Chicken Licken Specials: Store Network, Value Meals and How to Compare Takeaway Chicken Deals
Quick answer: Chicken Licken is a South African fried-chicken takeaway chain that had 286 outlets at the end of 2024, 274 of them in South Africa, according to the latest figure we found, and one report says it overtook KFC as the most-mentioned fast-food brand online between May 2025 and April 2026. We could not verify any current weekly special, so check the Chicken Licken app, menu board and social pages for the offer and its dates. In 2013 the chain sold about five million hot wings a month, which shows how central wings are to its menu.
' 'Last updated: October 2026. Facts come from Wikipedia (Chicken Licken), BusinessTech profiles of the founder and the current leadership, Daily Investor and a Financial Mail piece on the chicken market. We could not find a Foschini connection or any verified "Wacky Wednesday" promotion, so we do not claim them. We do not quote menu prices.
' 'Chicken Licken in numbers
'| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Outlets, end of 2024 | 286, of which 274 in South Africa; Botswana unchanged |
| Older figure (2013 data) | 247 South African outlets |
| Wings, 2013 | About five million hot wings sold per month |
| Online mentions | Reported to have overtaken KFC as South Africa's most-mentioned fast-food brand between May 2025 and April 2026 |
| Rival KFC | About 1,200 locations reported |
Being the most mentioned online is not the same as being the biggest by sales or outlets. KFC has far more locations. The figure tells you about attention, not size.
' 'How to find a Chicken Licken special
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- Open the app or website. App-only offers and coupons are common among fast-food chains. '
- Read the menu board. Combo and "box" deals are usually displayed prominently. '
- Check delivery apps. Prices and deals on delivery platforms can differ from in-store prices. '
- Ask the store. Franchise outlets sometimes run local offers; we could not verify a fixed weekday special. '
Takeaway chicken: compare by the piece
'Count the pieces and the sides in every deal. The numbers below are invented to show the method.
| Deal (invented numbers) | Price | Chicken pieces | Per piece |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wings box, 6 wings | R54 | 6 | R9.00 |
| Wings box, 12 wings | R96 | 12 | R8.00 |
| Family bucket, 12 pieces plus sides | R210 | 12 | R17.50 (includes sides) |
A bucket looks dearer per piece, but it includes sides, so compare the whole meal: if you would have bought chips and a drink anyway, the bucket may be cheaper.
' 'Chicken Licken versus rivals
'| Brand | Style | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Licken | Fried chicken and wings | 286 outlets at end 2024 |
| KFC | Fried chicken | About 1,200 locations reported |
| Pedros | Flame-grilled | 6.6% market share per Financial Mail |
| Nando's | Peri-peri grilled | Mix of sit-down and takeaway |
| Steers | Burgers and chicken | Famous Brands |
Healthier choices without leaving the menu
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- Choose grilled or smaller portions where available. '
- Swap sugary drinks for water. '
- Share a large box rather than ordering a large each. '
- Keep takeaway as an occasional treat, not a daily lunch. '
Your rights
'The Consumer Protection Act requires food to be safe and prices to be accurately displayed. If an order is wrong or unsafe, take photos, keep the slip and speak to the manager first. If that fails, you can complain to the franchisor or the National Consumer Commission.
' 'Pros and cons
'Pros
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- Widespread network and familiar menu. '
- Wings and shareable boxes suit groups. '
- Frequent app promotions are common in the category. '
Cons
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- No verified weekly special in our sources. '
- Fried food is calorie-dense. '
- Delivery fees add up. '
Frequently asked questions
'How many Chicken Licken outlets are there?
'286 at the end of 2024, with 274 in South Africa.
'Is Chicken Licken bigger than KFC?
'No by outlet count; KFC has far more locations. It was reported as more mentioned online in 2025 and 2026.
'Does Chicken Licken have a Wednesday special?
'We could not verify one. Ask your local store.
'Is Chicken Licken owned by Foschini?
'We found no such link and do not claim one.
' 'Sources
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- Wikipedia: Chicken Licken (restaurant) '
- BusinessTech: the man who built South Africa's largest fried chicken takeaway chain '
- BusinessTech: the woman running one of the most popular fast food franchises '
- Financial Mail (20 August 2026): feathers fly as rivals vie for KFC's crown '
- Daily Investor: the man behind Chicken Licken '
Official website: Foschini · www.thencc.org.za: www.thencc.org.za
