Step 01
Queens’ Finest Fried Chicken.
Born in Flushing. Crowned for the crunch. The Crunch Kings of Queens.
1The Madness
Fresh. Twice-Fried. Hand-Sauced.
Crazy Long Process for Crazy Good Chicken.
Twenty Minutes Is the Whole Point.
Every order is battered fresh, fried twice, and hand-sauced after it’s placed. No holding trays. No warming lights. No shortcuts.
Step 02
Twice-Fried
Step 03
Hand-Sauced
Step 04
Served Hot
2The Menu
One Stop. Every Option.
Made to Be Craved.
Go The Korean Way, with every piece hand-brushed in our signature Soy Garlic or Spicy Soy Garlic. Or go The Queens Way and have it tossed in your choice of crave-worthy sauce.
Add Loaded Fries, Shareable Favorites, and Signature Cocktails or Soju, and consider the whole table covered.
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The Sauces
All Wings, Drumsticks, Thighs and Tenders can be brushed or tossed in any of these signature sauces.
KThe Korean Way
- Soy Garlic
- Spicy Soy Garlic
- Spicy Buldak
QThe Queen’s Way
- Garlic Parmesan
- Golden BBQ
- Hickory BBQ
- Buffalo
- Blazin’ Peach
- Sweet & Spicy
- Nashville Hot
- Mango Habanero
KThe Korean Way
Soy Garlic
3The Stops
12 Stops & Counting.
Find the Madness Near You.
Get Mad.
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FFranchise
Own the Block
Big flavor. Bold moves. Your next big thing starts here. Born in Queens, built on crave-worthy Korean flavors, and growing one community at a time. Bring Mad For Chicken to your neighborhood—and be part of what’s next.
2005Founded
Flushing, NY
Flushing, NY
12Locations & counting
3Formats
Express to Casual
Express to Casual
2020Franchising since
Franchise criteria
The ideal partner.
- 01Experience as a Single or Multi-Unit Restaurant Operator (preferred), or Management/Operational oversight of a team of 10+ people.
- 02Minimum liquid assets of $400,000 per store to be developed.
- 03Minimum net worth of $750,000 per store to be developed.
- 04Growth Mindset: A strong entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to build, scale, and grow a successful business.
- 05Brand Commitment: Genuine enthusiasm for the Mad For Chicken brand and a commitment to upholding our standards, values, and guest experience.
Franchise Concepts
Three ways to build.
From an 800 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft. neighborhood Bar & Restaurant. Estimated initial investment varies by format.
Express
800–1,200 sq. ft.
Big Flavor. Small Footprint.
All the Mad For Chicken flavor you love, served fast. Our Express model brings together a streamlined menu, made-to-order favorites, and a compact footprint built for high-energy, high-impact service.
Traditional
1,600–3,000 sq. ft.
Come Hungry. Leave Mad for More.
The full Mad For Chicken experience. From crave-worthy Korean Fried Chicken to good times around the table, this is where bold flavors, great drinks, and unforgettable moments come together.
Non-Traditional
Flexible Footprint
Wherever Life Happens, Bring the Flavor.
Campuses, airports, transit hubs, sports arenas, healthcare centers—and places we haven’t even thought of yet. We find the right spaces to bring Mad For Chicken to new audiences, turning everyday stops into seriously crave-worthy moments.
1The Madness
A Little About Our Madness
Born in Flushing, Queens, in 2005, we’re Korean Fried Chicken with a New York accent.
Every order is fried twice for the perfect crunch, hand-sauced to order, and made with one rule in mind: Never do boring.
Think crave-worthy Korean-American comfort food, ice-cold beer, signature cocktails, and spaces made for everything from Game-Day madness to Date-Night magic.
But whatever brings you through the door, it’s the chicken that brings you back. One bite, and you’ll understand the name.
Come for the crunch. Stay for the vibes. Get a little Mad.
Crafted with Care, Served with Love.
Here at Mad For Chicken, crazy good food doesn’t happen by accident. From the first prep to the final plate, precision, consistency, and plenty of passion go into everything we do.
- We seek out high-quality ingredients and treat them the way they deserve. Every component is prepared with purpose, because cutting corners has never been part of our process.
- Our attention to detail doesn’t stop in the kitchen. Every dish is carefully finished and plated to look every bit as crave-worthy as it tastes—every order, every time.
2The Menu
Cooked To Order
Twice-fried, hand-sauced, and made to order — the same recipe we started with in Flushing, twenty years ago.
Nutrition info is on its way. Check back soon.
Shareables
Potato Twister (1pc or 2pc)
Deep-Fried Helix Shaped Potato with Parmesan Cheese, Ketchup and Spicy Mayo drizzled on top
Guacamole & Chips
Freshly mashed Avocado, Onion, Tomato, Cilantro and Lime. Served with Homemade Tortilla Chips
Fried Dumplings (mild, hot or half/half)
Filled with Beef, Pork & Vegetables (8pcs)
Kimchi Vegetable Dumplings (mild, hot or half/half)
Filled with Kimchi and Vegetables (6pcs)
Bulgogi Toppoki Japchae
Korean Glass Noodles, Braised Rice Cake, Onions, Red Peppers, Scallion, Bulgogi and Sesame Oil
Kimchi Quesadilla (chicken/bulgogi)
Monterey Jack and Cheddar Cheese, Kimchi, Onion, Corn, Pico and Spicy Crema on top
Mac & Melted Cheese
Cooked Macaroni with Jack & Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella and Cream
Tteok Bok Ki (Toppoki)
A spicy and sweet dish featuring Chewy Rice Cakes stir-fried in our special Spicy Sauce, paired with Fish Cakes, Scallion, Onion and Cabbage
Calamari
Topped with Red Pepper and Parmesan Cheese. Served with Marinara Sauce, Spicy Mayo, Lemon
Mad Nachos (chicken/bulgogi)
Tortilla Chips, Monterey Jack and Cheddar Cheese, Corn, Pico, Jalapeño, Spicy Crema, Nacho Cheese and Guacamole on top
Kielbasa Bites
Smoked Polish Sausage topped with Caramelized Onions. Served with Sweet Mustard
Edamame
Lightly-salted Steamed Soybeans
Mozz Sticks
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese coated with Seasoned Bread Crumbs. Served with Marinara Sauce
Budae Jigae (Army Stew)
A hearty Korean Stew with Kielbasa, Ham, Tofu, Rice Cakes and Vegetables simmered in a Spicy Broth. Topped with Noodles and Cheese
Sandwiches
Add Cheese or a Sunny-side Egg | Make It A Combo with Fries and a Soda.
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Crispy Chicken, Dragon’s Breath Sauce, Lettuce and Tomato. Served on a Toasted Brioche Bun
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Crispy Chicken, Hickory BBQ Sauce, Coleslaw and Butter Pickles. Served on a Toasted Brioche Bun
Avocado Chicken Hero
Grilled Chicken, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato and Ranch Dressing. Served on a Long Soft Roll
Bulgogi Cheese Hero
Korean-Style Marinated Beef, Onions, Peppers and White American Cheese. Served on a Long Soft Roll
3The Stops
Twelve Locations.
One Block at a Time.
What people say
Everyone’s Talking.
“Fried to a shattering crunch.”
“The first Korean fried chicken restaurant in New York.”
“My family and I go there about once every two weeks.”
The Mad Club
$10 Off Your First Order.
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EEvents
The MFC
Social Calendar
01Nov
SundayFootball
NFL Sunday Watch Party
Every game, every screen. Wing specials and bottomless soda all Sunday long.
1:00 pm – 8:00 pmFree
Find out more →26Nov
ThursdayFootball
Thanksgiving Day Football
All three Thanksgiving games on the big screens. Order ahead for the holiday rush.
12:00 pm – 8:00 pmFree
Find out more →29Nov
SundayFootball
NFL Sunday Watch Party
Catch every game on our big screens with game-day combo specials.
1:00 pm – 8:00 pmFree
Find out more →No upcoming events posted right now. Check back soon.
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