One of Edmond’s go-to chicken joints has gone dark, with Chicken Foot’s local outpost abruptly closing its doors and blaming the winter blast that just hit the metro. Regulars and nearby diners learned the news from a sudden social media post announcing the shutdown.
According to The Oklahoman, the restaurant said in a social-media announcement that Friday was its final day of service and labeled the Edmond location "permanently closed." The post tied the decision directly to the winter weather that hammered the metro in late January.
Storms Made Dining And Deliveries Harder
The late-January system dropped measurable snow and ushered in bitter cold, creating a rough stretch for local restaurants. Hazardous roads and outages made it tougher for staff to get to work and for suppliers to keep kitchens stocked, according to the National Weather Service.
Part Of A Local Restaurant Group
Chicken Foot operates under Oklahoma City hospitality group Provision Concepts, which brought the brand to Edmond as part of the Regent Center development near I-35. Edmond Business covered the expansion when the company unveiled its Fox Lake and Regent Center plans in 2022.
Unclear Whether Other Locations Are Affected
For now, it is not clear whether the shutdown is limited to the Edmond site or hints at broader changes for Chicken Foot. No additional company statement had surfaced beyond the initial social post, The Oklahoman reported. Local customers voiced disappointment online and said they were hoping for answers about outstanding orders and gift-card balances as the news spread.
Hoodline will keep an eye on the situation and update this story if Provision Concepts or Chicken Foot issues a more detailed statement. In the meantime, Edmond diners who counted on Chicken Foot will be hunting for new go-to spots while the I-35 corridor adjusts to the sudden loss.
