Flav's Fried Chicken

Flav's Fried Chicken Sign

Flav's Fried Chicken was a fried chicken restaurant chain founded by Flavor Flav, a member of the hip-hop group Public Enemy. The first location opened in Clinton, Iowa in January 2011. The restaurant aimed to offer a unique take on traditional fried chicken, leveraging Flavor Flav's celebrity status to attract customers.

History[edit | edit source]

The idea for Flav's Fried Chicken was conceived by Flavor Flav and his business partner, Nick Cimino. The first restaurant opened its doors on January 24, 2011, in Clinton, Iowa. The opening was met with significant media attention due to Flavor Flav's fame and the novelty of a celebrity-owned fried chicken restaurant.

Despite the initial buzz, the restaurant faced numerous challenges. Reports of mismanagement, financial disputes, and health code violations plagued the establishment. By April 2011, just a few months after opening, the Clinton location was closed.

Menu[edit | edit source]

Flav's Fried Chicken offered a variety of fried chicken dishes, including:

Original Recipe Fried Chicken
Spicy Fried Chicken
Chicken Wings
Chicken Tenders
Sides such as coleslaw, mashed potatoes, and biscuits

The menu was designed to provide a Southern-style fried chicken experience, with recipes purportedly developed by Flavor Flav himself.

Closure[edit | edit source]

The Clinton, Iowa location of Flav's Fried Chicken closed in April 2011. The closure was attributed to a combination of financial difficulties, management issues, and health code violations. Flavor Flav and Nick Cimino had a public falling out, with each party blaming the other for the restaurant's failure.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Despite its short-lived existence, Flav's Fried Chicken remains a notable example of a celebrity venture into the restaurant industry. The restaurant's story is often cited in discussions about the challenges of translating celebrity status into successful business ventures.