Chicken Wars: Broaster Strikes Back

Genuine Broaster Chicken has what you need to win the chicken wars

A long time ago (well, less than two years, but anything before COVID-19 seems like a long time), in a land far, far away (hey, Miami is far if you live in Seattle!), a culinary phenomenon was born that would launch the most far-reaching fast-food conflict the world has ever seen. Yes, we’re talking about … CHICKEN WARS (cue the John Williams music)!

chicken wars, Broaster C-wing fighterIt may sound a little far-fetched, but “Chicken Wars” is, indeed, what the media has been dubbing the battle for chicken sandwich dominance. It started in August 2019, when Miami-based Popeyes debuted its fried chicken sandwich—a menu item that would eventually net a 34 percent increase in store sales for the restaurant in the fourth quarter of 2019. Fast food chicken king Chick-fil-A started a social media feud with Popeyes, touting its superior product as the ultimate chicken sandwich, and soon the publicity for both chains was sending sales through the roof.

In the year and a half since the Chicken Wars started, dozens of quick-serve restaurants have thrown their hats in the ring, all claiming to have the juiciest, most flavorful fried chicken sandwich of all. They want to capitalize on the most recent market trends, which have shown that Americans are eating less beef and more chicken. The chicken sandwich craze has shown no signs of slowing down—in late February, McDonald’s released three new poultry menu items that the chain hopes to use to breathe new life into its late-winter menu.

So, if consumers are looking for a chicken sandwich these days, there’s no shortage of places for them to try. You could say that fried chicken sandwiches are a dime a dozen—no matter how much smack talking they participate in with their competitors. There are a lot of chicken sandwiches, but there’s only ONE Broasted Chicken Sandwich—and that comes from the Broaster Company in Beloit, WI.

Genuine Broasted Goodness

The Broaster Company story began back in 1954, when L.A.M. Phelan combined the principles of a deep fryer and a pressure cooker into one commercial kitchen appliance. The process was so unique, Phelan coined the term “broasting,” and two years later, he formed the Broaster Company. Over the next several decades, Phelan’s Genuine Broasted Chicken gained first regional, then national, attention as one of the best poultry menu items on the market. The company began expanding the Broaster Foods coatings and marinades to include ingredients that it used to pressure fry other foods, including fish, vegetables, beef and pork. In the 1990s, it started offering frozen foods.

Broaster chicken, the clear winner of the chicken warsThe Broaster brand name has become synonymous with GREAT-tasting chicken. When consumers walk into a restaurant, convenience store or grocery store, or up to a concession stand, and see “Broaster” on the menu, they immediately recognize that this chicken is something special. As they take a whiff of the Broaster Company’s signature marinade and coating, their mouth begins to water, all thoughts of a diet fly out of their head, and they are consumed by a single-minded desire: They must eat this chicken, and they must eat it now.

So, it’s safe to say that becoming a Broaster operator is the best decision a business owner or manager can make. Not only does it attract paying customers, but it’s also incredibly EASY—at the Broaster Company, we don’t force you to incorporate a long, complicated menu into your offerings. If you only want to serve sandwiches and hand-cut potato wedges, hey, that’s cool with us! You do what makes sense for your business, and we’ll support you in any way we can.

Of course, we don’t just give you the ingredients and wish you luck. Our Broaster Operators are fully equipped to offer delicious, mouth-watering foods fresh from the fryer. We’ll provide you with our patented Broaster Equipment and certified training for operators, so you’ll know exactly how to prepare our chicken and other menu items to be fresh and ready for gobbling. And if all that wasn’t already fabulous enough … we don’t charge franchise or licensing fees! So, you’ll make more profit off the food you sell than, say, a franchise owner of one of those quick-serve restaurants we were talking about before.

Join Our Team

Speaking of those quick-serve restaurants … we at the Broaster Company, at least, are thrilled that chicken is finally getting its due with the Chicken Wars. It’s way healthier than beef, incredibly versatile and contains tons of protein to give you energy all day long. And—we’re not biased at all—we think chicken is the juiciest, most flavorful, most crave-worthy meat on the planet.

So—isn’t it about time you latched on to this hot trend and got yourself in the chicken business? These days, there are lots of ads featuring mouth-watering chicken sandwiches, so it’s a good bet there will be plenty of customers entering your store or restaurant looking for great-tasting chicken. Join the Genuine Broaster Chicken team!

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#FAQFryDay: Why choose Broaster’s Ventless Fryers?

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Broaster’s Countertop Ventless Fryers are the reliable, best-in-class option in most categories, with new product innovations in the works, all the time. Our fryers operate when you need them most, compared to AutoFry and Perfect Fry, Broaster’s Ventless Fryers are incredibly easy to service and maintain, which saves you time, money, and frustration.

Regular cleaning has never been more crucial to your business. And since Broaster’s Ventless Fryers use simple food baskets vs. input/output shoots, our equipment naturally stays much cleaner during operation. Compared to AutoFry and Perfect Fry models, Broaster’s VF-2 and VF-3 ventless fryers come with our proprietary SmartTouch controller…the most intuitive, contemporary controller on the market.

If you’re looking to learn more about how Broaster Equipment might fit into your commercial kitchen, feel free to contact us today!

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A week without Genuine Broaster Chicken is a week too long! 😭

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Crazy Pizza is the right place for a hot slice of pizza or some juicy Genuine Broaster Chicken!

They offer delicious pizzas, fresh food, salads, side orders, seafood, calzones, sandwiches, pasta, desserts, and more. But that's not all. They even have halal & a special Middle Eastern menu, too!

📍Dearborn Heights, MI

Thanks for being a Genuine Broaster Chicken operator!

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It’s almost that time of the year again and we’re super excited! 👏🏼

The 2025 @nationalrestaurantshow is only a couple months away and we can’t wait to see you all there. Join us and be part of the largest gathering of foodservice professionals in the Western hemisphere!

📍 Chicago, Illinois
📆 May 17 - 20, 2025
⭐️ Booth #4062 

More information 🔜

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Wondering what you can cook some delicious Boneless Buffalo Wings in? How about in a Broaster 1600 Pressure Fryer? 🤗

The Broaster 1600 PF is the smallest footprint, most cost-effective medium-capacity pressure fryer we have available.

Special Features:
🔺Fast and productive – specifically designed for high volume production
🔺Unique Pressure Activated Cover Locking Mechanism – quick closing & opening single action sealing including a pressure- activated cover locking mechanism for safety and ease of use
🔺Proven round cooking well design – engineered for more uniform heat distribution, durability, & efficiency
🔺Large capacity provides more room for product, minimizes sticking, & produces quality food
🔺Easy to operate – SmartTouch™ full color touch screen with easy to navigate tab menu
🔺Unique Auto Comp™ feature – automatically adjusts cooking time to accommodate for varying sizes and temperatures of loads.
🔺Automatic cook cycle counter
🔺Built-in filter system
🔺Touch screen controller option now standard

Check out more of our equipment here 👉 https://broaster.com/equipment-categories/

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Happy National Employee Appreciation Day!

Today and everyday, we are very grateful for every single person that’s part of our Broaster Team. Broaster Company appreciates all of the hard work and dedication that everyone puts into their work. We wouldn’t be the great company that we are today, without YOU!

Thank you! 😊

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Daylight Savings is right around the corner. Don’t forget to spring your clocks forward on March 9th! ⏰

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Popcorn Chicken tastes better when it’s cooked in our Broaster Ventless Fryer VF-3! And that’s the truth! 🔥

Model VF-3 ventless fryer includes round cooking well that can cook 3 pounds of product per load. Built-in fire suppression system and HEPA and charcoal air filter qualify the VF3 to operate without a hood in most municipalities.

Ventless Fryer VF-3 Features:
🔺Easy to operate – SmartTouchTM Touch screen controller features a large, full color, touch screen display with easy to navigate menu and ability to pre-program up to 100 menu items.
🔺Unique Auto-CompTM – automatically adjusts cooking time to accommodate for varying sizes and temperatures of loads.
🔺Space-Saving design for back-counter operation.
🔺Easy to clean – all interior components are easily removed and dishwasher safe.
🔺Proven round cooking well design – engineered for more uniform heat distribution, durability, and efficiency; no cold spots or corners.
🔺Auto-Lift ensures consistent product output by automatically lowering the cooking basket at the beginning of the cook cycle and raising the basket at the end.

DM us for a quote today! 

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Looking for a classic Wisconsin supper club with a great bar and great service? Then you’ll want to check out Marty’s Place North in Arbor Vitae, WI.

They have an incredible menu with very delicious choices. Walleye lunch meal, Fettuccini Alfredo, ribs, pork chops, Genuine Broaster Chicken, fish fry… We know! 😍

Thank you for being a Genuine Broaster Chicken Operator! 😁

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#FAQFryDay: How can Broaster help my business?

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Because Genuine Broaster Chicken’s product is tender, and juicy. Pressure fried chicken cooks faster with less oil absorption and a longer hold time. Genuine Broaster Chicken has pressure fryers and menu options to fit your business’ goals. 

DM us to learn more about the benefits of pressure frying your chicken, our different Food Programs, how to expand your C-Store menu, and more! 

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Should I get Genuine Broaster Chicken for lunch today? 

…Uhh that’s a no brainer! 💯

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We're at the @thenafemshow featuring our new E-Series 24 Pressure Fryer 🔥

The show is hopping, be sure to check us out at booth #3128! 

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