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Big Chicken Gambrills to Honor Police, Fire, Military and Healthcare Workers with Free Sandwiches on
Big Chicken Gambrills to Honor Police, Fire, Military and Healthcare Workers with Free Sandwiches on August 3
Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken will host a Local Heroes Day at its first Maryland standalone location, thanking military heroes, first responders and caregivers with a free Original Chicken Sandwich
WHAT: Big Chicken Gambrills will host a Local Heroes Day, offering a free Original Chicken Sandwich to police, fire, military and healthcare workers as a thank-you to the community's heroes, first responders and caregivers. Guests will need to show a form of ID or other proof of service.
WHEN: Monday, August 3, 2026
10 a.m.-10 p.m. (All Day)
WHERE: Big Chicken Gambrills
1407 South Main Chapel Way #103
Waugh Chapel Towne Centre, Gambrills, MD
WHO: Police, fire, military and healthcare workers from the Gambrills community and surrounding areas are invited to attend.
WHY: Big Chicken – the fast casual concept founded by basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal – opened its first standalone Maryland (and DMV) location in Gambrills earlier this month. The Local Heroes Day is part of the restaurant's effort to give back to the local community that has welcomed the Brand, honoring the police officers, firefighters, military heroes and healthcare workers who serve it every day.
ABOUT BIG CHICKEN:
Founded in 2018, Big Chicken fuses craveable comfort food with today's bold, modern flavors. Named as Fast Casual's Top Mover & Shaker and backed by a dream team of partners including Craveworthy Brands, JRS Hospitality and Authentic Brands Group, the concept offers a glimpse into Founder Shaquille O'Neal's home-cooked childhood favorites and larger-than-life personality through its all-star lineup of stacked chicken sandwiches, signature sides and hand-spun shakes. With several traditional locations currently open and in development, Big Chicken offers entrepreneurs the chance to bring BIG Fun, BIG Flavor, and BIG Smiles to communities across the U.S. and abroad. To learn more about Big Chicken, visit www.bigchicken.com.
