An impressive number of fast-food chains offer burgers made withmeat that has never been frozen.
Wendy’s, for example, extolls its “fresh, never frozen” beef at every opportunity.
(Raw beef, on the other hand, is safe for up tofive days in the fridge.)
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Here are five chains that don’t freeze their chicken.
For the adventurous, it even serves gizzards and livers.
The copy goes on to talk about a 24-hour marinating process and hand-battering.
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The chain is also known for itsmany sauces and rub flavorsranging from sweet to super spicy.
While the newish chicken strips are frozen at Wingstop, the chain’s signature item is always fresh.
Job postings for positions at the restaurant even toutthis highlight of the chain.
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The chain also serves fresh, hand-cut fries.
Wingstop’s concept continues to do well, beating out the post-pandemic dip that many chicken chains are seeing.
Wingstop reported thatsales grew 16.8% in 2022.
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Fresh, juicy, great sauces and sides" and “I now only go to Otter’s.
The chicken is so fresh [and] plump.
(And note that the Carrollton location closed pre-pandemic; there was no major external cause.)
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