Crispy Chick Is Coming to Parma Heights With a New Pearl Road Location
Business & Commerce — Parma Heights
The popular Cleveland chicken spot is expanding west with a drive-thru location in the former Burger King building.
A fan favorite from Cleveland’s east side is heading to the southwest suburbs. The Crispy Chick, a Black-owned and woman-owned restaurant known for its fresh, made-from-scratch chicken dishes, is opening a new location at 6671 Pearl Road in Parma Heights, inside the former Burger King building. A building permit posted at the site, dated March 23, 2026, lists the project as “Crispy Chick Building Alterations,” with All Weather Builders named as the contractor. Construction is actively underway, with scaffolding up and the exterior being resurfaced. Drive-Thru Approved by City The new location will include a drive-thru, which required city approval before construction could begin. The entity 6671 Pearl Road LLC applied for a conditional use permit in October 2025. Parma Heights Planning Commission held a public hearing in December 2025 and recommended approval. City Council passed a resolution granting the permit at its January 2026 meeting. The property sits in the West 130th Mixed Use District along one of Parma Heights’ main commercial corridors. About The Crispy Chick The Crispy Chick currently operates out of 5618 Woodland Ave. in Cleveland. The restaurant has built a following for its chicken tenders, signature sandwiches, wraps, and seasoned fries, all made with fresh ingredients and house-made sauces and seasonings. The restaurant describes itself as MSG-free. No official opening date has been announced. Photo: The Crispy Chick via Facebook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Crispy Chick's new Parma Heights location?
The Crispy Chick is opening at 6671 Pearl Road in Parma Heights, inside the former Burger King building. The property sits in the West 130th Mixed Use District along one of the city's main commercial corridors.
Will the new Parma Heights Crispy Chick have a drive-thru?
Yes. The drive-thru required city approval, so the entity 6671 Pearl Road LLC applied for a conditional use permit in October 2025. The Parma Heights Planning Commission recommended approval in December 2025, and City Council granted the permit at its January 2026 meeting.
When will the Parma Heights Crispy Chick open?
No official opening date has been announced. Construction is actively underway, with scaffolding up and the exterior being resurfaced. A building permit posted at the site is dated March 23, 2026, with All Weather Builders listed as the contractor.
What does The Crispy Chick serve?
The Crispy Chick is a Black-owned and woman-owned restaurant known for fresh, made-from-scratch chicken dishes, including chicken tenders, signature sandwiches, wraps, and seasoned fries with house-made sauces and seasonings. It describes itself as MSG-free and currently operates at 5618 Woodland Ave. in Cleveland.