December 04, 2025 // Franchising.com // HAMILTON, Ontario – Big Chicken opened its first-ever Canadian location inside Hamilton’s newly transformed TD Coliseum, in partnership with Oak View Group (OVG).
TD Coliseum ushered in a new era of live entertainment and guest experiences when it officially opened with a sold-out Paul McCartney show on November 21, 2025. As the city’s largest entertainment venue, TD Coliseum is home to the National Lacrosse League’s Toronto Rock and is set to attract world-class entertainment as the cultural cornerstone of the Golden Horseshoe.
Hamilton has become one of Ontario’s most dynamic food destinations, where fans crave bold flavors and high-energy dining, making it ideal for Big Chicken’s continued international growth.
“Adding Big Chicken to TD Coliseum is another extraordinary moment in our partnership with Shaquille and his team,” said Chris Nelson, Senior Vice President, OVG Hospitality. “Following the successful opening of TD Coliseum, we’re focused on elevating the fan experience at every level. Big Chicken delivers the BIG Fun fans expect from a venue like this, with exceptional service that complements the energy of TD Coliseum.”
Canada’s chicken game is heating up, with quick-service chicken chains seeing a 14% spike in sales (Technomic), one of the highest momentum segments in the industry. Against this rising demand, Big Chicken’s arrival in Hamilton delivers a larger-than-life experience to a crowd ready for something unforgettable. Opening ahead of a stacked lineup of events at TD Coliseum, the new location offers thousands of guests the chance to be among the first in Canada to dig into BIG Food with BIG Flavor.
“Our valued partnership with OVG has allowed us to bring our larger-than-life personality to venues globally – across the U.S., U.K., and now, Canada,” said Josh Halpern, CEO of Big Chicken. “Big Chicken is all about creating BIG moments. What could be more memorable than singing along to your favorite artist while enjoying a crispy chicken sandwich with some sweet fire?”
Halpern concluded, “We’re proud to be part of the excitement in Hamilton.”
SOURCE Big Chicken
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