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The South's best fried chicken since 1972
Hartz Chicken Buffet started with one simple idea: serve the South's best fried chicken with a side of genuine hospitality. More than fifty years later, that's still the whole plan.
The beginning, 1972
The first Hartz Chicken opened in Houston in 1972 with crispy chicken, homemade yeast rolls, Southern-style sides, and genuine hospitality that kept guests coming back.
How the table grew
Hartz grew from a humble take-out spot into a full-service experience with drive-thru, dine-in, delivery, and the signature all-you-can-eat buffet — plus a menu spanning crispy chicken, fish, tenders, sides, and desserts.
The rolls that started it all
From day one, the homemade yeast rolls have been as much a reason to show up as the chicken. Original recipes, unchanged since 1972.
Rooted in Texas and Louisiana
Hartz now serves communities across Texas and Louisiana, but the spirit is the same one that opened the doors in 1972 — great food, great prices, and a welcome that feels like home.
