Press & History | Maryland Fried Chicken

A Chain Built on Method
Al Constantine opened the first Maryland Fried Chicken in Orlando and grew it to 20 states and the Bahamas. The national chain dissolved — but Florida kept it alive.

58 Years in Pompano Beach
When the Winter Garden location closed in 2023, local press took notice. A 57-year run on Colonial Drive — that's not a restaurant, that's a landmark.