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GILBERT, AZ — Big Chicken has opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Arizona! The fast-casual restaurant was founded by Shaquille O'Neal and its menu items are expected to be BIG.
The Gilbert location was originally set to open in February, but it ended up opening on Wednesday.
What are you eating today? Is it our Big & Sloppy Crispy Chicken Sandwich that's topped with mac & cheese, crispy fried onions and roasted garlic bbq aioli? 🔥🙌🐔 #CanYouDigIt pic.twitter.com/lduftvn7yg
— Big Chicken (@BigChickenShaq) February 28, 2023
Shaq’s Big Chicken is part of Mullett Arena’s food and beverage lineup.
IF YOU GO
- Regular hours of operation: Sunday-Thursday [11 a.m.-10 p.m.] and Friday/Saturday [11 a.m.-11 p.m.].
- Location: 366 N Gilbert RD, #106, in Gilbert
MORE LOCATIONS TO COME
According to Steve Christensen, one of the Arizona franchise owners, the average patty size is five ounces. The restaurant also has a cookie with a circumference of an NBA basketball!
In an interview with ABC15 in 2022, Christensen confirmed that he and Reid Richards are the franchisees for the state and have agreed to open at least 12 Big Chicken locations in Arizona over the next couple of years.
For now, the local franchise owners plan to open the first couple of locations in the Valley and possibly expand to Tucson.
