Big Chicken to Honor Police, Fire, Military and Healthcare Workers with Free Sandwiches on August 19

Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken will host a Local Heroes Day at its Beverly location, thanking military heroes, first responders and caregivers with a free Original Chicken Sandwich

WHAT: Big Chicken Beverly will host a Local Heroes Day, offering a free Original Chicken Sandwich to police, fire, military and healthcare workers as a thank-you to the community's heroes, first responders and caregivers. Guests will need to show a form of ID or other proof of service.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 19, 2026  from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (All Day)

WHERE: Big Chicken - 55 Dodge Street Beverly, MA 01915

WHO: Police, fire, military and healthcare workers from the Beverly  community and surrounding areas are invited to attend.

WHY: Big Chicken – the fast casual concept founded by basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal – opened its Beverly location earlier this summer. The Local Heroes Day is part of the restaurant's effort to give back to the local community that has welcomed the Brand, honoring the police officers, firefighters, military heroes and healthcare workers who serve it every day.

ABOUT BIG CHICKEN:
Founded in 2018, Big Chicken fuses craveable comfort food with today's bold, modern flavors. Named as Fast Casual's Top Mover & Shaker and backed by a dream team of partners including Craveworthy Brands, JRS Hospitality and Authentic Brands Group, the concept offers a glimpse into Founder Shaquille O'Neal's home-cooked childhood favorites and larger-than-life personality through its all-star lineup of stacked chicken sandwiches, signature sides and hand-spun shakes. With several traditional locations currently open and in development, Big Chicken offers entrepreneurs the chance to bring BIG Fun, BIG Flavor, and BIG Smiles to communities across the U.S. and abroad. To learn more about Big Chicken, visit www.bigchicken.com.