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Super Chix spreads wings with 2 new locations in Dallas-Fort Worth

Super Chix is expanding.

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Growing slow and steady, Dallas-based Super Chix, the chicken-loving restaurant chain, is opening two new locations around DFW while expanding its menu beyond its initial focus on chicken.

The two new branches are located in Frisco and Fort Worth, and will open in 2017. The Frisco branch will be at Preston, just north of Hwy. 121, in the same bustling center as Chipotle, Mash'd, and a host of restaurants. That was part of its appeal, says Super Chix founder Nick Ouimet.

"We chose the location because there's a lot going on there," Ouimet says. "If you look at what's around, there's the Target, a Best Buy, all these places we know are doing well. So many people go there for lunch."

In Fort Worth, it'll open in the new Near Southside Mercantile development, north of Magnolia, near the Medical District.

Ouimet helped conceive Super Chix in 2014 under the auspices of his former employer Yum Brands, as a kind of challenge to Chick-fil-A, with a fairly simple menu of chicken tenders, a chicken sandwich, French fries, and frozen custard. Ouimet acquired the concept in 2014. A location in Arlington has since closed, but there are currently three other branches, in Dallas, Richardson, and Frisco, off the Dallas North Tollway south of El Dorado Parkway.

As the chain grows, it is also evolving. There is a new breakfast menu, with non-chicken items such as the egg sandwich with chorizo and Gouda cheese. There's an entire selection of sandwiches.

"We changed the menu drastically about two months ago," Ouimet says. "We added a whole bunch of sandwiches, including the bacon-jam grilled chicken, and a Cajun chicken sandwich with fried pickles."

The biggest new hit on the menu has no chicken at all.

"The smash success, and one of our best things, is the vegetarian crispy avocado sandwich," Ouimet says. "It's an avocado that's halved and pitted, stuffed with Gouda, breaded, and dipped in a special seasoning."

There's also a spin off the frozen custard option, with a line of concretes to which M&Ms, peanut-butter cups, and other treats are added. There's also craft beer and wine by the glass.

Rolling with the changes as they expand makes Super Chix feel less like a chain and more like a lab. "We opened the location in Frisco with the new menu, and it's been fun to see the mix of different people who are going for more sandwiches than tenders, ordering in a totally different way from when we started," Ouimet says.

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Pub News

Queens Head English pub to open in storied Deep Ellum Dallas location

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There's a new English pub coming to Deep Ellum: Called Queens Head Pub, it'll open at 2713 Elm St. in the storied space that was once home to the legendary Green Room.

The opening is slated for May, timed to coincide with the arrival of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with a goal to serve as a destination for match-day celebrations, live music, and neighborhood gatherings — an authentic and spirited setting where fans can unite over the game. (FIFA matches in Dallas will run from June 14-July 14.)

The Queens Head Pub will mark the second concept from Deep Ellum Collective, who in September 2025 launched The Terrace, an elevated event space at 2554 Elm St. with a spacious rooftop patio boasting views of downtown Dallas.

Led by longtime neighborhood veteran Eric Bradford (of Bomb Factory fame), Deep Ellum Collective is working on a series of projects aimed at revitalizing this iconic entertainment district while introducing fresh, community-driven hospitality experiences.

“Queens Head Pub captures the spirit of a traditional English pub while embracing the energy and authenticity of Deep Ellum,” Bradford says in a statement. “This is more than just a pub — it’s a gathering place that celebrates tradition, camaraderie, and the vibrant culture of the neighborhood. As our second concept, it sets the tone for what’s to come as we continue to introduce projects that contribute to the revitalization of this historic district.”

They promise that the pub will deliver the charm and tradition of a classic British public house, but with a Texan sense of hospitality, with full pints, hearty plates, and a welcoming atmosphere for "after-work regulars, match-day diehards, first dates, old mates, or anyone seeking a place that feels instantly familiar."

Food & drink
The menu will comprise elevated Britain pub fare, with entrees such as fish & chips, shepherd’s pie, steak & ale pie, and bangers & mash. Starters include Scotch eggs, sausage rolls, and curried mussels.

Other highlights include Guinness beef stew, the QHP Burger, and indulgent desserts such as toffee bread pudding.

The bar will serve imported and domestic draft beers, English ales, full pints, and expertly poured Guinness. There'll be craft cocktails, and an approachable wine and spirits menu.

Rendering of interior of Queens Head Pub, opening in Deep Ellum.Courtesy rendering

Design
Led by Droese Raney, the design recreates a traditional English public house that preserves the history of the space. The project combines the former Green Room space with the neighboring property to create a venue spanning 6,000 square feet. At its heart stands a striking 40-foot bar that incorporates the original Green Room bar — believed to date back to the 19th century — maintaining a tangible connection to the building’s storied past.

The space includes cozy nooks, communal tables, a relaxed lounge area, and a private dining space. A rooftop patio spanning 2,000 square feet will offer both covered and open-air areas designed for year-round use and a variety of social experiences.

Materials used include reclaimed hardwoods, stained wood, brass accents, tin ceilings, and hand-painted mirrors — many sourced from antique dealers in Round Top, Texas. They'll be open Tuesday-Sunday starting at 11 am. Follow the progress on Instagram at @queensheadpubde.

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