Franchising

Lee's Famous Recipe expands to Flint, Michigan

A rendering of a Lee's Famous Recipe building. Photo: Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken

February 13, 2025

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken will open a location in Flint, Michigan, on Feb. 17 with a grand opening celebration scheduled for Feb. 20. The location is the fifth of 16 Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken restaurants that franchisee Noman Aiyash plans to open across Southern Michigan, according to a press release.

At the grand opening, the first 100 guests will receive a complimentary two-piece chicken strip meal and guests will spin a wheel for prizes.

"We are excited to announce the opening of our fifth Lee's location, and celebrate our first location in Genesee County," Aiyash said in the release. "Our strong reputation is built on our delicious menu, which features our famous chicken and strips as well as our dedication to our team members and community. We look forward to being a new Flint favorite!"

Aiyash owns and operates Lee's locations in Roseville, Wayne, Livonia and Clinton Township in Michigan.

"We are excited to extend our partnership with Noman Aiyash and NLM Enterprises LLC ," Ryan Weaver, CEO of Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, said in the release. "Norman and his team are strong franchise partners and we are proud to have them bring our famous recipe across Michigan."

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has more than 130 units in 12 U.S. states and in Canada.