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{{short description|American restaurant chain}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Golden Chick
| name = Golden Chick
| logo =
| logo = Golden Chick logo.svg
| logo_size = 200px
| type = [[Subsidiary]]
| industry = [[Restaurant]]
| type = [[Subsidiary]]
| industry = [[Restaurant]]
| fate =
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| revenue = $ 155.4 million
| revenue = $155.4 million
| predecessor = <!-- or: | predecessors = -->
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| successor = <!-- or: | successors = -->
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| founded = {{Start date and age|San Marcos, TX, 1967}}
| founded = {{start date and age|1967}}<br />[[San Marcos, Texas]], US
| founder =
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| defunct = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
| defunct = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
| location = [[Richardson, Texas]]
| location = [[Richardson, Texas]]
| locations = 210 (2022)
| areas_served = [[United States]], [[Jordan]]
| areas_served = [[United States]]
| key_people = David Rutkowski <small>([[Chief financial officer|CFO]])</small><br>Jim Stevens <small>[[President (corporate title)|President]]</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>
| products = [[fried chicken]]
| products = [[Fried chicken]]
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| parent = Golden Tree Restaurants LLC
| parent = Golden Southern LLC
| website = [https://goldenchick.com/ goldenchick.com]
| website = [https://goldenchick.com/ goldenchick.com]
}}
}}


'''Golden Chick''', formerly known as '''Golden Fried Chicken''', is a quick-service restaurant franchise headquartered in [[Richardson, Texas]]. Mark Parmerlee,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dallas Business Journal Most Admired CEO |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2019/09/25/mark-parmerlee-golden-tree-restaurants.html}}</ref> head of Golden Tree Restaurants<ref>{{Cite web |title=Golden Tree Restaurants |url=https://www.linkedin.com/company/golden-tree-restaurants/about/}}</ref> serves as the President and Chairman.
'''Golden Chick''' is a [[fast casual restaurant]] [[franchisor]] serving fried chicken. The company is headquartered in Richardson, Texas. Jim Stevens, who was previously the COO of [[Yoshinoya|Yoshinoya America]] replaced Mark Parmerlee on May 24, 2019 and is now the current president.<ref name="JC's">{{cite web|url=https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/golden-chick-names-franchisee-president|last=Ruggless |first=Ron|date=May 24, 2019|title=Golden Chick names franchisee president|access-date=May 26, 2019}}</ref>


== History ==
The first restaurant was in 1967 in [[San Marcos, Texas]], under the name Golden Fried Chicken.<ref name="Brownwood">{{cite web|url=https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/entertainment/ktab-4u/golden-chick-opens-in-brownwood/93624471|date=June 21, 2012 |title=Golden Chick Opens in Brownwood|work=[[KTAB-TV]]|access-date=May 26, 2019}}</ref> 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 [[Austin, Texas|Austin]] and [[San Antonio]]. Eventually it expanded outside to the [[Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex]], and then crossed the state line into [[Oklahoma]] and crossed the ocean into [[Karachi|Karachi, Pakistan]].{{cn|date=May 2019}} There are currently 180 stores operating in Texas, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, and Florida,<ref name="JC's" /> [[Amman|Amman, Jordan]] and further plans for international development including one in [[China]].<ref name="Brownwood" />
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}}


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.<ref name="Brownwood" />
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}}


In 2017, Golden Chick celebrated its 50th anniversary, and sponsored [[Texas Country Reporter]].
In 2017, Golden Chick celebrated its 50th anniversary, and sponsored ''[[Texas Country Reporter]]''.{{Citation needed|date=July 2023}}


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" />
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" />


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Restaurants established in 1967]]
[[Category:1967 establishments in Texas]]
[[Category:1967 establishments in Texas]]
[[Category:Chicken chains of the United States]]

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Golden Chick
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryRestaurant
Founded1967; 57 years ago (1967)
San Marcos, Texas, US
HeadquartersRichardson, 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)
ProductsFried chicken
Revenue$155.4 million
ParentGolden Southern LLC
Websitegoldenchick.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

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

References

  1. ^ "Dallas Business Journal Most Admired CEO".
  2. ^ "Golden Tree Restaurants".
  3. ^ "Golden Chick Employees Become Franchisees in Houston".
  4. ^ "Retail wrap: Georgia James, Face Foundrié, South Beach nightclub unveil new spaces". 7 July 2022.
  5. ^ "San Antonio's Castle Hills neighborhood gains new Golden Chick location".
  6. ^ a b "Golden Chick location". Retrieved May 26, 2019.
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