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Chicken Express

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Chicken Express
IndustryFast Food
Founded1988; 36 years ago (1988)
Benbrook, Texas, United States
FoundersRichard Stuart
Nancy Stuart
HeadquartersBurleson, Texas, U.S.
Number of locations
200+
Key people
Richard Stuart, Nancy Stuart, Founders Abby Ring
ProductsFried Chicken, Chicken Tenders, and other sides.
ParentStuart Group, Inc.
Websitechickene.com

Chicken Express is a regional chain of fast food restaurants[1] concentrated in the Southern United States.

History

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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

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Chicken Express fried catfish snack

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]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Schwarz, Erin (June 23, 2012). "Something to cluck about: Chicken Express plans first Houston-area restaurant". CultureMap Houston. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Cherry, Scott (October 1, 2014). "Review: Chicken Express brings fast-food fried chicken, fish to south Tulsa". Tulsa World. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  3. ^ "Construction for local eateries rain delayed". Houston Chronicle. July 9, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  4. ^ "Chicken Express Debuts New Distribution Center / Cold Storage Warehouse in Burleson, Texas". August 30, 2014.
  5. ^ "Worker killed in Burleson warehouse accident". Star-Telegram. April 7, 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
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