Shaquille O’Neal-Owned Big Chicken To Open 1st NJ Location At Bridgewater Commons

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Shaquille O’Neal-owned Big Chicken will soon be making its official New Jersey debut at The Village at Bridgewater Commons.

The Bridgewater location is expected to open in mid-June. It is among six Big Chicken restaurants Adi and his business partner Chad Patel are planning to open throughout Central Jersey, including Middlesex, Mercer, Somerset, and Livingston counties.

"Chad and I spent several months searching for a location worthy of making a BIG first impression for Big Chicken in the heart of the state where Shaquille grew up," said Aditya "Adi" Patel, co-owner of the Big Chicken planned for Bridgewater Commons. "We were drawn to the brand because of the incredible variety of sandwiches that make up our menu, and we know that Bridgewater Commons will love the brand’s BIG flavor just as much as we do."

Big Chicken fuses O’Neal’s home-cooked childhood favorites with today’s trending flavors, according to Big Chicken.

Offerings at the Bridgewater Commons location will include The Original Big Chicken sandwich (Shaq Sauce and pickles), Uncle Jerome’s Nashville Hot (Nashville Hot Chicken, lettuce, mayo and pickles), and The Ultimate (mac & cheese, crispy fried onions and roasted garlic BBQ aioli), along with the crispy crinkle cut fries and delicious ice cream milkshakes.

"Bridgewater Commons is just a short drive away from my house, which is how I know that Chad and Adi chose the perfect location for their first Big Chicken restaurant in New Jersey," said Big Chicken CEO Josh Halpern. "It’s crazy to think that in less than three years of franchising, we’re now developing a location in my own backyard. My family and I are counting down the days until the opening and look forward to being there to support this incredible team!"

For more information, visit www.bigchicken.com.

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