Operations

Guthrie's opens in Thomasville, Georgia

February 24, 2022

Chicken finger pioneer Guthrie's has opened a restaurant in Thomasville, Georgia, according to a press release.

"The past few years have been like no other and in light of everything we've gone through as a community, we are so excited to offer Thomasville residents, families and visitors a chance to experience the absolute best chicken fingers in the world," Joe Kelly Guthrie, CEO of Guthrie's Franchising, Inc., said in the release. "We're chicken fingers, crinkle fries, coleslaw and sauce-loving locals that will live and breathe Thomasville. When we first learned about the chance to open in this community, we jumped at the opportunity. From families to office workers, little league teams, late night snackers, or anyone just craving authentic made-to-order chicken fingers and sides – we've got you covered at Guthrie's. You have to try our signature Guthrie's sauce — it's a game changer."

The Thomasville location is part of the brand's strategic growth plan focused on the Southeastern U.S.

"There is something simple, something quintessential about Guthrie's golden fried chicken fingers that everyone can relate to — it's very strong and powerful," said Guthrie. "We've remained true to who we are since my father opened his original Guthrie's in Haleyville, Alabama. and then expanded into our very first chicken fingers-only restaurant in Auburn. While our menu hasn't changed, we're still evolving as a restaurant brand. We're excited to introduce our newest restaurant format to Thomasville and the surrounding community. We know they're going to love the freshness and speed of service that families and friends have come to enjoy for generations.

"There is always opportunity for change. Chicken fingers and fries remain an affordable feel-good proposition and the opening of Thomasville, which is the newest of more than 20 new restaurants scheduled to open this year, highlights the momentum we're now experiencing as a brand. Our above industry average profit margins, along with the simplicity of our operations are major calling cards for potential owners. That growth has spurred our expansion into Thomasville, and our desire to open additional restaurants in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee and Mississippi, among other regions."

Guthrie's was founded in Haileyville, Alabama. The brand operates more than 40 locations across six states.