Golden Chick

Golden Chick (pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊldən tʃɪk/) is a fast-food restaurant chain based in Richardson, Texas, specializing in fried chicken. The chain was founded in 1967 as Golden Fried Chicken and changed its name to Golden Chick in 1996.

Etymology

The name "Golden Chick" is derived from the restaurant's primary product, fried chicken, which is often described as "golden" due to its color after being fried. The term "chick" is a colloquial shortening of "chicken".

Related Terms

Fried Chicken: A dish consisting of chicken pieces usually from broiler chickens which have been floured or battered and then pan-fried, deep fried, or pressure fried.
Fast Food: A type of mass-produced food designed for commercial resale and with a strong priority placed on "speed of service" versus other relevant factors involved in culinary science.
Restaurant Chain: A set of related restaurants in many different locations that are either under shared corporate ownership (e.g., McDonald's in the U.S.) or franchising agreements.
Richardson, Texas: A city in Dallas and Collin counties in the U.S. state of Texas, known for being the headquarters of many telecommunications and networking companies.