ATLANTA, GA, June 11, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ — Krispy Krunchy Chicken®, one of the fastest-growing hot food concepts in the convenience store business, has been named No. 35 on Yelp’s 2026 Top 50 Fastest Growing Brands list, marking the brand’s third consecutive year receiving recognition from the widely used review and business discovery platform.
The jump to the No. 35 spot highlights Krispy Krunchy Chicken’s continued momentum and growing popularity among operators and customers nationwide as the brand rapidly expands its footprint across the United States.
“Moving up to 10 spaces on the Top 50 Fastest Growing Brands list reflects the strength of our operators, the loyalty of our guests, and the continued demand for our double-breaded, craveable fried chicken,” said Leah Schultz, Director of Brand Marketing at Krispy Krunchy Chicken.
Yelp’s Top 50 Fastest Growing Brands list recognizes companies that have successfully executed growth strategies through new business openings, increased consumer engagement, and rising search interest on the platform. Rankings are determined using Yelp data, including net new openings, consumer interactions, reviews, photos, and overall brand visibility.
Over the past year, Krispy Krunchy Chicken continued its rapid nationwide expansion, growing its footprint to more than 3,600 retail locations across 48 states. The company expects continued growth throughout 2026 as demand for high-quality, convenience-driven food offerings continues to rise.
Known for its hand-breaded Cajun-spiced fried chicken, tenders, honey biscuits, and award-winning Cajun Chicken Sandwich, Krispy Krunchy Chicken continues to stand out in the quick-service restaurant and c-store industries with its successful store-in-store model that helps operators increase profitability and customer frequency.
For more information about Krispy Krunchy Chicken®, including menu and locations, visit www.krispykrunchy.com, or follow them on Facebook or Instagram.
About Krispy Krunchy Chicken®
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Krispy Krunchy Chicken® is a category-defining leader in the fried chicken and convenience foodservice space, with more than 3,600 locations across the 48 contiguous United States. One of the fastest-growing chicken concepts in the country, the brand is best known for its hand-breaded, mildly Cajun-spiced fried chicken, all-white meat jumbo tenders, and iconic honey biscuits, selling more than one million pounds of chicken each week through quick-service locations nationwide.
Krispy Krunchy Chicken provides turnkey foodservice solutions that increase in-store profitability and drive frequency for licensees in convenience stores, truck stops, universities, casinos, and other nontraditional venues, including Fenway Park, where it is the “Official Fried Chicken of the Boston Red Sox.” A multi-year honoree on USA TODAY’s 10BEST Fried Chicken Chains and a three-time honoree on Yelp’s Top 50 Fastest Growing Brands, the brand has been building a strong and loyal fan base since its founding nearly 40 years ago in Louisiana.
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