Don’t miss the grand opening for NJ’s first Daddy’s Chicken Shack in Tinton Falls
New Jersey is always full of exciting surprises, especially when it comes to the food scene. And arriving just in time for the end of summer and beginning of fall is a first for one particular eatery.
With its signature Nashville Daddy sandwich and homemade sauces, Daddy's Chicken Shack is a fairly new franchise with only one other location across the country in Austin, TX. New Jersey's new Tinton Falls location marks the chain's first for the eastern half of the country and the first of its kind for New Jersey.
They're inviting you to their grand opening celebration on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., complete with great deals that support a great New Jersey cause. Proceeds from the day's event will benefit JBJ Soul Kitchen, a non-profit community restaurant serving those in need established by the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation.
You'll enjoy dollar sandwiches, bites, tenders, and fries, plus fun giveaways from New Jersey 101.5.
What is Daddy's Chicken Shack?
According to the company's website, the idea of Daddy's Chicken Shack dates back to 2018, when "chef and entrepreneur Pace Webb was asked to create fried chicken sliders for a celebrity catering event." This was followed by a series of events that eventually led to the birth of Daddy's Chicken Shack, with New Jersey joining Texas as the only states (as of now) with a store location.
But with New Jersey being so far away, one has to wonder, why New Jersey?
Why New Jersey?
Because Daddy's Chicken Shack is franchised, it really boils down to local ownership, along with local partnerships within the community. And that's exactly why the next chapter for the chain is coming to New Jersey. The new owners of this specific location are already experienced in running establishments right here in the Garden State, and they can't wait to welcome you in.
What sets Daddy's apart?
It all comes down to what they serve up and offer. From their urban buttermilk chicken, along with homemade sauces, and even homemade pickles made from English Cucumbers, Daddy's prides itself on the number of homemade offerings it serves to its customers.
Think of it as a bit of southern flare, but with a twist. The Nashville Daddy, for example, is their signature sandwich (pictured below). And now, we'll all be able to enjoy their homemade offerings right here in New Jersey.
A first for New Jersey
The new Daddy's Chicken Shack, the first ever in New Jersey, is located at 1810 Wayside Road in Tinton Falls, just off exit 105 from the Garden State Parkway. (More on franchise information can be found here).
