Harold's Chicken CEO Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, founder's daughter, dies at 55, family says
ABC7 Chicago • • business
Key Points:
- Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, CEO of Harold's Chicken and daughter of founder Harold Pierce, has died at age 55, with memorial plans to be announced later.
- Pierce-Sherrod took over the family-run fried chicken chain after her father's death in 1988, maintaining its legacy and overseeing dozens of locations in Chicago and nationwide.
- Harold's Chicken Shack, established in 1950, is a Chicago culinary icon known for its unique fried chicken marinated overnight and served with a signature mild sauce, contributing to its lasting popularity.
- The business remains a family operation with strict quality control and licensing agreements rather than franchises, emphasizing consistency and customer experience across all locations.
- Harold's Chicken has become embedded in Chicago culture
