Philadelphia – September 23, 2026 -- Love & Honey Fried Chicken is seeking franchise operators to enter Massachusetts for the first time, expanding a Northeast footprint that recently added a Cranston, Rhode Island location.
Brand targets Greater Boston, Worcester and five other Massachusetts markets
The fast-casual chicken concept has identified Greater Boston and its suburbs, Cambridge and Somerville, Worcester, Springfield, and the South Shore and North Shore regions as priority growth markets. The company is recruiting experienced, multi-unit operators to develop the territory.
Company builds supply chain around Halal, antibiotic-free chicken sourced through Coleman farms
Love & Honey's menu centers on hand-dredged fried chicken and scratch-made sauces and sides. The brand sources Halal, antibiotic-free chicken through Coleman farms and maintains a national supply agreement with Sysco to support consistency as it scales into new markets.
Franchisor offers $5,000 veteran discount and multi-unit incentives to attract operators
To accelerate operator recruitment, Love & Honey is offering a $5,000 discount on the franchise fee for veterans, alongside multi-unit development incentives for experienced restaurant groups.
"Massachusetts is a natural step for Love & Honey as we continue building our footprint across the East Coast," said Laura Lyons, Co-Founder and CEO. The company points to guest response in New York, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania as evidence the concept can translate to Boston-area markets.
Geoff Goodman, President of Love & Honey Fried Chicken, said the brand is prioritizing operators focused on consistent food quality and community engagement over rapid unit growth. Founded in Philadelphia in 2017, the chain is expanding through franchising as part of its broader East Coast strategy.