Shalimar, FL – As National Fried Chicken Day draws near, Lee’s Famous Recipe® Chicken, a brand known for nearly 60 years of home-style fried chicken, is seeking to secure a national honor for the third year running. Following its spots on USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Fast Food Fried Chicken in both 2023 and 2024, Lee’s has once again been nominated for 2025. Voting is open now through July 7.
“We’ve spent nearly six decades perfecting our recipe and process,” said Ryan Weaver, CEO of Lee’s Famous Recipe® Chicken. “Being recognized by USA Today’s Top 10 Fast Food Fried Chicken list shows the pride and quality our operators deliver every day. We’re honored to be nominated again and encourage our guests to vote for us to keep the streak alive.”
In 2023, Lee’s earned the number one spot on the USA Today 10Best list for fast food fried chicken. The following year, it secured another place on the list. Now with voting underway for 2025, Lee’s is rallying fans to support them once more.
Customers can vote daily at 10best.usatoday until July 7. National Fried Chicken Day will be celebrated on July 6 at more than 130 Lee’s locations. Whether ordering a single piece or a meal for the whole family, guests enjoy Lee’s Famous Recipe—chicken that is fresh, never frozen, and hand-breaded daily.
The menu features bone-in chicken, breast strips, sandwiches, and a variety of classic Southern sides.
Fried chicken remains a beloved dish across generations. A recent YouGov survey found fried chicken has an 83% popularity rating. This makes National Fried Chicken Day the perfect occasion to celebrate by visiting Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken.
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