Which South African fried-chicken chain was founded by George Sombonos?

Chicken Licken is the South African fried-chicken chain founded by George Sombonos.

The brand developed in South Africa from a family restaurant business associated with Sombonos and grew into a major quick-service chicken chain. Its menu centers on fried chicken, burgers, wings, and other fast-food items, making it a notable example of a regional fried-chicken brand outside the United States.

Chicken Licken is sometimes mixed up with Nando’s because both are South African-founded restaurant brands with international recognition. Their identities are different: Nando’s is especially associated with flame-grilled peri-peri chicken, while Chicken Licken is principally known for fried chicken and related fast food.

The chain’s name is also distinct from the nursery rhyme “Chicken Licken,” sometimes called “Henny Penny.” In restaurant trivia, the answer refers to the South African company, not the folktale character.