In the sleepy corridors of Westchase, something Big is stirring. Something that would make even the most seasoned Tampa Bay food critic pause mid-bite and wonder if they’ve stumbled into a fever dream of crispy chicken and larger-than-life ambitions. On June 16, the basketball legend’s culinary empire will cast its shadow over 8725 West Linebaugh Avenue, where Big Chicken—Shaquille O’Neal’s fast-casual concept—will open its doors like a gateway to comfort food paradise.
The Arrival of a Culinary Colossus
The air in Westchase seems to hum with anticipation, as if the very molecules know that something extraordinary is about to unfold. Big Chicken, the fast-casual restaurant that has captured hearts and taste buds across the nation, has chosen this pedestrian-friendly corner of Tampa Bay as its first local outpost. The franchise partners—Sunny Movva, Sammath, and Amulya Reddy—have orchestrated this culinary invasion with the precision of a championship play.
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