Fast-casual chicken chain Big Chicken is set to expand its footprint in Massachusetts, with plans to launch six more locations across the state. Founded in 2018 by NBA superstar and former Celtics player Shaquille O’Neal, these Big Chicken establishments will span key areas such as Boston, Metro West, Cape Cod, and the North Shore. Boston.com first covered this exciting development.
According to a separate Boston.com article, one of these locations will find its home in the Northshore Mall in Peabody, with an anticipated opening in 2024. However, specific opening dates for the remaining restaurants are still pending confirmation. JBMM Hospitality LLC is the group behind this agreement.
Big Chicken features items that blend contemporary, trending flavors with Shaq’s home-cooked childhood favorites. From a diverse range of fast food fare like chicken sandwiches and tenders to more innovative options like Cheez-It crusted mac n’ cheese and hand-crafted ice cream shakes, “each menu item tells a story all while offering guests an inside look into the life and personality of Shaquille O’Neal.”
What Now Boston will update this page as more information becomes available. Bay Staters can look forward to scoring a winning lineup of home-cooked inspired options as Big Chicken brings its unique flavors to Massachusetts.
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article incorrectly listed Restaurant Brands International as one of the hospitality groups behind this development. The only group behind the agreement is JBMM Hospitality LLC.
