Church's Texas Chicken's China debut drew 2-hour lines — and $22 offers to wait in them

Business Insider | 01-09-2026 07:21am |

Church's Texas Chicken opened its first mainland China location in Shanghai, drawing customers who waited in the rain for over two hours. The restaurant handles about 800 to 900 orders daily. Some individuals offered queueing services for up to $22 on resale platforms, reflecting the high demand for the new American fried-chicken chain.

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