Chicken N Pickle fuels its rise by tapping pickleball craze early, offering top food and creating lots of community


The North Kansas City company serves up a winner with a blend of an accessible social sport, chef-driven food and a dedication to community. Founded just seven years ago, Chicken N Pickle is up to eight locations with seven in development — and founder Dave Johnson thinks the concept “could easily get to 45 or 50 units.”

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