Cluck-U Chicken
| Company type | Franchise |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fast food |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | Robert Ilvento |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | United States, Lebanon, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates |
| Products | Chicken wings, chicken sandwiches, salads, appetizers, chicken fingers, fries, rice bowls, fish sandwiches |
| Website | www |
Cluck-U Chicken, also referred to as Cluck University, is a U.S.-based fast-food franchise primarily operating in Maryland and New Jersey, with additional outlets in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and international branches located in Lebanon, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. The brand formerly maintained locations in Delaware, Florida, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Colorado.
The majority of Cluck-U locations operate under franchise agreements, while the company directly manages certain stores branded as Cluckster's, which offer a streamlined menu selection.
History
Established in 1985 by Robert Ilvento, Cluck-U Chicken opened its inaugural restaurant at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Ilvento divested from the enterprise in 1999. The following year, JP Haddad secured the rights for national franchise expansion, with Ilvento remaining involved in promoting the brand.
Products
Cluck-U Chicken—commonly called "Cluck"—focuses on chicken wings (known as "wingers") served with an assortment of sauces ranging from Honey-Hickory to highly spicy varieties categorized as Mild, Atomic, Nuclear, Thermo-Nuclear, 911, and Nuclear Fusion. At select locations, patrons requesting the "911" sauce are required to complete a liability waiver. The menu further comprises chicken sandwiches, salads, appetizers, chicken fingers, fries, rice bowls, and fish sandwiches.
See also
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- Articles with short description
- Economy of the Northeastern United States
- Regional restaurant chains in the United States
- Fast-food chains of the United States
- Fast-food poultry restaurants
- 1985 establishments in New Jersey
- Restaurants established in 1985
- Chicken chains of the United States
- American companies established in 1985