At PDQ Chicken, we’re best-known for perfect hand-breaded, buttermilk chicken and our serious dedication to the community. Founded in Tampa in 2011 by Outback Steakhouse co-founder Bob Basham and MVP Holdings CEO Nick Reader, PDQ has become beloved across Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey and New York. Our recipes are handmade with the mindful ingredients of a fine-casual restaurant and the value, speed and convenience of a fast-casual joint. PDQ's hand-breaded chicken tenders and nuggets, famous chicken sandwiches and hand-spun milkshakes are only the beginning. We are committed to creating deep roots in our local communities. Since our founding, we've given millions of dollars and in-kind donations to charities, schools and organizations in need.
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The PDQ Restaurants annual revenue was $202.9 million in 2026.
Kep Sweeney is the CEO of PDQ Restaurants.
320 people are employed at PDQ Restaurants.
PDQ Restaurants is based in Tampa, Florida.
The NAICS codes for PDQ Restaurants are [722513, 72, 72251, 7225, 722].
The SIC codes for PDQ Restaurants are [581, 58].