BIG CHICKEN

Food & Beverages · Meat & Poultry

Overview

Experience the best fried chicken sandwiches at Big Chicken, the premier fast-casual restaurant founded by NBA legend Shaquille O.

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May 24, 2021 New executive Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken hires its first CEO · Restaurant Business 2018 Founded
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News thepointsguy 5 years ago
Shaquille O'Neal has a chicken restaurant on a cruise ship, and it's excellent - The Points Guy
The first at-sea outpost of O'Neal's land-based Big Chicken chain is the perfect place to grab lunch if you're spending the day splashing or sunbathing.
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News Restaurant Business 5 years ago
Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken hires its first CEO
Josh Halpern comes to the two-unit fast-casual chicken chain from major beverage companies.
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News Glendale News-Press 7 years ago
Lakers icon Shaq is bringing his Big Chicken restaurant to Glendale
Shaquille O'Neal's fast-casual chicken restaurant will be opening across the street from the Americana at Brand at the end of 2019.
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News EaterVegas 8 years ago
NBA Star Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken Flies Into Las Vegas
All things chicken debut
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News TODAY.com 8 years ago
Shaq snacks: Crispy fried chicken sandwiches and melty macaroni and cheese
Matt Silverman, chef of Shaquille O'Neal's new restaurant, cooks up his classic mac and cheese and Shaq's crispy chicken sandwich with ham and barbecue sauce.
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