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By the People, for the People
Texas Roadhouse's Underrated Fried Chicken Chain Jaggers Earns Rave Reviews
The fast-casual concept has seen steady growth over the past decade, offering hand-breaded chicken sandwiches, burgers, and more.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:10am
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Jaggers' hand-breaded fried chicken sandwiches have earned a devoted following for their quality and craveable flavor.Noblesville TodayJaggers, a fast-casual restaurant chain owned by Texas Roadhouse, has been quietly building a loyal following for its high-quality fried chicken, burgers, and other scratch-made menu items. Despite a relatively small footprint compared to its parent company, Jaggers has earned praise from customers for its delicious food and excellent service.
Why it matters
In an era of rapid expansion and corporate consolidation in the fast-food industry, Jaggers stands out as a unique concept that has prioritized quality over quantity. Its success demonstrates that there is still a demand for freshly prepared, craveable comfort foods served in a fast-casual setting.
The details
Jaggers was first opened in 2014 in Noblesville, Indiana, and has since expanded to just over 15 locations across the Midwest and South, including one international location at a military base in South Korea. The chain's menu features hand-breaded chicken sandwiches, burgers made with fresh, never-frozen beef, hand-spun milkshakes, and made-to-order salads. Customers rave about the quality of the food, with the fried chicken, fries, and burgers being particular standouts.
- Jaggers first opened in 2014 in Noblesville, Indiana.
- As of August 2025, Jaggers had just over 15 locations.
- Jaggers plans to add up to 5 new locations in 2026.
The players
Texas Roadhouse
The parent company of Jaggers, a well-known steakhouse chain.
Jaggers
A fast-casual restaurant concept owned by Texas Roadhouse, focusing on burgers, chicken, and salads made with fresh, scratch-prepared ingredients.
Kent Taylor
The founder of Jaggers, who described the concept as a marriage between Chick-fil-A and Five Guys.
What they’re saying
“Jaggers fries are so good I'd sell my soul for them.”
— Reddit user
“I went for the burgers and stayed for the tendies.”
— Reddit user
What’s next
Jaggers plans to accelerate its expansion in 2026, aiming to add up to 5 new locations to its current footprint of just over 15 restaurants.
The takeaway
Jaggers has quietly built a loyal following for its high-quality, scratch-made comfort foods in a fast-casual setting. Its success demonstrates that there is still a demand for freshly prepared, craveable dishes, even in a crowded fast-food landscape.
