Golden Chick, formerly known as Golden Fried Chicken, is a quick-service restaurant franchise headquartered in Richardson, Texas. Mark Parmerlee,[1] head of Golden Tree Restaurants[2] serves as the President and Chairman.
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1967 San Marcos, Texas, US |
| Headquarters | Richardson, Texas |
Number of locations | 230 (2024) |
Areas served | United States |
Key people | David Rutkowski (CFO) Mark Parmerlee (President (corporate title)) Howard Terry (CMO) Brian Loescher(COO) Andrew Ross(Creative Director) |
| Products | Fried chicken |
| Revenue | $155.4 million |
| Parent | Golden Southern LLC |
| Website | goldenchick.com |
History
editIn 1967, Founders Howard and Jacque Walker had a golden idea. They opened the very first Golden Fried Chicken in San Marcos, Texas, serving up handcrafted, mouthwatering goodness that the locals couldn’t resist. The original spot has since moved, but the taste that started it all is still going strong!
Franchising started in 1972. A decade later, the franchise grew to a number of restaurants primarily in Central Texas, with a focus on cities like Houston,[3][4] Austin and San Antonio.[5] Eventually it expanded outside to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and then crossed the state line into Oklahoma. There are currently 211 restaurants operating in Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida.[6] In 2022, Golden Chick was included in Nation's Restaurant News' Top 200 Restaurant Brands in the U.S. (#142). Focused on innovation and growth, Golden Chick recently completed its third modular constructed restaurant.[citation needed]
Since 1985, the chain's flagship menu item has been its chicken tenders, trademarked as Golden Tenders®. In 1992, Golden Fried Chicken abbreviated to its present name, Golden Chick. The family-oriented brand is the creator of the hand-breaded Original Golden Tenders® and the Big & Golden® Chicken Sandwich, along with other chef-inspired menu items including its fried and oven-roasted Golden Roast chicken.
In 2017, Golden Chick celebrated its 50th anniversary, and sponsored Texas Country Reporter.[citation needed]
The parent company of Golden Chick, Golden Tree Restaurants, has other subsidiaries: Heff's Burgers, Jalapeno Tree, JC's Burger House, and Texadelphia.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Dallas Business Journal Most Admired CEO".
- ^ "Golden Tree Restaurants".
- ^ "Golden Chick Employees Become Franchisees in Houston".
- ^ "Retail wrap: Georgia James, Face Foundrié, South Beach nightclub unveil new spaces". 7 July 2022.
- ^ "San Antonio's Castle Hills neighborhood gains new Golden Chick location".
- ^ "Golden Chick location". Retrieved May 26, 2019.