancy Stuart's Stuart Group Inc.[2] The first restaurant opened in March 1988 in Benbrook, Texas.[2]
Present day
The restaurant serves fried chicken,[1] catfish, chicken tenders, and side dishes. The chain is also known for their iced tea, which they sell by the gallon.[3] Chicken Express is headquartered in Burleson, Texas and has over 200 locations in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.[4][5]
