by - June 22, 2026 2:56 pm
The iconic restaurant brand that has fed a president and any number of Razorback fans celebrating a win or seeking comfort from a loss is set to return. Springdale restaurant…
by - May 4, 2026 12:52 pm
AQ Chicken House is hiring for its new location in downtown Springdale. It plans to hire about 80 employees. Applications are being accepted for both front- and back-of-house roles, including…
by - October 2, 2025 6:49 pm
AQ Chicken House announced Thursday (Oct. 2) that it will open in spring 2026 in downtown Springdale. It was previously planned to open in west Springdale along Interstate 49. The…
by - July 9, 2025 11:07 am
The family behind the new AQ Chicken House in Springdale has delayed the opening of the new restaurant. The delay was attributed to rising construction and materials costs, but the…
by - July 23, 2024 4:19 pm
Developers for the new AQ Chicken House in Springdale have submitted plans to the city for design and development review. The well-known restaurant closed March 18, 2023, but a Springdale family…
by - October 9, 2023 8:21 am
Earlier this year, 76-year-old restaurant landmark AQ Chicken House —whose patrons included U.S. presidents — served its final meal in Springdale at 1207 N. Thompson St. (U.S. Highway 71). Or…
by - March 2, 2023 1:15 pm
The original AQ Chicken House in Springdale will close this month after nearly 76 years in business at 1207 N. Thompson St. It’s the sole location for the restaurant since…
by - July 18, 2012 8:49 pm
SPRINGDALE — When Roy Ritter opened AQ Chicken House on July 20, 1947, one-half a cooked chicken was 65 cents and a cup of coffee was just a nickel. Chickens were…
