Since 1997 HISTORY Chip Roberts and Bobby Perry had just graduated college and didn t want to go in to the real world. So The Kickin Chicken began in 1997 with a simple concept serve real fresh food to real people; no cubicles, no project deadlines, just some fryers and some fresh chicken. Fast forward to the present with the accompaniment of David Miller and the development of five locations and a food truck, The Kickin Chicken has grown to become a leader in the full service, casual dining realm of the Charleston restaurant scene. MISSION Since its beginning The Kickin Chicken has been a grassroots brand. The very first order was a delivery order to a College of Charleston coed, a friend of Chip and Bobby. The business grew by word of mouth and the owners realized they to, also had to spread the love. Their mission: Commitment, Customer and Community. CONCEPT Just like their beginning, the recipes are also grassroots - pulled from family members and friends. Specialty sandwiches, fried chicken tenders, nuggets, wings, Bobby fries, salads and more all under $10. You can grab a local craft beer at the bar or enjoy your quality meal in the company of your own home by getting take out or delivery.
Fast Facts FOUNDED: 1997 HEADQUARTERS: 1459 Stuart Engals Blvd; Suite 202 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 WEBSITE: ABOUT US: FIRST RESTAURANT: TOTAL RESTAURANTS: LEADERSHIP: TEAM MEMBERS: kickinchicken.com The Kickin Chicken is a full service casual dining restaurant and bar concept serving specialty sandwiches, wings, tenders, nuggets, burgers, salads and flatbreads. The full menu is also available for take out and delivery. 915 Morrison Drive and then relocated to King Street. Since 2004, five restaurants have been locally owned and operated in the Charleston area. David Miller Co-Owner Bobby Perry Co-Owner and Co-Founder Chip Roberts Co-Owner and Co-Founder 250 and growing FUN FACTS: We provide up to three $2,000 college scholarships a year and a full tuition scholarship to the Culinary Institute of Charleston every two years. Our first order was a delivery order. We introduced our 6th restaurant the Chicken Coupe Food Truck in March 2013. Our Loyalty Club includes more than 43% of our customer base.
Signature Items THE KICKIN CHICKEN Fried or grilled chicken, bacon and provolone cheese with a side of our special sauce. KICKIN NUGGETS Our fresh cut, hand breaded, all white meat nuggets are served with french fries and your choice of honey mustard or ranch. CHICKEN TENDERS Our fresh, marinated chicken tenders are hand breaded in our special blend of spices. Served with french fries and honey mustard. BOBBY FRIES Hot fries topped with ranch dressing, bacon and mixed cheeses. WINGS With over 13 flavors to choose from, these crispy fried wings are perfect for gameday. THE BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP Fried or grilled buffalo chicken, lettuce and tomato in a jalapeño cheddar wrap with a side of ranch.
Kickin Culture EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION Each year, The Kickin Chicken closes the day after the Super Bowl to throw a fun-filled Employee Appreciation Party. Employees of the year for each locations are recognized as well as taking note of all the fundraising and good works our staff has helped the company accomplish throughout the year. SCHOLARSHIPS The Kickin Chicken provides up to three $2,000 college scholarships a year and a full tuition scholarship to the Culinary Institute of Charleston every two years. CAMP HAPPY DAYS Camp Happy Days believes that every child battling cancer in South Carolina should have an opportunity to benefit from a summer camp experience and other life-changing programs regardless of family income or economic status. Chip Roberts, co-owner /founder of The Kickin Chicken, sits on the Board of Camp Happy Days and throughout the year staff members volunteer for different events benefiting Camp Happy Days such as the Bed Race (pictured above) and the Cabooty Party. CHARLESTON & SUMMERVILLE MIRACLE LEAGUES The Miracle Leagues make memories by providing a life-changing experience for children and adults with mental and physical challenges through a community supported baseball leagues. Bobby Perry, co-owner/founder of The Kickin Chicken, sits on the Board of the Miracle League and also throughout the year, staff members donate there time by serving food from the Food Truck during the Miracle League games and also volunteer as buddies for the handicapped players.
Contact Information DOWNTOWN 337 King Street 843.805.5020 JAMES ISLAND 1175 Folly Road 843.225.6996 MT. PLEASANT 1119 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 843.881.8734 SUMMERVILLE 800 North Main Street 843.875.6998 WEST ASHLEY 1179 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. 843.766.5292 SUPPORT OFFICE 1459 Stuart Engals Blvd., 202 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 843.284.0257 (office) 843.284.0258 (fax) OWNERSHIP David Miller david@kickinchicken.com Bobby Perry bobby@kickinchicken.com Chip Roberts chip@kickinchicken.com SUPPORT STAFF Mike Muthard Operations mmuthard@kickinchicken.com Gayle Cervenka HR & Accounting gcervenka@kickinchicken.com Meg Dorsel Marketing mdorsel@kickinchicken.com Kristen Rosenstrom Administration krosenstrom@kickinchicken.com