A fast-food chicken spot that is still pretty new to the United States has officially landed in the Capital Region. It opened in December on Western Avenue near Crossgates, and a second local location is already in the works.
The restaurant is ChicKing, and the Guilderland location is just the second one in the entire country. The only other U.S. store right now is in Frederick, Maryland. The brand originally comes from Dubai and has more than 400 locations worldwide. It also serves halal food, meaning it follows Islamic dietary guidelines.
The local franchise is run by the Gondal family, who have the rights to expand the chain throughout New York State. They say the idea came after Sais Gondal tried the food overseas and thought it would do well back home, especially since the family already lives in the Albany area…