# Asad’s Hot Chicken restaurant expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/asads-hot-chicken-restaurant-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-24T09:00:37.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Asad’s Hot Chicken, a halal Nashville-style chicken chain founded in 2022, is continuing its expansion across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Initial reports focused on the brand preparing to open a new location in Mount Holly, New Jersey, at the former Boston Market site on High Street. This expansion follows the company’s growth from a small Philadelphia gas station walk-up counter to a chain with 18 locations.

Subsequent updates indicate the brand has grown to 20 locations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. In addition to the Mount Holly site, a new location is scheduled to open on South Main Road in Vineland, New Jersey, near the Main Tree Shopping Center. 

This Vineland site, located at 301 S. Main Road, marks the company’s fourth location in New Jersey, joining existing branches in Cherry Hill, North Brunswick, and Sicklerville. Founded by Asad Khan with an initial $30,000 investment, the chain specializes in 100% halal-certified Nashville-style hot honey chicken with six customizable heat levels. The company maintains long-term goals for coast-to-coast expansion.

## Claims

- Asad Khan founded Asad’s Hot Chicken. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The first location was opened with a $30,000 investment in 2022. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Asad’s Hot Chicken has expanded to 20 locations. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The chain serves 100% halal-certified food. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A new location is being prepared on South Main Road in Vineland, New Jersey. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The business operates across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Asad's Hot Chicken is planning to open its fourth location in New Jersey. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The new Vineland location will occupy the former Boston Market site at 301 S. Main Road. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The chain has grown to a total of 20 locations. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Existing New Jersey locations are situated in Cherry Hill, North Brunswick, and Sicklerville. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Asad's Hot Chicken to expand to Vineland, New Jersey

Asad's Hot Chicken is expanding to Vineland, New Jersey, marking its fourth state location as the halal-certified chain grows to 20 sites across the Mid-Atlantic region.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asads-hot-chicken-to-open-new-location-in-vineland-new-jersey

### 2026-08-20: Asad’s Hot Chicken to open in Mount Holly, New Jersey

Asad’s Hot Chicken is expanding to Mount Holly, New Jersey, taking over a former Boston Market location on High Street.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asads-hot-chicken-to-open-in-mount-holly-new-jersey

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