Huey Magoo's Opens in Weaverville March 28 with Free Chicken Giveaway

Weaverville is getting a grand-opening party on March 28, and the centerpiece is a chance to win free chicken for an entire year. Huey Magoo's, the fast-casual chicken tender chain that bills itself as "The Filet Mignon of Chicken," will celebrate at its 61 Weaver Blvd. location from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. that Saturday, with giveaways and a buy-one-get-one deal rounding out the festivities.

The restaurant is locally owned and operated by RJ and Lori Murray, who said in a statement that the community response since opening has exceeded their expectations. "We have always been huge fans of Weaverville and were so excited when the opportunity to expand here popped up! In the short time since we opened our doors, the people of Weaverville have been amazing," the Murrays said. "We are incredibly proud to be a part of Weaverville and look forward to serving lots of tenders to happy customers!"

According to Huey Magoo's corporate announcement, the Weaverville restaurant is the chain's 85th location. The menu includes chicken tenders served as meals, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and Tender Bites, drawing on a recipe the company says it has refined since its founding in 2004.

The Free Chicken for a Year contest carries its own timeline worth noting: while the grand-opening event wraps at 2 p.m., the official contest window runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time on March 28. No purchase is required to enter or win, and the contest's official rules specify that odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Entry is available through local participating promotional partners, though the restaurant has not released the names of those partners or the specific entry mechanics. Full contest rules are available through the official rules document.

Anyone planning to head up to 61 Weaver Blvd. on March 28 can find additional details at hueymagoos.com.