
Harold’s Chicken Shack Mourns CEO Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, Preserving a Family Legacy
Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, longtime CEO of Harold’s Chicken Shack and daughter of founder Harold Pierce, has died at 55. The family announced the death on social media, noting she led the Chicago staple for more than two decades and co-founded the Chicago Children Equestrian Center with her husband. Harold’s, a Chicago institution known for its fried chicken and Mild Sauce, grew from a single Kenwood location to a broader chain, with Pierce-Sherrod emphasizing a close-knit, family-driven culture while carrying forward her father’s legacy.













