Chick'nCone is a

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chain, founded and owned by Jonathan Almanzar and Josh Lanier, specializing in a portable version of

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Products

The

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food consists of breaded chicken strips served in a waffle cone. One of the main features that distinguishes it from traditional chicken and waffles is that it served without utensils such as

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History

Before establishing permanent

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locations in the

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, and in Kentucky, Chick'nCone was primarily a food truck and catering service. Sometimes considered a hybrid food item following their transition to permanent locations, Chick'nCones have been referred to as "Hipster (contemporary subculture), hipster" food, "frankenfood", and "fork-free chicken and waffles" by various media outlets. In 2016, one of the founders declared "We wanna have 50 stores in 5 years. That's our goal."

Present locations

As of 2024, the company reports operating locations in the U.S. and globally:, Chick'nCone, retrieved March 22, 2024

Canada

*Toronto, Ontario

United Arab Emirates

*Al Kawaneej, Dubai, UAE *Deira, Dubai, UAE *Global Village (Dubai), Global Village, Dubai, UAE *Sharjah, UAE

United States

*San Diego, California *San Marcos, California *Fort Collins, Colorado *Coral Gables, Florida *Estero, Florida *Fort Lauderdale, Florida *Miami, Miami, Florida *Orlando, Florida *Winter Park, Florida *Atlanta, Georgia *Cumming, Georgia *Emory Point, Emory Point, Georgia *Macon, Georgia *Leesville, Louisiana *Grand Rapids, Michigan *St. Louis, Missouri *Jersey City, New Jersey *New York City, New York City, New York *Blue Ash, Ohio *Hamilton, Ohio *Westerville, Ohio *Jenks, Oklahoma *Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania *Clarksville, Tennessee *Dallas, Dallas, Texas *Houston Heights, Houston Heights, Texas *Mansfield, Texas *San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas *Sugar Land, Texas *Casper, Wyoming

References

External links

* {{Authority control Chicken chains of the United States Companies based in Northampton County, Pennsylvania Fast-food poultry restaurants Fast-food franchises