Friendswood is getting another drive-thru fix for crispy chicken. Golden Chick is slated for a new standalone restaurant at 101 E. Parkwood Drive, with construction set to kick off March 2 and wrap up by May 4. Plans call for a typical brand layout with both drive-thru and dine-in service, which should make the spot hard to miss along the busy Parkwood retail strip. Nearby residents can expect to start seeing permit notices and early site work once the city moves the project through its review process.
Project details and source
According to Community Impact, state filings list the project address as 101 E. Parkwood Drive, with a March 2 construction start and a May 4 target completion. Community Impact reports that those details come from documents filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Chain background
Golden Chick traces its origins to San Marcos in 1967, per Golden Chick. Industry coverage puts the chain at more than 225 locations and, in more recent trade reports, at over 230 as it continues expanding outside its Texas base. The menu focuses on fried and roasted chicken, the brand’s signature Golden Tenders, and house-baked yeast rolls, which are expected to be on offer at the Friendswood restaurant.
Site and neighborhood
A commercial listing for the property at 101 E. Parkwood Drive describes the corner as drive-thru ready, featuring dual street frontage and strong traffic counts that appeal to quick-service operators. The Crexi property listing also points to nearby anchors and a steady stream of customers, factors that likely helped seal the deal for the developer. If the construction schedule stays on track, shoppers at H-E-B and nearby stores should start noticing building activity in March.
Permits and next steps
Before any ground is broken, the project must clear city plan review and inspections, a process handled by Friendswood’s Community Development office. The city’s Inspections & Permits page notes that plan review typically takes about 5 to 7 working days, though timelines can vary based on the application, so posted permits should appear shortly before work begins. After required inspections are completed and final approvals are granted, the developer will apply for a certificate of occupancy so the restaurant can open to the public.
What this means for Friendswood
The Friendswood location follows a string of Golden Chick moves across the Houston area, including recent openings and in-store concepts, reflecting the brand’s ongoing push into suburban trade areas, as reported by Community Impact. For locals, the project brings another affordable quick-service option to the corridor and adds both construction jobs now and restaurant positions once the doors open. Future city permit filings and any franchise announcements are expected to nail down the final opening date and hiring details.
