PHOTOS: The new AQ Chicken House, city to collaborate on approval

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KWNA/KFTA) — The team behind the new AQ Chicken House has submitted the building plans to the City of Springdale.

This marks the first major step of the rebranding of a beloved local landmark, as it rebrands and adapts to the ever-changing landscape of Northwest Arkansas.

The submission, which can be found below, will be a collaboration between the development team and the city staff. Over the next weeks, the team is prepared to address any questions or comments on the design and proposed location along North 48th Street at the Elm Springs Road exit west of Interstate 49.

“This is an exciting step forward in reviving a beloved landmark in Springdale,” said Jacob
Lively, partner of AQ Chicken House. “After months of planning, design, and pre-development
work, we are excited to advance toward the construction phase of the new AQ Chicken House.”

The development team is waiting for city officials to approve the permit before breaking ground on the 13,041-square-foot building. It will have 10,167 square feet of conditioned space, with an outdoor area for kids. It will also have an outdoor covered dining, dedicated carry-out for meals to go, unique “silo” dining rooms, an ice cream room for made-on-site premium ice cream, and a design that honors the past while inviting new generations, according to a news release.

The AQ Chicken House was originally established in 1947 and was recently bought out under new ownership after it closed its doors in 2023.

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