NBA legend Shaq, aka Shaquille O'Neal, is a co-founder and frontman for "Big Chicken," a fried chicken franchise that has big plans for Michigan.
In February, the chain opened an outlet in Clio, north of Flint. Next week, it's slated to open a second location in Hartland in Livingston County.
What's more, Crain's Detroit Business reports that H & D Group Investments has an agreement to open outlets in Ann Arbor, Lansing, Flint, Saginaw, Mt. Pleasant and Metro Detroit.
The website describes the menu this way:
Big Chicken fuses O’Neal’s home-cooked childhood favorites with today’s trending flavors. From crispy chicken sandwiches and tenders to Cheez-It crusted mac n’ cheese and hand-crafted ice cream shakes,
The Las Vegas-based chain was founded 2018 by JRS Hospitality, Authentic Brands Group and Shaq.
