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 fast food restaurant chain. It is well-known in North Carolina, a state in the United States. This restaurant serves delicious fried chicken and a special kind of barbecue. This barbecue is called Eastern North Carolina barbecue.
As of August 2025, there are more than 40 Smithfield's locations across North Carolina. You can also order their food online.
How It All Started
The story of Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q began in 1977. A couple named Junius and Maggie Moore opened the first restaurant. It was in downtown Smithfield, North Carolina. At first, it was simply called Smithfield Bar-B-Q.
Soon after, they opened a second restaurant. This new spot was in nearby Clayton, North Carolina. The business grew quickly. By 1979, they had expanded to Salter Path, North Carolina.
Growing Across North Carolina
In the early 1980s, the company started opening more restaurants. These new locations were mostly in eastern North Carolina. People loved their chicken and barbecue.
By the 1990s, Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q expanded even further. They opened restaurants in the Raleigh-Durham area. This area is a big part of North Carolina. The chain has continued to grow ever since.
What They Serve
Smithfield's is famous for two main dishes. One is their crispy fried chicken. The other is their unique Eastern North Carolina barbecue. This type of barbecue often uses pork. It is usually chopped or shredded. It also has a vinegar-based sauce. Many people enjoy these classic Southern flavors.
See also
- List of chicken restaurants
