NEWS

Church’s Texas Chicken® and Texas Chicken™, one of the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chains in the world, announced the promotion of Ryan Hanawalt to Senior Vice President, U.S. Franchising and Operations Services, effective immediately. In his new role, Hanawalt will manage the company’s U.S. franchise portfolio and serve as the primary liaison between operations excellence, franchisees and the company.

Church’s Texas Chicken®, one of the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chains in the world, has named Roland Gonzalez as its new Chief Executive Officer. With a wealth of experience in the global quick-service restaurant industry, Gonzalez will lead the legendary brand’s next phase of global growth and evolution, having played a key role in its transformation over the last two years as Chief Operations Officer. He succeeds Joe Guith, who was named to the post in 2022.

Church’s Texas Chicken®, one of the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chains in the world, recently made its Hollywood debut alongside its legendary hand-battered fried chicken and Honey-Butter Biscuits™ in TriStar Pictures’ critically acclaimed comedy, “One of Them Days.” To celebrate the film’s release in theaters and at home on digital, Church’s® is stepping up to give guests the chance to win $2,500 to put toward their next rent payment through its “Church’s® Rent’s on Us” sweepstakes.

Church’s Texas Chicken®, one of the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chains in the world, announced the winner of its OG Crunch Challenge contest, crowning the champion of crunch. The winner, Shannon Harris, wowed the nation with an original rap showcasing her creativity and love for Church’s Texas Chicken® and its legendary fried chicken. She received 2,500 votes and the grand prize of $5,000 for her winning video which featured a catchy beat, playful wordplay, and an unforgettable line: “Looking for the best chicken? Call off your searches. Sundays might be for church, but every day is for Church’s®.

Church’s Texas Chicken®, one of the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chains in the world, was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. For 46 years, achieving placement on the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® has been a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and is recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees.

Church’s Texas Chicken®, one of the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chains in the world, today announced two important changes to its executive leadership team. The appointments include a new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Chief Legal Officer (CLO) effective immediately.