Shaq's Big Chicken Chain Opening In Comcast Center

PHILADELPHIA — If people know one thing about Shaquille O'Neal, it's that he is big. Like, really big.

And the former NBA star is bringing his chicken restaurant concept, Big Chicken, to Philadelphia.

Big Chicken's first ever Philadelphia location is coming to The Concourse at Comcast Center, 1701 JFK Boulevard.

It's expected to open in early spring.

Big Chicken's menu features classic fried chicken sandwiches, Nashville-style sandwiches, sandwiches with macaroni and cheese, and more.

There is even a cookie that's the same circumference as an official NBA basketball, which is nearly 30 inches.

Check out Big Chicken's menu online here.

"Philadelphia’s Comcast Center Campus is a dynamic, major hub and we’re thrilled to bring BIG flavor, BIG food and BIG fun to the diverse selection of world-class dining located in The Concourse," said Josh Halpern, CEO of Big Chicken. "We’re grateful for our partnership with Oak View Group and Comcast for the opportunity to launch our first Philadelphia location in such an iconic site."

Oak View Group will oversee operations at this new location and the team at Brûlée Catering, the local catering arm of OVG Hospitality, will manage day-to-day operations.

"OVG Hospitality has a long-standing partnership with the Big Chicken team," Ken Gaber, President of OVG Hospitality, said. "Their delicious chicken sandwiches are already available at several OVG-managed arenas across the nation, from Seattle and Palm Springs to Tempe and Austin and most recently Baltimore, so opening up a Big Chicken in Philadelphia was a natural next step. We’re excited to introduce Philadelphians to Big Chicken and hope they come with a BIG appetite."

Big Chicken at The Concourse Comcast will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.