A New Chicken is in Town: Cluck-U Comes to Woodbridge

Why did the chicken dance by the side of the road? 

No, it's not a joke, but you'll definitely be correct in smiling. The dancing chicken in question is on St. George Ave., calling attention to one of newest fast food enterprises, Cluck-U Chicken.

If you went to Rutgers or spent any time around New Brunswick, you're probably already familiar with Cluck-U Chicken. The fast food alternative was begun by a college student in 1985 who wanted it as a change of pace from regular fast food and burgers the college community consumed on a regular basis.

By 1990, the Cluck-U concept was purchased by a businessman who brought it to a college town in Maryland. Now there are 20 Cluck-U franchises, the latest being the store that opened three weeks ago in the Colonia section of the township.

The dancing chicken, by the way, has been dubbed Cluckster. When he isn't calling motorists' attention to the new chicken restaurant in town, the man behind the chicken suit is John, who "does a little bit of everything" inside the restaurant.

Business is good, but more people need to know about Cluck-U, John said, reluctant to break character while he was in his chicken suit.

Cluck-U specializes in "chicken your way," fried or broiled, or using their super secret buffalo recipe on their menu. Those who sign up on their website can get discounts and coupons.

Cluck-U Chicken is located at 1195 St. George Ave. in Colonia across from . The phone number is 732-634-7400.