Chester’s Chicken Launches Chester’s Express for More Locations

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 07, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Chester’s Chicken, a leading quick-service restaurant known for its fresh, double-breaded fried chicken, is expanding its footprint with the launch of Chester’s Express, a new grab-and-go model designed to bring its signature flavor to more communities. The launch comes as the company approaches its 75th anniversary in 2027, marking a significant milestone in its history.

Founded in 1952, Chester’s Chicken has grown to become a household name, with its signature items like bone-in fried chicken, tenders, wings, and bites, alongside sandwiches, biscuits, homestyle sides, and desserts, available in 1,200 franchised and licensed locations across the United States and Canada, as well as select markets outside North America. The company’s commitment to providing delicious food in surprising places has been a cornerstone of its success.

The new Chester’s Express model is a natural evolution for the brand, offering operators with limited kitchen space the opportunity to serve Chester’s signature flavor without the need for a traditional fryer and hood. This streamlined format features a menu of fully cooked items, including Super Tenders, a fried chicken sandwich, chicken bites, wings, potato wedges, macaroni and cheese, and honey butter biscuits. Select locations will also offer breakfast items, such as biscuit sandwiches.

The launch of Chester’s Express follows the introduction of Chester’s 2.0 at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) in 2025, further demonstrating the brand’s commitment to innovation and its focus on evolving its foodservice model to meet the changing needs of operators and guests. The initial test locations for Chester’s Express opened in August, with additional locations planned for nationwide expansion in October and throughout 2027.

By adding Chester’s Express to its existing foodservice offerings, the company aims to meet the needs of a wider range of operators while continuing to grow its core business and make its signature fried chicken accessible in more locations. The launch underscores Chester’s Chicken’s ongoing commitment to innovation and its dedication to serving its loyal customer base.