bb.q Chicken Gifts $3,000 Scholarship to Incoming Harvard Student
Renowned Korean fried chicken franchise supports local violist’s higher education with a check presentation
FORT LEE, N.J. (June 26, 2024) – bb.q Chicken, Korea’s Finest Fried Chicken?, is cementing its support for local communities it serves by announcing a $3,000 scholarship to talented Paramus, N.J. violist, Iris Hur. This scholarship will support Iris as she embarks on her academic journey at Harvard University this fall.
Hur has garnered acclaim for her musical talents throughout her 10-year career, with performances at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall. The bb.q Chicken sponsorship will not only support her academic endeavors at Harvard, but also enable her to pursue a joint degree from the New England Conservatory of Music. Hur was also accepted into Stanford and Princeton University, but chose Harvard thanks to the support of bb.q Chicken.
“At bb.q Chicken, we're committed to nurturing creativity and culture throughout the local communities we serve,” said Andrew Lee, Senior Manager, Marketing, for bb.q Chicken U.S. “Through our partnership with YoungArts, a national organization dedicated to artist education, we’re incredibly proud to set talented students up for success through their future endeavors.”
A giant check ceremony took place at bb.q Chicken’s headquarters to celebrate this achievement. The brand is honored to play an instrumental part in providing opportunities for gifted individuals throughout their artistic journeys.
Bb.q (pronounced bee-bee-que) stands for Best of the Best Quality — a promise to only share the best flavors and best ingredients in its K-Food and its signature item, Korean Fried Chicken. Renowned for its commitment to quality and consistency, bb.q Chicken boasts lighter, crispier and more flavorful options than traditional American fried chicken, due to its distinct frying method of cooking chicken low and slow. Each team member coats and tosses the brand’s wide array of signature sauces on each piece of chicken, creating the perfect combination of crispy texture and distinctive flavor in every bite.
About bb.q Chicken
Established in 1995 as part of parent company Genesis BBQ, bb.q Chicken’s mission is to always provide the most delicious premium chicken in the world, based on the belief that food is the gateway to all culture. bb.q (pronounced bee-bee-que) stands for Best of the Best Quality and serves as a promise to always make Korea’s Finest Fried Chicken? and other K-Food offerings at each location.
The brand was recently recognized by Restaurant Business Magazine as one of the fastest growing chains in the U.S. and included in The Takeout’s “11 Restaurant Chains to Watch in 2023.” Taste of Home Magazine also ranked bb.q as the Best Fast Food Fried Chicken ahead of Chick-Fil-A, Wingstop, KFC and Popeyes. For more information on locations and franchise opportunities, please visit bbqchicken.com.
About YoungArts
YoungArts—the national foundation for the advancement of artists—was established in 1981 by Lin and Ted Arison to identify exceptional young artists, amplify their potential, and invest in their lifelong creative freedom. For more information, visit youngarts.org.