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Huey Magoos

The impressive growth of chicken chains industry-wide has reached businesses large and small.

With hundreds of restaurants in development, Huey Magoos is expected to continue its growth in the coming years.

Its footprint stretches as far west as Nevada, giving this chicken chain a true national reach.

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Expansion in current markets like Michigan are also in the works.

The first ofthree new Maryland restaurantsis coming this year, with expansion also on deck for Delaware andNew Jersey.

But that belief is being put to the test this year as the chain eyes rapid expansion.

Los Angeles, CA, USA - May 10, 2022: Exterior view of an El Pollo Loco restaurant in Los Angeles. El Pollo Loco, Inc., is an American fast food chain specializing in Mexican-style grilled chicken.

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It intends to top that growth in 2024 with an additional 700 new planned stores.

Soon, approximately 50 more could join the ranks, thanks to its franchisees.

Growth was slow at first, but lately, the chain has been popping up in more locations.

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The fast-food fried chicken chain is beloved by its passionate customers, also known as “Caniacs.”

Its fan base will surely grow in the years to come as Raising Cane’s continues its rapid expansion.

This includes the opening of its new flagship location in the heart of Times Square.

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More New York City locations are planned, along with new restaurants in Florida, California, and Tennessee.

Withrecord-breaking growthin 2024, the momentum is there for Raising Cane’s.

This includes opening restaurants in new markets and160 new restaurantsin 2024 alone.

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Bonchon

If you’ve never heard of or passed by aBonchon, that could soon change.

The fried chicken chain aims to expand westward, with20 restaurants coming to Las Vegas alone.

Additional locations are planned for Arizona.

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It marks a historic year of growth for the chain, which has been around since 1967.

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