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| key_people = David Rutkowski <small>([[Chief financial officer|CFO]])</small><br>Mark Parmerlee <small>([[President (corporate title)]])</small><br>Howard Terry <small>([[Chief Marketing Officer|CMO]])</small><br>Brian Loescher<small>([[Chief Operating Officer|COO]])</small><br>Andrew Ross<small>([[Creative Director]])</small> |
| key_people = David Rutkowski <small>([[Chief financial officer|CFO]])</small><br>Mark Parmerlee <small>([[President (corporate title)]])</small><br>Howard Terry <small>([[Chief Marketing Officer|CMO]])</small><br>Brian Loescher<small>([[Chief Operating Officer|COO]])</small><br>Andrew Ross<small>([[Creative Director]])</small> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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| ⚫ | The first restaurant was in 1967 in [[San Marcos, Texas]], under the name Golden Fried Chicken. 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,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Golden Chick Employees Become Franchisees in Houston |url=https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/golden-chick-employees-become-franchisees-houston}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= Retail wrap: Georgia James, Face Foundrié, South Beach nightclub unveil new spaces|date=7 July 2022 |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/texas-inc/article/Georgia-James-unveils-new-restaurant-in-Regent-17288779.php}}</ref> [[Austin, Texas|Austin]] and [[San Antonio]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Antonio's Castle Hills neighborhood gains new Golden Chick location |url=https://www.sacurrent.com/food-drink/san-antonios-castle-hills-neighborhood-gains-new-golden-chick-location-29249503}}</ref> 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.<ref name="JC's">{{cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=Golden Chick location |url=https://goldenchick.com/locations/ |access-date=May 26, 2019}}</ref> In 2022, Golden Chick was included in [https://www.nrn.com/top-500-restaurants/meet-2022-top-500-biggest-restaurant-chains-america Nation's Restaurant News' Top 200 Restaurant Brands] in the U.S. (#142). Focused on innovation and growth, Golden Chick recently completed its third [https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/golden-chick-unveils-new-prototype-allow-mass-expansion-and-lower-franchisee-costs modular constructed restaurant].{{Citation needed|date=July 2023}} |
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In 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! |
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| ⚫ | Since 1985, the chain's flagship menu item has been its [[chicken fingers|chicken strips]], trademarked as Golden Tenders. In 1996, Golden Fried Chicken abbreviated to its present name, Golden Chick. The family-oriented brand is the creator of the Original Golden Tenders® and the Big & Golden™ Chicken Sandwich, along with other chef-inspired menu items including its Golden Roast Chicken and Zagat-recognized Chicken Salad.{{Citation needed|date=July 2023}} |
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| ⚫ | 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,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Golden Chick Employees Become Franchisees in Houston |url=https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/golden-chick-employees-become-franchisees-houston}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= Retail wrap: Georgia James, Face Foundrié, South Beach nightclub unveil new spaces|date=7 July 2022 |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/texas-inc/article/Georgia-James-unveils-new-restaurant-in-Regent-17288779.php}}</ref> [[Austin, Texas|Austin]] and [[San Antonio]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Antonio's Castle Hills neighborhood gains new Golden Chick location |url=https://www.sacurrent.com/food-drink/san-antonios-castle-hills-neighborhood-gains-new-golden-chick-location-29249503}}</ref> 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.<ref name="JC's">{{cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=Golden Chick location |url=https://goldenchick.com/locations/ |access-date=May 26, 2019}}</ref> In 2022, Golden Chick was included in [https://www.nrn.com/top-500-restaurants/meet-2022-top-500-biggest-restaurant-chains-america Nation's Restaurant News' Top 200 Restaurant Brands] in the U.S. (#142). Focused on innovation and growth, Golden Chick recently completed its third [https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/golden-chick-unveils-new-prototype-allow-mass-expansion-and-lower-franchisee-costs modular constructed restaurant].{{Citation needed|date=July 2023}} |
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| ⚫ | Since 1985, the chain's flagship menu item has been its [[chicken fingers|chicken |
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In 2017, Golden Chick celebrated its 50th anniversary, and sponsored ''[[Texas Country Reporter]]''.{{Citation needed|date=July 2023}} |
In 2017, Golden Chick celebrated its 50th anniversary, and sponsored ''[[Texas Country Reporter]]''.{{Citation needed|date=July 2023}} |
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The parent company of Golden Chick, Golden Tree Restaurants, has other subsidiaries: Heff's Burgers, Jalapeno Tree, JC's Burger House, and |
The parent company of Golden Chick, Golden Tree Restaurants, has other subsidiaries: Heff's Burgers, Jalapeno Tree, JC's Burger House, Texadelphia and Fireside Pies.<ref name="JC's" /> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Latest revision as of 17:14, 28 December 2024
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
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| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1967 San Marcos, Texas, US |
| Headquarters | Richardson, Texas |
Number of locations | 210 (2022) |
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 |
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.
History
[edit]The first restaurant was in 1967 in San Marcos, Texas, under the name Golden Fried Chicken. 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 strips, trademarked as Golden Tenders. In 1996, Golden Fried Chicken abbreviated to its present name, Golden Chick. The family-oriented brand is the creator of the Original Golden Tenders® and the Big & Golden™ Chicken Sandwich, along with other chef-inspired menu items including its Golden Roast Chicken and Zagat-recognized Chicken Salad.[citation needed]
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, Texadelphia and Fireside Pies.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[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".
- ^ a b "Golden Chick location". Retrieved May 26, 2019.