Crispy Cajun-spiced fried chicken, sandwiches & sides

"A national fast-food chain cited as a dependable, late-night or last-resort source of fried chicken for travelers and exhausted workers, often relied upon for delivery or quick relief when other options are closed." - Eater Staff

"Known as a benchmark for fast-food fried chicken, the bone-in pieces deliver impossibly crisp skin, juicy interior meat and a distinctive blend of Cajun spices. Paired with traditional sides like mashed potatoes and a fluffy biscuit, this offering is positioned as the quintessential Southern-style fast-food fried-chicken experience." - Eater Staff

"The fast-food chain has launched a Buffalo ranch version of its popular chicken sandwich nationwide for $4.99, featuring a zesty, buttery Buffalo-style sauce blended with creamy buttermilk ranch that is dolloped atop the chicken rather than tossed; while the sandwich is expected to be tasty given the brand's recent chicken-sandwich success and the ubiquity of Buffalo flavor, critics note the offering feels familiar rather than truly innovative and apparently answers the long-standing expectation that Buffalo flavor would appear on mainstream chicken sandwiches." - Bettina Makalintal

"A prominent fast-food chain that has engaged in high-profile partnerships with music and entertainment figures to capitalize on pop-culture appeal and drive sales; observers note that these celebrity-brand deals can cleverly redirect public attention away from growing concerns about fast food’s terrible labor conditions and related ethical issues." - Eater Staff

"A national chicken chain that experienced a major viral moment with its chicken sandwich and later partnered with a high-profile artist to expand the promotion beyond food into sauce, merchandise, and franchise ownership: the artist’s tie-up included a branded sandwich variation, a signature “hottie” sauce, a merchandise line, and potential ownership stakes in several franchised locations, reflecting a model that blends product promotion with artist-led brand extensions." - Shamira Ibrahim