Our Story
For over 70 years, Church's Chicken has been serving authentic Southern fried chicken with a legacy of flavor that keeps customers coming back.
Discover Our Journey
For over 70 years, Church's Chicken has been serving authentic Southern fried chicken with a legacy of flavor that keeps customers coming back.
Discover Our JourneyGeorge W. Church Sr. opened the first Church's Chicken location in downtown San Antonio, Texas. With just a simple menu of fried chicken, the restaurant quickly gained popularity for its unique flavor and affordable prices.
Church's Chicken began its national expansion, opening locations across the Southern United States. The signature pressure-frying technique and secret spice blend became the hallmark of our flavor.
We opened our first international location in Canada, beginning our journey to become a global brand. Today, Church's Chicken operates in over 25 countries worldwide.
While staying true to our original flavors, we modernized our recipes to meet contemporary tastes and nutritional standards, introducing new menu items while preserving our classics.
We launched our mobile app and online ordering system, making it easier than ever for customers to enjoy Church's Chicken wherever they are.
Today, Church's Chicken continues to innovate while staying true to our roots. We're committed to serving authentic Southern fried chicken with the same passion and quality that started it all.
At Church's Chicken, our mission is simple: to serve authentic Southern fried chicken that brings people together. We believe that great food creates lasting memories and strengthens communities.
Our vision is to be the world's favorite chicken restaurant by delivering exceptional quality, value, and service in every community we serve.
We're committed to sourcing high-quality ingredients, supporting local communities, and creating a welcoming environment for both our customers and team members.
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We never compromise on quality. From our carefully selected ingredients to our time-tested recipes, every detail matters in creating the perfect chicken experience.
We're more than just a restaurant - we're part of the community. We support local initiatives and create gathering places where people can connect over great food.
While honoring our traditions, we continuously innovate to meet changing customer needs and preferences, ensuring Church's Chicken remains relevant for generations to come.
With over 20 years in the restaurant industry, Michael leads our global strategy and vision for growth.
Sarah ensures our operations run smoothly across all locations, maintaining our high standards of quality.
Robert leads our marketing efforts, connecting Church's Chicken with new generations of customers.
Maria preserves our traditional recipes while innovating new menu items that honor our Southern roots.
At Church's Chicken, we believe in supporting the communities that have supported us for generations. Through our Church's Community Foundation, we invest in local education, hunger relief, and youth development programs.
Each year, we donate thousands of meals to food banks and shelters, sponsor local sports teams, and provide scholarships to students pursuing culinary arts and hospitality careers.
Our franchisees and team members volunteer thousands of hours annually, demonstrating our commitment to being more than just a restaurant in the neighborhoods we serve.
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