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PDQ

PDQ is a fast food chicken restaurant founded in Tampa, Florida in 2011, known for hand-breaded chicken tenders and nuggets, sandwiches, and hand-spun milkshakes.

Last updated September 10, 2026

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Overview

PDQ is a fast food chicken restaurant founded in Tampa, Florida in 2011 by Outback Steakhouse co-founder Bob Basham and MVP Holdings CEO Nick Reader. It has grown across Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, and New York. PDQ blends the quality ingredients of a fine-casual restaurant with the speed, convenience and value of a fast-casual joint, and is known for hand-breaded buttermilk chicken tenders and nuggets, sandwiches, and hand-spun milkshakes. The brand also operates a loyalty program, PDQ Rewards, with a Gold tier reached at 3,000 points.

History

PDQ was founded in Tampa, Florida in 2011 by Outback Steakhouse co-founder Bob Basham and MVP Holdings CEO Nick Reader. The brand has grown into a fast food chicken restaurant across Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, and New York. Since its founding, PDQ states it has given millions of dollars and in-kind donations to charities, schools and organizations in need.

Products and positioning

Blends the quality ingredients of a fine-casual restaurant with the speed, convenience and value of a fast-casual joint.

  • hand-breaded buttermilk chicken tenders

  • nuggets

  • sandwiches

  • hand-spun milkshakes

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