Competing with KFC and Popeyes, many locations today are co-branded with Nathan's Famous, many of which are also co-branded with sister chain Arthur Treacher's, and have several locations in the New York metropolitan area.
Pudgie's Famous Chicken was founded in 1981 in Bethpage, New York by George Sanders, who developed a secret batter recipe and skinning process.
On July 21, 2014, the first rebranded "Pudgie's Naked Chicken Co." opened in Massapequa, New York.
Its menu has been modernized to spotlight what Ochiogrosso called “grilled and healthier options."
Nothing is frozen, and all items — including fries and roasted vegetables — are freshly prepared, as much to order as possible.