A retired
chicken incubator salesman opened a small fried chicken stand across from the historic Alamo in 1952. Can you guess which chain operates as Texas Chicken globally but has another name in the
US?
Founded in 1952: Church's was founded in 1952 by George W. Church Sr.
who was a retired chicken incubator salesman.
Alamo Origins: George W. Church Sr. opened
the first location on April 17, 1952, directly across from the historic Alamo.
Designed for
Speed: Church's began as a tiny, walk-up stand originally named "Church's Fried Chicken To-Go” that only sold fried chicken. Two pieces of chicken and a roll cost 49
cents.
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International Identity: While known as Church's in the U.S., the
chain operates as Texas Chicken in many other countries to provide a "taste of Texas".
The Original
Mascot: In the early days, the chain featured a mascot named "Churchie," a plump character in a chef's hat, who was later replaced by a chicken mascot in the 1980s. The
character was sketched shortly after George W. Church Sr. opened the first location in 1952.
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