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Chicken Express
Industry Fast Food Franchising
Founded 1988; 37 years ago (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.

Chicken Express is a popular chain of fast food restaurants. It is mostly found in the southern parts of the United States. This restaurant is known for its tasty fried chicken and other delicious meals.

How It Started

Chicken Express was created in 1988 by Richard and Nancy Stuart. They started their company, Stuart Group Inc., to open these restaurants. The very first Chicken Express restaurant opened its doors in March 1988. This first location was in a town called Benbrook, Texas.

What They Serve Today

Chicken Express Catfish Snack
Chicken Express fried catfish snack

Today, Chicken Express offers many yummy foods. You can find classic fried chicken and chicken tenders. They also serve catfish and various side dishes. A very popular item is their iced tea, which you can even buy by the gallon!

The main office for Chicken Express is in Burleson, Texas. The company has grown a lot since it started. There are now more than 200 Chicken Express locations. You can find these restaurants in several states, including Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.

See also

  • List of fast-food chicken restaurants
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