Philly’s Growing Fried Chicken Scene
There’s a lot to talk about on Philly’s fried chicken scene, from a new spot in Old City to several well-regarded spots expanding.
Philly and its suburbs have a pretty extensive fried chicken scene, and it’s only been getting bigger. Some local spots are even ~ spreading their wings ~ to new locations. Keep reading for the latest cock-a-doodle-doo communiqués out of our region 🐔
🍗 BlackHen Opens in Old City Next Thursday
Ready for Philly’s newest fast casual chicken spot? Owner Felicia Wilson and chef Darryl Harmon — who also run the Southern restaurant Amina on the same block — are bringing fried chicken, chicken and waffles, brunch, and more to Chestnut Street starting April 18. BlackHen will stay open until 3 a.m. on weekends. [BlackHen/6ABC]
🍗 Federal Donuts & Chicken Coming to Philly Suburbs
The Philly-based donut-and-fried-chicken chain is set to expand soon to new franchise locations in Radnor, Willow Grove, and Conshohocken. The company wants to take its chicken sandwiches, tenders, and “hot and fresh” donuts even further: it’s seeking even more potential regional and national franchisees. [PhillyVoice]
🍗 Delco’s Crisp Chick’n Expanding to Chesco
The relatively young Lansdowne restaurant Crisp Chick’n — which Philly Mag reporter Victor Fiorillo bills as “the perfect Chick-fil-A alternative” — is opening a second location in West Chester later this spring. This spot is a go-to for chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, waffle fries, and Five Guys-esque burgers. No solid plans yet for a location in Philly proper, but owner Musa Kajdomqaj says he wouldn’t rule it out. [Crisp Chick’n/Philly Mag 🔒]
🍗 Love & Honey Franchises Are in the Works
ICYMI: Well-loved takeout restaurant Love & Honey Fried Chicken has been working on franchise deals since last year. Last month, the Northern Liberties-based business announced where its first seven franchise locations will be: University City, South Philly, King of Prussia, Ardmore, Newtown, Marlton, and Washington, D.C. [Love & Honey/Instagram]
- The company is actively looking to open even more locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. [Business Journal 🔒]
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