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Chicken Joint Owned By Shaq Opening In Bridgewater Chicken Joint Owned By Shaq Opening In Bridgewater
Chicken Joint Owned By Shaq Opening In Bridgewater Shaq is bringing his brand of chicken to Bridgewater. Big Chicken, which was founded by NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, a Newark native, is opening in Bridgewater on Thursday, July 18 at the Village at Bridgewater Commons. To celebrate the grand opening, the first 34 fans in line will get free Big Chicken food and drinks for a year, up to $10 a week. Shaq famously wore #34 while dominating the NBA during his time with the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. “We’re so excited to welcome Shaquille O’Neal back home, in the tastiest possible said Troy Fischer, senior general …

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
NJ Native Shaquille O'Neal Meets Horde Of Cheerleaders During Hershey Visit NJ Native Shaquille O'Neal Meets Horde Of Cheerleaders During Hershey Visit
NJ Native Shaquille O'Neal Meets Horde Of Cheerleaders During Hershey Visit New Jersey native and NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was spotted in Hershey’s Chocolate World by a large group of cheerleaders. Newark-born, Shaq, as he's popularly known, had just arrived at Hershey's around 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27 when cheerleading teams in town for the PIAA Competitive Spirit State Championship spotted the Basketball Hall-of-Famer.  The approximately 7-foot-tall athlete would stand out in a crowd.  Several of the teams shared photos they took with the founder of Big Chicken on Facebook.  Daily Voice reached out to some of the teams. Central Valley…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Shaq Bringing Booming Chicken Chain To NJ With 6 Locations In The Works Shaq Bringing Booming Chicken Chain To NJ With 6 Locations In The Works
Shaq Bringing Booming Chicken Chain To NJ With 6 Locations In The Works Think Big. New Jersey native NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O'Neal is bringing his booming chicken restaurant to his home state. The first of six new New Jersey locations is expected to open in Middlesex Borough. All will be run by Garden State business partners Chad and Aditya Patel. Other areas being eyed by Big Chicken are in Livingston, Mercer County, Somerset County and South Jersey, according to a spokeswoman. "The franchisees are still in negotiations," she said. "We currently do not have a timeline for opening, and will know more when individual leases are signed for each location."…

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by Jon Craig