Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Makes USA Today's Top 10 Fast Food Fried Chicken List for Third Consecutive Year

Three-peat nomination reflects nearly 60 years of fresh, hand-breaded tradition

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Makes USA Today's Top 10 Fast Food Fried Chicken List for Third Consecutive YearShalimar, FL  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Lees Famous Recipe� Chicken , a name synonymous with delicious, home-style fried chicken for nearly 60 years, celebrates earning third place in USA Todays 10Best Readers Choice Awards for Best Fast Food Fried Chicken in 2025 . After placing first in 2023, Lees secured a top 10 spot again in 2024 and climbed to an impressive third place this year, showcasing the brands commitment to quality and flavor.

Weve spent nearly six decades perfecting our famous chicken recipe, and recognition like the USA Todays 10Best list demonstrate the dedication and consistency our team brings every day, said Ryan Weaver , CEO of Lees Famous Recipe Chicken. Landing on the list for the third consecutive year reflects our teams passion and the loyalty of our guests, and we appreciate that continued support.

Guests can enjoy Lees signature hand-breaded chicken, prepared fresh daily, at more than 130 locations across 12 U.S. states and Canada. Whether craving bone-in chicken, breast strips, sandwiches, or classic Southern-style sides, Lees offers a true home-style fried chicken experience.

Lees brings more than flavor to the table. As a proud partner of GiftAMeal, the brand helps fight hunger in local communities. Guests can scan the GiftAMeal QR code at any Lees location or upload a photo through the Lees app to trigger a meal donation to a nearby food bank. Learn more at GiftAMeal.com .

For more information about Lees Famous Recipe� Chicken, visit LeesFamousRecipe.com or follow them on Facebook or Instagram .

About Lees Famous Recipe Chicken

For nearly 60 years, Lees Famous Recipe� Chicken, a quick service franchise founded in Lima, Ohio, has specialized in fresh, never frozen chicken. Lees has been recognized for three years in a row as a top 10 Fast Food Fried Chicken by USA Todays 10Best Readers Choice Award. Today, there are more than 130 Lees Famous Recipe� Chicken locations in 12 U.S. states and in Canada, most are individually owned and operated. For additional information, please visit LeesFamousRecipe.com .

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