Kenny Rogers Roasters - Life in America

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[@map3384]

His restaurants were way better than Boston market. It really was a part of the wonderful 90s.

[@patriciascott4211]

They sure were.. I miss that restaurant so much, especially on a rainy day.. it was so amazing and comforting

[@joviellynedizon7636]

me delivery po ba ang kenny toger

[@kings17court]

Kenny's used to put Boston Market to shame. No competition. It's amazing and sad that Kenny's closed down, and Boston Market continued and continues.

[@leonmagnus00000]

For real, I always liked lining up with my parents while Watching the chicken roasting racks

[@TheWolf-rz4oz]

The food there was amazing, was so sad to see them close. Would be the perfect brand to reintroduce.

[@c7adventures376]

I used to manage one and called the new owners. They are not interested in coming back here. They do big bucks with it overseas.

[@23Michael23]

There are stores still open in the Philippines i was shocked to see it. It is the same as before.

[@fleebogazeezig6642]

@@23Michael23 yeah there are a lot of franchises that still live on or have even found massive success in other countries, an example that comes to mind is Lawsons, a convenience store chain that started in Ohio and eventually shut down operations in the US, but still exist as the 2nd largest convenience store chain in Japan

[@23Michael23]

@@fleebogazeezig6642 that is crazy I didn't even realize that. I have seen them in the Philippines and a few in south korea. I also saw mister doughnuts in the Philippines but in the USA only 1 location is left the rest chose to use Dunkin donuts after they bought them out.

[@nolaanderson8770]

"I don't know. The man makes a pretty strong bird."

[@gerardkowalski7683]

He had great side dishes. Chicken was great . Loved his music.

[@timothyypa]

I sure loved Roasters and their deeelish cornbread muffins - and miss them dearly.

[@williamsheppard8828]

The restaurants are still in the Philippines . In airports and malls

[@NemoUberKitty]

I'd smack my granny in the face for one of those corn muffins.

[@c7adventures376]

@@NemoUberKitty we made them like any other muffin. The secret was we put sweet corn in the mix. 🤠👍

[@bearforce187]

That was one of the best ever Seinfeld episodes.

[@elizabethcherry920]

May Kenny rest in peace, I never knew of the chicken shops, but I do remember his music, great songs

[@sonyafox3271]

I did but, never just got a chance to eat there, they were just few and far in between from where, I lived.

[@SearsCool]

I found this antique shop and it sold an autograph by him. Not sure how much it cost but its probably a few hundred dollars

[@Haydensky23412]

You really missed out the chicken and the cornbread were really good 😌

[@fredjames8359]

Hello Elizabeth...

[@robertcarter9056]

You miss out really good chicken

[@JGD185]

Kenny Roger's Roasters killin it in Asia LOL who would have thought that

[@flip1sba]

And ironically, most people around Asia more know Kenny Rogers for his chicken than his music.

[@c7adventures376]

Yup. Kennys in asia and Nathan's in America. Pretty smart company.

[@flip1sba]

@@c7adventures376 and we have Nathan's in Manila as well.

[@c7adventures376]

@@flip1sba not fare... they need to bring back Kennys roasters to America

[@gunnarbiker]

Kramer craved Kenny Rogers Chicken!! Hilarious episode!! Love Kenny Rogers the singer. Never had his chicken

[@johnpeymann2783]

Kenny?... Kenny!

[@thomaschodak6880]

bad chicken mess you up

[@ligondesenuts769]

@@thomaschodak6880 No it isnt. Kenny Rogers Roasters is popular here in Asia and the chicken taste great

[@XMattingly]

*”HEY, STAY AWAY! BAD CHICKEN! MESS YOU UP!!”* 🐔😂

[@GregoryCunningham]

Mr. Marbels???

[@andrewlazarz1071]

How's life on the Red planet? LOL

[@XMattingly]

@@andrewlazarz1071 “Kramer, that’s tomato juice!” “That looked like milk to me! Jerry, my rods and cones are all screwed up!” 😂

[@XMattingly]

@@GregoryCunningham _ch-k-ch-k-ch-k-ch-k-ch-k_ 👹

[@rapman5363]

Newman: “I love broccoli!!” Jerry: “You wouldn’t eat broccoli if it was deep fried in chocolate “

[@xtradelite903]

I was working at a newspaper in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California at this time. My co-workers and I would frequent Roasters. Good times. Great food.

[@flip1sba]

Kenny Rogers' Roasters is doing very well around South East Asia especially here in The Philippines. And they continue to expand.

[@GCYT123]

My favorite in Kenny Rogers Roasters here in the Philippines is Mac N’ Cheese and grilled or roasted chicken

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

Now owned by Malaysian Berjaya Corporation

[@randalluthe4792]

The first time I ever ate at Kenny Roger's was n Malaysia. I lived there from 2011-2015. I used to eat there all the time and loved their food. They were always crowded there and wondered why they weren't around in the US anymore. It made no sense. The food was great.

[@darealberrygarcia]

I love this channel ❤

[@242HP]

It's so funny that you mentioned that Seinfeld episode because that was the first thing I thought of when I saw this video! Kramer hanging out his window at the end of the episode, saying "Kenny... Kenny" because he had become so addicted to the chicken at Kenny Roger's Roasters.

[@c7adventures376]

When i wear the old Kenny shirt. People think its from the TV show. They trip out when they learn its a original from the restaurant.

[@ryano913]

These quickly became my favorite lunch spots when I was in college in FL. The chicken was so flavorful and to this day had the best Mac n Cheese and mashed potatoes and cornbread. How Boston Market or KFC survived and Roasters didnt is such injustice.

[@charlesbaldo]

It was great Chicken. RIP Kenny

[@rebelxxx3382]

I miss the bbq ribs and cream corn and sweet cornbread muffins.mmmm good stuff.

[@Porsche996driver]

Kenny Rogers still serving it up in China. Folks there love it, Kenny’s music, and they love Americana. The only thing they don’t love about America are racists….

[@orangehoof]

You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away and know when to run...

[@lateboomer3640]

Never ate there, but I miss Kenny Rogers.

[@johnstack5008]

Oh, I remember this place. That chicken was incredible. It had a wood fired flavor and an amazing orange herb marinade. The flavor permeated the entire chicken, not just the outside. I also loved the chicken pot pie that had the same wood smoke orange flavor. that was 30 years ago. I've never looked at chicken the same way again.

[@NoRestForTheWeary]

My first time trying a corn muffin there 100% became a core memory. Had to have been 96-98? It was right next to the Best Buy and Service Merchandise 😂

[@juliemarchese-temple7749]

So funny! I just dropped in to see what condition my CHICKEN was in!!!

[@fredjames8359]

Hello Julie...

[@fredjames8359]

@Sweetest trade if I may ask where exactly are you from?

[@FunkyMonk4Life]

I just dropped in to see what condition my roast chicken was in...yeah yeah oh yeahhhh!

[@luisreyes1963]

If it wasn't for Seinfeld, I would not have known about Kenny Rogers' Roasters restaurants. 🍗

[@rjyeezy76]

i thought it was a place just made up for the show.

[@ligondesenuts769]

I live in Asia so Kenny Rogers Roasters is pretty popular here

[@cdfreester]

I remember Kenny Rogers Roasters. They were good, but the locations in my area all went out of business in the late 90's. I think they suffered from the same problem that Boston Market has had the last several years: you can buy a roasted chickens in any grocery store for 1/3 of the price as the restaurant. Whether they are as good or not is questionable, but the convenience and price beat out any restaurant.

[@ilovegoodsax]

You can pick up a 3-lb whole roasted chicken for $5 at the supermarket where I buy groceries. .

[@K-Riz314]

Supermarket rotisserie chicken actually did play a big part in the demise of those types of chicken places.

[@kaiserpuppydog7174]

Can't even buy a raw chicken cheaper than a roasted one from Costco.

[@firstnamelastname6171]

This is one place I regret not going to when they were around. I don't recall any locations in Michigan at the time either. And R.I.P. Kenny Rogers, an extremely great singer and songwriter. Cannot be replaced.

[@haiti222]

There was one in Ann Arbor in the early 90's on the west side.

[@eryalmario5299]

It still exists in Asia 👀 but it's more like American food for Asians

[@goblinbilly2726]

Anyone remember when they did Kenny Rogers on Mad TV? Hilarious!

[@timhahn2428]

Hi, I am Kenny Rogers😂😂😂😂

[@BakedRBeans]

Played by Will Sasso He was great!

[@30roundz]

I was beginning to think I only imagined this place existed!

[@69A12SuperBee]

I remember the one in Ontario, California very well. That was just blocks from my house and I used to eat there a lot. Very sad to see it go. Good memories 😊

[@69A12SuperBee]

@Sweetest trade it’s just sad that is was relegated to the food court in the Ontario Mills mall but it was still one of my favorites. 👍🏻

[@zzzzxxxx341]

We have them here in the Philippines and the business is booming for we love their great food not to mention our admiration for Kenny Rogers and his songs, let's go!

[@MilitaryVideoWorks3742]

Great videos !!

[@fredjames8359]

Hello Duane...

[@alanhumphrey4198]

Ate at Kennys when it first opened in Savannah, GA...the chicken was always delicious!!

[@Porsche996driver]

RIP Kenny! 🙏🏼💙 Didn’t know he passed last year. First KRR I ever went to was in Beijing China! Some Chinese friends invited me there for a small party, live American music KR, Eagles etc and chicken! Always kinda proud when traveling the world and realize how much American culture is admired. I’m sure Kenny would want us to remember that - and treat everyone with respect - as his name is still famous across Asia. 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@MultiRabe]

I remember when the restaurant first opened, and being in Florida at that time, ventured in to check it out! I was very impressed with it! When he died, I remember thinking more about his restaurant, than his music...and I grew up listening to his music first!

[@monaural2.988]

I used to eat at the KRR on Reseda blvd. in that city. Woooo was the food good. Even in the 90s though, I knew it wouldn’t last. Celebrity restaurants never do.

[@JxT1957]

Delicious fire roasted chicken citrus marinated and seasoned with herbs, it was my favorite.

[@K-Riz314]

"It's the wood that makes it good"

[@xr6lad]

@@K-Riz314 as my partner says now we are middle aged ‘any wood is good’

[@TooLooze]

Kenny Rogers pulled up next to me at a red light; we were both in convertibles. I looked over and he looked at me and revved his Mercedes like he wanted to race. Nice man.

[@fredjames8359]

Hello toolooze...

[@frankrizzo4460]

Yes I do remember Kenny Rogers Roasters they were big in South Florida for a while, also I remember when Boston Market was called Boston Chicken. Rip Kenny 🙏

[@mrmjb1960]

One Kenny Rogers store in Port Richey Florida became a Car Wash.

[@JxT1957]

they had them in tampa delicious chicken i hated to see them go

[@JimAllen-Persona]

That was a while ago but I do vaguely remember Boston Chicken changing to Boston Market. I liked Kenny Rogers but didn’t get there often.. it seemed like the quality at ours started to slip and lost customers.

[@danialmuhamad6400]

Malaysian here...i love kenny rodgers roasters...been eating kenny rodgers roasters since i was very young like 7 or 8 and now im 34...kenny is still going strong here in malaysia

[@kings17court]

The memory of Kenny Rogers Roasters definitely lives on with me. I used to LOVE Kenny Roger's, and miss it to this day. Whenever you didn't know where to eat, you could always rely on Kenny Roger's to satisfy. Their chicken AND their sides were the best. I still remember that smell as you would walk in. There used to be a Boston Market right across the street, and you wouldn't catch me dead in Boston Market, because Kenny Roger's was SO much better. Then the unthinkable happens ---- Kenny's closed down, and Boston Market keep chugging along, to this day. Makes me hate Boston Market even more.

[@samanthab1923]

Growing up in the NY metro area I wasn't aware of them until Seinfeld. So I guess there were some in NYC.

[@mistergrandpasbakery9941]

There was one in Mesquite, Texas. The store folded when they redirected the exit that led there.

[@jamesdean258]

It was by I-30 on Gus Thomasson. I went there all the time. It was so good!

[@JxT1957]

Best chicken ever way better than boston market imo

[@mike6845]

Ate at the location in Burbank when it was open in the early 2000s. It was good. Wish I made it to Ontario before it closed.

[@kaiserpuppydog7174]

Went to the one on San Fernando in the 90's regularly. I wondered why it wasn't packed with customers, figured it was because Kenny wasn't considered 'cool'...

[@calady11]

My son and loved Kenny Roger Roasters chicken....so delicious! Great tasking butternut squash and corn muffins, too. So sad that it's no longer in the US.

[@StukInBuf]

My first exposure to Kenny's was on Upper peach in Erie, PA. I later found locations in the National Capital area.

[@fredjames8359]

Hello superpat...

[@jjryan1352]

Funny thing is I never ate there as far back as the 1990s. It wasn't until the 2010s on the other side of the planet.

[@lowd747]

Neuman & Kramer loved this cackle...that's all I need to know. It's the wood that makes it good!

[@SpikeShooter92]

" What is that....hickory?" "Yeah it's the wood that makes it good!"

[@UnReal31337]

It's owned by Malaysians and serves Halal American food. One of my favorite spots when I'm at a mall in Manila.

[@mrmjb1960]

Kenny started out with The New Christy Minstrels then left in 1966 to form The First Edition. He later became a Solo artist in the 70's

[@ilovegoodsax]

Kenny Rogers and The First Edition.

[@GingerGilligan]

OK, but what does that have to do with his chicken though?

[@GingerGilligan]

@@sharksport01 Ew

[@mrmjb1960]

@@sharksport01 not funny just pathetic and rather sad.

[@mrmjb1960]

@@ilovegoodsax They became that only after Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town became a hit in 1969.

[@countalucard4226]

There is a place in my neighborhood called “Jolly Bee” and it is packed with Filipinos all day and night.

[@donaldpaluga]

It's Jollibee, and that is a popular fast food chain in The Philippines

[@Rockesb888]

Growing up in Long Island, NY I loved going to Kenny Rogers roasters. Always thought their chicken had a really good, smoky flavor even though my Dad wasn’t a fan (he thought it tasted like bacon, which he didn’t like).

[@jamess5415]

Loved how he fed four hundred children

[@motarek77]

I remember having lunch in Cairo, Egypt for a couple of times there. Loved and Mac and cheese

[@gunmetal2445]

I am ordering a delivery from Kenny Roger Roasters now just for the nostalgia hit.

[@MrTBoneMalone]

We had one in Gresham Oregon. Good food, I enjoyed eating there a few times before it disappeared. We also had Boston Market right across the street. I liked both, but I think I liked Kenny Rogers a bit more.

[@harryballsacky]

I LIVED 2 BLOCKS AWAY FROM ONE.....I MISS IT DEARLY

[@alvincash3230]

I never knew there was a chicken restaurant named "cluckers." That's the best name in restaurant history!

[@Jonases_20]

i love both the singer and his chicken. i'm from the Philippines and it is very popular there

[@kbunky69]

We had them in my hometown and I liked their food. Better than Boston Market . Sorry they closed up

[@videox222ify]

there was an Arthur Treacher's that also sold Kenny Rogers Roasters chicken inside the Franklin Mills food court, and it also had Nathan's hot dogs and other items all part of the Arthur Treacher's which stayed open until at least 2010

[@gofastandwynn]

Really miss this place. Chicken was amazing for fast food. Way better than Boston Market

[@christianroth812]

I remember having a Kenny Rogers Chicken Restaurant when l lived in South Carolina.I don’t recall ever eaten at one though.

[@Hoonozit]

Thanks for another video.

[@timcarroll490]

Loved Kenny AND his chicken 🐔

[@TheRifleman336]

I used to like his chicken a lot, nobodies chicken comes close to the taste, of the wood fire or the spices. Too bad it couldn't hold on, but in the end none of them really did.

[@AJ17_]

I remember my mom and I spending at least a couple hours at our local Kenny Rogers Roasters one afternoon. We just kept going back for more food, sitting by the window eating and I can't remember what, but something set us off laughing like a couple of crazed hyenas and I'm still amazed we didn't get kicked out as a result.

[@sandeec6381]

Absolutely the best chicken, corn muffins, and pot pies. Pot pies in bread bowls instead of pie crust.

[@daniel.d.roberts6850]

I've never really been there before.

[@ifoundmyavalon]

We used to have one in Saudi Arabia if you can imagine that! The food was amazing.

[@jonathaneppes1072]

I , would love to get Kenny Rodgers roasters at what I know only still !

[@pgee8702]

You'll find them all over Malaysia..competing with KFC... I'm from the US and married to an Malaysian and I thought those stores were long gone until I seen them over there...

[@JL-uk9mb]

Wow lol.

[@c7adventures376]

Crazy stuff. Did you try tge food? How was it ??

[@milo8425]

I'm so jealous man, was my favorite 90s restaurant. So good.

[@c7adventures376]

@@milo8425 it was really good when we first opened. The birds will marinated at the store and hand rubbed with a special seasoning. It was still good after starting to use injected chickens. But never the same as in the beginning. 🤠

[@robertzacharias6815]

It’s the wood 🪵 that makes it good ~ Newman. That episode was great. Wish I was able to try the chicken, sad they have faded away. Thanks for this video!

[@philiprichards2010]

Back in 1994 , I ate at Kenny Roger's roasters in Erie PA. I won't forget Kenny Roger's. He was one of the best country music stars.

[@CoZmicShReddeR]

Had one by me was very good loved watching the Chicken roll around on the carousel dripping

[@389383]

I never got to eat there. Guess I will have to travel to SE Asia now. My favorite chicken is Pollo Loco, mostly for the skin!

[@miriambucholtz9315]

Looks like I'm going to be roasting another chicken before long. This gave me an appetite.

[@futon2345]

Rip Kenny Rogers your chicken was and still is amazing

[@joelfrombethlehem]

I never ate at a KR Roasters, but this video makes the chain look very inviting, I wish they were still around here in the USA. Imagine that, the hot dog that ate a chicken.

[@emeyer6963]

Great chicken!Wish they were still around

[@GardcoreLegend]

I still think of Cosmo Kramer when it comes to Kenny Rogers Roasters.

[@Davidjon1946]

And still one of the best Seinfeld episodes ever!!!

[@aking3624]

Makin' me hungry!! 😋

[@Leguminator]

I remember these restaurants but a I'm a little sad I was never able to visit one.

[@ShakespeareCafe]

Roasted chicken is so much tastier than fried chicken. That's why I always order it at Safeway's Five Dollar Friday 8-piece chicken deal and why Costco's roasted $5 chicken is so popular

[@markcollins2666]

I still go, here in the Philippines. His baby back ribs are the best, and his corn muffins, with whole corn kernels. My wife loves his macaroni salad. And, of course, his chicken.

[@Imac7065]

i live about 5 minutes from the first KRR and still go there to this day... it's a breakfast place now.. but across the street is a popular bar (it was a fudrucker's when KRR was there)

[@davidsugg6251]

Bring it back

[@Foxonian]

After our Kenny Rogers closed it was remodeled into a Hooters of all things.

[@cynthiataylor8271]

I took my older. Kids there was so good but closed down when I had my younger ones sad

[@codeeater0]

It's the wood that makes it good..

[@chrislemaster2695]

another popular song was used for the Chrysler K car commercials The Pride Is Back With Nickie Ryder(AKA Roxette) made 1986 top 50 hits

[@sparks2spare782]

Kenny??!? KEEENNNNNYYYYY!!!!!!😭😭

[@jimdevilbiss9125]

They had the Best chicken pot pie in a bread bowl. No one has come up with anything close. I do miss it.

[@Thesaltymedic36]

We had one in town and I ate there a few times. It was good food. Sorry to see it go.

[@tmmmedia731]

It’s the wood that makes it good - Newman

[@OofusTwillip]

There were a couple of locations in Toronto, Canada. They didn't last because Canada already had two very well-established roast chicken chains: Swiss Chalet (John Candy's favourite) and St. Hubert, both of which are still thriving. Though, St. Hubert is primarily in the province of Quebec, Canada now.

[@austinknowlton1783]

We used to have a hotel in Portland, Maine named Swiss Chalet.

[@StukInBuf]

We had Swiss Chalet restaurants in Buffalo in the early to mid 80s; what was the Transit and Maple Roads location is now a SPOT Coffee(Firehouse Subs was on the other half of the property until just recently).

[@fredjames8359]

Hello patte

[@emmetttaylor1739]

When I am In the Philippines I go their. I have been to ones in Cebu, Naga, and Manila. The chicken is real good and in most of the Mails there. If you want potatoes you must ask for them or you will get rice. A great place to get an American meal!