Kansas-based chicken chain Chick N Max is headed to Tampa Bay.
The company, known for its almond wood-smoked pulled chicken sandwiches, announced plans to debut up to five Tampa area locations in the coming years.
"Southeastern markets like those across Florida boast a well-established fast-casual chicken restaurant market, and we’re aiming to establish a strong presence of our own and capture market share," said Chick N Max’s Vice President of Franchise Sales and Development, Jeff Frahm in a statement. "We’re excited about turning the page to this next chapter of our evolution and look forward to bringing our innovative take on chicken to the area."
The fast-casual chain currently has eight locations spread out across Kansas, Texas and South Dakota.
For the unfamiliar, the chain's menu centers around 10 different types of chicken sandwiches, including its signature almond wood-smoked pulled chicken and fried tenders. There's also a handful of sides like fries, onion rings, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and smoked white beans, plus eleven sauces up for grabs.
"We’re not just serving up ordinary, boring chicken sandwiches. Our menu features the latest food trends in America, and we’re taking it to new heights," continued Frahm. "We’re proud to say we’re creating the ‘better chicken sandwich’ segment, offering more than the typical ‘original’ or ‘spicy’ chicken sandwich. Our menu impresses and delights even the most discerning diners."
While no exact timeline or location was announced, the company says the new outposts will be Chick N Max "prototype restaurants," which include approximately 2,100 square feet of space with indoor and outdoor seating for 60-80 customers, a drive-thru, curbside pick-up spaces, and a take-out counter.
Chick N Max will join an absolutely flooded chicken scene in Tampa Bay. Just recently, Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy announced plans to open in Wesley Chapel, South Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon is opening next week near USF Tampa, and popular local spot Ganchu just changed hands in Seminole Heights. Not to mention, last year saw the debut of Tampa Bay's first Raising Canes and Dave's Hot Chicken.
The T in Tampa stands for tendies now.
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The company, known for its almond wood-smoked pulled chicken sandwiches, announced plans to debut up to five Tampa area locations in the coming years.
"Southeastern markets like those across Florida boast a well-established fast-casual chicken restaurant market, and we’re aiming to establish a strong presence of our own and capture market share," said Chick N Max’s Vice President of Franchise Sales and Development, Jeff Frahm in a statement. "We’re excited about turning the page to this next chapter of our evolution and look forward to bringing our innovative take on chicken to the area."
The fast-casual chain currently has eight locations spread out across Kansas, Texas and South Dakota.
For the unfamiliar, the chain's menu centers around 10 different types of chicken sandwiches, including its signature almond wood-smoked pulled chicken and fried tenders. There's also a handful of sides like fries, onion rings, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and smoked white beans, plus eleven sauces up for grabs.
"We’re not just serving up ordinary, boring chicken sandwiches. Our menu features the latest food trends in America, and we’re taking it to new heights," continued Frahm. "We’re proud to say we’re creating the ‘better chicken sandwich’ segment, offering more than the typical ‘original’ or ‘spicy’ chicken sandwich. Our menu impresses and delights even the most discerning diners."
While no exact timeline or location was announced, the company says the new outposts will be Chick N Max "prototype restaurants," which include approximately 2,100 square feet of space with indoor and outdoor seating for 60-80 customers, a drive-thru, curbside pick-up spaces, and a take-out counter.
Chick N Max will join an absolutely flooded chicken scene in Tampa Bay. Just recently, Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy announced plans to open in Wesley Chapel, South Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon is opening next week near USF Tampa, and popular local spot Ganchu just changed hands in Seminole Heights. Not to mention, last year saw the debut of Tampa Bay's first Raising Canes and Dave's Hot Chicken.
The T in Tampa stands for tendies now.
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