MUKILTEO—All day long on Shaquille O’Neal’s birthday, Wednesday, March 6, Big Chicken is giving all guests who stop by the location in Mukilteo a FREE ice cream cone, while supplies last!
“Shaquille is so loved by fans all over America and the world, and we love him at Big Chicken as our founder, mentor, and teammate,” said Josh Halpern, CEO of Big Chicken. “We also love our annual tradition of giving away free ice cream cones to celebrate his birthday because it’s our way of sharing Shaquille’s tradition of spreading joy and positivity and giving back to our loyal guests. Shaquille stands for BIG fun and celebration, so now it’s our turn to celebrate him.”
In addition, guests will be among the first to take part in Big Chicken Rewards, the brand’s recently launched loyalty program. Those who sign up during March will receive 200 bonus Bok Bucks as part of the festivities.
WHY: To celebrate with local residents, the brand welcomes in lunch, snack, dinner and sweet treat crowds to have one on Shaquille to celebrate his birthday.
WHO: All Snohomish County residents, friends and family. Big Chicken Mukilteo owners, David and Lorri Jones, will be in attendance.
WHERE: 11700 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo, WA 98275
About Big Chicken
Founded in 2018, Big Chicken is backed by a dream team of partners; JRS Hospitality, an accomplished Las Vegas-based ownership group; Authentic Brands Group, a multi-national, multi-billion-dollar brand development, marketing and entertainment company; and Hall of Fame basketball star Shaquille O’Neal. Big Chicken fuses O’Neal’s home-cooked childhood favorites with today’s trending flavors. From crispy chicken sandwiches and tenders to Cheez-It® crusted mac n’ cheese and hand-crafted ice cream shakes, each menu item tells a story all while offering guests an inside look into the life and personality of Shaquille O’Neal. With 16 traditional locations currently open and several in the development pipeline, Big Chicken is prepped to begin U.S. and international expansion through franchising.
To learn more about Big Chicken, visit www.bigchicken.com.
About Shaquille O’Neal
Shaquille O’Neal is one of the world’s most successful athlete-turned-businessmen, whose accomplishments both on and off the court have translated into a highly sought-after consumer brand. As an entrepreneur, sports analyst, DJ, restaurateur, and brand ambassador, Shaquille O’Neal’s signature “Business of Fun” mantra resonates throughout each of his countless endeavors.
The 15-time NBA All-Star’s unprecedented athletic career spanned nearly two decades and earned him countless awards and honors, including NBA Most Valuable Player, NBA Rookie of the Year, four NBA Championships and a First Ballot NBA Hall of Famer. Currently, O’Neal is an analyst on TNT’s Emmy Award-winning “Inside the NBA.”
O’Neal, who has a PhD in Leadership and Education, established The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation which provides resources for underserved youth. He also gives back through a number of annual philanthropic programs including Shaq to School, Shaqsgiving, and Shaq a Claus.
The launch of his Las Vegas eatery Big Chicken has further elevated Shaquille’s status as he has positioned himself as a successful restaurateur. The brand currently has sites open in Las Vegas, Glendale, CA, two Carnival Cruise Ships (Mardi Gras and Radiance), Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, UBS Arena in New York with many more locations under development.
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
