PDQ Restaurants

Overview

PDQ Restaurants is a fast-casual chicken restaurant chain founded in 2011 in Tampa, Florida, by Bob Basham and Nick Reader. The name PDQ stands for "People Dedicated to Quality," highlighting the company's commitment to quality food and hospitality. The chain specializes in hand-breaded, made-from-scratch chicken tenders, sandwiches, salads, and sides, all prepared fresh to order in open kitchens.

Emphasizing chef-driven, made-to-order items, PDQ uses proprietary recipes and fresh ingredients. Core offerings include signature chicken tenders, sandwiches, salads, and a variety of sauces. The company operates traditional restaurants and locations in airports and sports arenas, focusing on community involvement and a welcoming environment. With dozens of locations across several states and plans for international growth, PDQ has received multiple accolades for its culinary standards and customer service.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 844-328-1737
• Website: eatpdq.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/pdq-restaurants

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Restaurant operations
• Fresh, made-to-order menu
• Hand-breaded chicken tenders
• Chef-driven sandwiches and salads
• Signature sauces
• Catering services and platters
• Community donations and local support
• Loyalty program initiatives
• Non-profit engagement
• Customer service excellence
• B2C and D2C services
• Fast casual and quick service model

Technologies Used

• AdRoll
• Cloudflare DNS
• DoubleClick Floodlight
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Google Analytics
• Google Play
• Google Tag Manager
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• Outlook
• Postpresso
• Remote
• Slack
• Squarespace ECommerce
• Stripe
• The Trade Desk
• Typekit
• Zendesk

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches