Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q facts for kids
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| Industry | Fast food |
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| Founded | 1977 |
| Founder | Junius Moore Maggie Moore |
| Headquarters | Smithfield, North Carolina United States |
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q is a popular restaurant chain. It is known for its quick service. You can find these restaurants across North Carolina. They serve tasty fried chicken and Eastern North Carolina barbecue. As of March 2024, there are over 41 locations in the state. The company also has an online store.
History of Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
The first Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q opened in 1977. It was started by Junius and Maggie Moore. They opened it in downtown Smithfield, North Carolina. At first, it was called Smithfield Bar-B-Q.
Soon after, a second restaurant opened. This one was in nearby Clayton, North Carolina. In 1979, the business grew even more. They opened a new location in Salter Path.
Through the early 1980s, the company kept opening more restaurants. These new places were mostly in eastern North Carolina. In the 1990s, the chain expanded. It reached the Raleigh-Durham area.
See also
- List of chicken restaurants
