Nov. 5, 2021

A Kansas-based chicken restaurant is expanding to Sioux Falls.

Franchisees Brad and Max “Bubba” Reinke of BubbaMax LLC are planning to open three Chick N Max restaurants in Sioux Falls, according to a news release from the company.

“While leases have yet to be signed, the Reinkes are eyeing east and southwest Sioux Falls for potential sites,” Chick N Max said of the father-and-son franchisees, who live in Pierre. “All three restaurants are scheduled to open over the next five years.”

Chick N Max is touted as the home of “The Better Chicken Sandwich.” It specializes in almond wood smoked chicken and wings, chef-crafted sandwiches and fried tenders.

“At Chick N Max, we’ve experienced tremendous success serving the greater Wichita area, and we are excited to expand our footprint beyond Kansas and into a market like Sioux Falls,” founder Max Sheets said. “Anchored by our innovative take on chicken and enthusiastic franchise partners like Brad and Max Reinke, we’re perfectly positioned to accommodate the demands for healthier alternatives to burgers and look to the future with great enthusiasm.”

Chick N Max’s menu includes choices such as the Maple Bacon Sandwich, featuring pulled smoked chicken, chopped bacon, a drizzle of maple syrup, cheddar cheese and mayonnaise on a potato bun; or the Sweet & Spicy Sandwich, which includes lightly breaded, crisp chicken tenders, fried jalapeno pepper strips, cucumber, tomato and sweet and spicy sauce on a brioche bun.

In addition, Chick N Max serves wings, leg quarters, breast quarters and half-chickens.

Guests can complete their meal with a range of 10 homestyle sides, including fries, onion rings, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and smoked white beans, and 11 sauces that are made daily.

“Chick N Max’s made-from-scratch menu has something for everyone, with options for those looking to indulge to guests looking for a healthier take on traditional fast-casual chicken offerings,” Max Reinke said. “We’re thrilled to be part of one of the more exciting emerging restaurant brands in the country and can’t wait to introduce Chick N Max’s legendary sandwiches, crispy tenders, smoked wings and more to the local community.”

The local expansion announcement comes just a few months after Chick N Max announced the launch of its franchise opportunity and plans to expand across the central and southeastern U.S. With three corporate-owned restaurants in Wichita, Chick N Max intends to double its footprint by the end of next year and open as many as five new restaurants each year after that.