Michigan Welcomes New Celebrity-Backed Chicken Chain

Big Chicken, a fast-casual restaurant concept founded by Shaquille O'Neal, is set to open 20 locations in Michigan. Inspired by O'Neal's childhood favorites, the restaurant serves crispy chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, Cheez-It crusted mac and cheese, and ice cream shakes. The first Michigan location will open in Clio next year, with additional stores planned for Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Flint, Saginaw, and Mount Pleasant. The franchise deal with H&D Group Investments aims to expand Big Chicken's presence in the Midwest.