Celebrity Owned Fried Chicken Restaurant Opens New Massachusetts Location

Massachusetts is filled with so many fantastic eateries that it's hard to pick a favorite. From delicious farm-to-table restaurants in the Berkshire hills to some of the best Italian food outside of Italy in Boston's North End, and everything in between, Massachusetts is chock-full of culinary greatness.

There is no shortage of celebrity chefs who own restaurants in Massachusetts. From Mario Batali to Gordon Ramsey and Todd English, dozens of world-famous chefs have opened eateries in Boston and beyond. From Top Chef contests to James Beard award winners, Massachusetts celeb culinary scene rivals New York and LA.

Besides celebrity chefs, there are plenty of actual celebrities who have opened their restaurants in the Bay State. From actors to musicians and even athletes lots of famous folks are throwing their hats in the restaurant business ring.

NBA Great Shaquille O'Neal to Open New Restaurant in Massachusetts

The latest celeb to bring his name to the culinary game is Shaquille O'Neal who, in 2024, brought his chain of fried chicken eateries to Massachusetts. The four time NBA Champion who spent the last year of his career with the Boston Celtics just announced a new Massachusetts location for his franchise Big Chicken.

Beverly, Massachusetts is now home to the newest Big Chicken. The new store will be located at 55 Dodge Street.

A representative from Restaurant Brands International, Shaq's business partner in the ventures, Big Chicken has a menu that "fuses his home-cooked childhood favorites with bold new flavors."

From crispy chicken sandwiches and tenders to Cheez-It crusted mac n’ cheese and hand-crafted ice cream shakes, each menu item tells a story all while offering guests an inside look into the life and personality of Shaquille O’Neal

BigChicken.com