Broadway Chicken to Open in Parsippany

The fried chicken chain will occupy a 2,266-square-foot space at the Morris Hills Shopping Center.

Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Dining Out

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Broadway Chicken will open a new restaurant in Parsippany, expanding the brand into the Morris Hills Shopping Center. The upcoming location will serve the company's signature halal-certified, antibiotic-free fried chicken.

Why it matters

The opening represents a local expansion for the chain, which was founded by Michael Kelleher and Michael Falato. It marks the company's ongoing growth from its Oceanport headquarters.

The new space spans 2,266 square feet and features chicken brined for 24 hours before being hand-breaded and fried to order. Customers can choose from sauces available in five distinct heat levels.

The players

Michael Kelleher

He is one of the co-founders of the Broadway Chicken restaurant chain.

Michael Falato

He is one of the co-founders of the Broadway Chicken restaurant chain.

The details

The restaurant menu includes fried chicken sandwiches, tenders, nuggets, wings, wraps, and salads. The chain operates with a franchise program that has facilitated its growth since the first location opened in Wall Township.

Nearly three years ago, the first Broadway Chicken opened in Wall Township.
In Spring 2026, a restaurant opened at Mercer on One.

Culture Shift

Broadway Chicken is scaling its operations by leveraging a franchise program to enter new suburban markets. This reflects a broader shift in the fast-casual industry toward franchising niche, halal-certified concepts to meet diverse consumer demand.

Residents in Parsippany can expect access to a new menu featuring hand-breaded, halal-certified fried chicken items. The opening at the Morris Hills Shopping Center provides an additional dining option within the immediate community.

The takeaway

The chain is currently growing its footprint with future plans already slated for Jupiter, Florida. Prospective diners should look for updates on the brand's official channels regarding the specific launch date of the new space.