What does PDQ stand for in the restaurant?
PEOPLE DEDICATED TO QUALITY
What does PDQ stand for? People Dedicated to Quality. From our amazing guests to our dedicated staff—people come first.
Who owns PDQ chicken?
Former Outback Steakhouse co-founder Bob Basham and MVP Holdings CEO Nick Reader are the two principal owners of PDQ. The partners spent more than two years developing the concept behind the brand and the quality of the food and establishments.
Where does PDQ chicken come from?
A road trip guide them to Tenders, North Carolina, where they found their inspiration: made-from-scratch chicken tenders. And the rest was history. While most locations exist in Florida, there are PDQ restaurants as far east as Arizona and as far north as New York.
How much does a PDQ franchise cost?
A typical PDQ store cost $1 million to open according to the president of PDQ, and they plan to trim $100,000-$150,000 off the $1 million cost for future locations. With about 75 employees per store, PDQ promises a level of hospitality designed to out-service quick service.
Is PDQ like Chick Fil A?
For me, the biggest difference between PDQ and Chick-fil-A is that PDQ offers more of a gourmet fried chicken service. Chick-fil-A is tends to me more of a fast food, a basic fried chicken spot. When going to PDQ, I expect something more than a basic fried chicken sandwich with some complementary pickles.
Does PDQ have MSG in their food?
“I believe in the business plan laid out by PDQ because it’s in alignment with my personal beliefs,” said Operating Director, Jim Crenshaw. “The food is fresh, made from scratch, without preservatives, no growth-hormones, no antibiotics, no MSG, no freezers and no microwaves.
Is PDQ Fresh?
Our chicken is 100% fresh and never frozen. Our sauces and dressings are made with our signature recipes.
Can you freeze PDQ chicken?
People Dedicated to Quality. And that’s what you get when you visit a PDQ restaurant — quality, delicious food you can’t find anywhere else! PDQ chicken tenders are just made better. They’re fresh and never frozen.