🔥 Trending New Chicken Restaurant Opens in Dunedin

Chicking Dunedin refers to the fast-food chicken restaurant chain Chicking's presence and operations in Dunedin, New Zealand. Chicking is a global restaurant chain established in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offering a menu inspired by taste cultures from around the world ³.

Chicking's Expansion into Dunedin

Chicking New Zealand has been actively expanding its operations, with Dunedin being a significant part of its growth strategy. The company identified Dunedin as a "very good option" for expansion ¹.

Store Locations and Opening Plans

Initially, Chicking New Zealand aimed to open two stores in Dunedin ³:

• Andersons Bay Road: This location was intended to open in March 2026 ³. The address for this store is Shop 4, 383 Andy Bay Road ⁸. It was announced as the 21st Chicking store in New Zealand ¹⁵.
• George Street: A second store was planned for George Street later in 2026 ³.

Opening Day Details

The official opening of the Andersons Bay Road store was scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026 ⁴⁸. However, the grand opening was canceled at the last minute on the morning of July 9, 2026, leaving customers who had anticipated the opening "hungry" ⁴.

Chicking's Offerings

Chicking is known for its fried and grilled chicken meals, which are described as being crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients ⁶. The chain aims to provide a "hearty cuisine experience" ⁶. Customers who have tried Chicking in other New Zealand locations, such as Christchurch, have noted its good flavors and less oily nature compared to some competitors, also praising its mash and gravy ⁷.

Chicking's Presence in New Zealand

Prior to its expansion into Dunedin, Chicking had established a presence across New Zealand, with its first South Island store located in Christchurch ¹. The Dunedin store in Andersons Bay Road was set to be the 21st Chicking location in the country ¹⁵. You can find other Chicking store locations across New Zealand on their official website ².