How to Run a High-Volume Fried Chicken Kitchen (Honey’s Kettle)

How do you scale a cult-favorite fried chicken brand without losing that crackly, hand-crafted magic? In this CHOMP episode, we step into Honey’s Kettle Fried Chicken to break down their operations—prep workflow, batter science, oil management, speed of service, menu engineering, and the hospitality culture that keeps lines out the door. If you’re a restaurant operator (or aspiring one), this is a masterclass in doing simple things unreasonably well. 👉 Free for restaurant owners: Get templates, checklists, and operator how-tos at RestaurantAssociation.com (free membership). #CHOMP #restaurantgrowth #restaurantmanagement The Restaurant Association is dedicated to helping you enhance your restaurant's sales, profits, and operations through a wealth of in-depth content tailored for professionals in operations, HR, IT, finance, and marketing. Membership is completely free—just sign up on the official website to access valuable resources, including weekly restaurant hacks, tips, tutorials, strategies, and secrets. As a member, you'll also gain access to exclusive shows, eLearning courses, webinars, and operations templates designed to elevate your restaurant's performance. Website: https://restaurantassociation.com/ Free Membership! https://restaurantassociation.com/unified/signup/ Shows https://restaurantassociation.com/shows eLearning Courses https://training.restaurantassociation.com Webinars https://webinar.restaurantassociation.com Operations Templates https://restaurantassociation.com/templates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ YouTube Playlists Chomp! Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27icnkQZXLX2R45bRx7vxeZk_nju5h81 Secret Recipe Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27icnkQZXLW4UYm6kED8F2ofac5dnYiY The Restaurant Pulse: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL27icnkQZXLXNiMxu68j27LmAIHaMthZF