Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken coming to LC
Published 10:28 am Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- (Special to the American Press)
Big Chicken, the star-powered fast casual chicken concept founded by legendary basketball Hall of Famer and former LSU basketball-star Shaquille O’Neal, will expand its presence in Louisiana in a big way.
Accomplished family entrepreneurs Gul and Vick Awan will be at the forefront of bringing Big Chicken to several markets across the state, with Lake Charles being one of the first locations on their list for development.
“We are super excited to bring bigger flavor, big food and big fun to the people of Louisiana,” said Vick Awan, who played a key role in introducing his family to Big Chicken. “When we first learned about Big Chicken, we visited a few locations and fell in love with the flavor profile and the variety of menu items they offer. There are many chicken concepts in Louisiana, but none of them have the quality ingredients that Big Chicken does. With our many decades of experience in the industry, we are looking forward to learning and growing with them.”
Prior to ownership with Big Chicken, the Awan family honed their backgrounds in the retail and restaurant industries, boasting more than 35 years of business experience in the region. Their extensive expertise and strong skill set as franchise owners is currently being utilized to narrow down the site selection process for their inaugural restaurant, with plans to expand further with additional locations in the Lafayette area.
