Chicken Express

Chicken Express is a regional chain of fast food restaurants^[1] concentrated in the Southern United States.

Chicken Express

Chicken Express location in Commerce, Texas
Industry	Fast Food Franchising
Founded	1988; 37 years ago (1988), in Benbrook, Texas, United States
Founders	Richard Stuart Nancy Stuart
Headquarters	Burleson, Texas, U.S.
Number of locations	200+
Key people	Richard Stuart, Nancy Stuart, Founders Abby Ring
Products	Fried Chicken, Chicken Tenders, and other sides.
Parent	Stuart Group, Inc.
Website	chickene.com

History

Chicken Express was established in 1988 by Richard and Nancy Stuart's Stuart Group Inc.^[2] The first restaurant opened in March 1988 in Benbrook, Texas.^[2]

Present day

Chicken Express fried catfish snack

The restaurant serves fried chicken,^[1] catfish, chicken tenders, and side dishes. The chain is also known for their iced tea, which they sell by the gallon.^[3] Chicken Express is headquartered in Burleson, Texas and has over 200 locations in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.^[4][5]

See also

• List of fast-food chicken restaurants