1 minute read
Titans of Franchising
Hiawatha Williams
Williams Chicken | williamschicken.com
Hiawatha Williams is the Founder and CEO of WILLIAMS CHICKEN. The Dallas-based fast casual chain is celebrating more than 30 years as the most beloved ‘chicken spot’ in North Texas. With nearly 40 stores and about 500 employees, Hiawatha Williams has worked tirelessly to cook up a stellar reputation. With humble beginnings from a small Texas town, Williams earned an opportunity to work for a nationwide fast-food corporation while in attending Paul Quinn College, only to later spread his wings into the world of entrepreneurship.
Serving GREAT CHICKEN, COOKED FRESH, NEVER FROZEN has been the passion Williams has dedicated his life to. His popular mantra, dedicated to serve, grow and give back to the community, resonates with the company’s work ethic and unmatched ‘give back spirit’ supporting major community outreach in the area of education, youth programs, and corporate philanthropy.
Williams is an inspiration to many and a mentor to all who have witnessed or somehow been the recipient of his faith-filled messages and inspiration. He is quick to acknowledge his Lord and King, Jesus Christ as the conduit for his success and after that – he quickly highlights the role his wife of over 30 years and the people who have been with him since day one, as the wind beneath his wings.
Williams has become the cover story for entrepreneurship for various publications. He and the company have been featured in Black Enterprise Magazine Top 100, Our Texas Magazine, Dallas Business Journal and so many others. Williams also has appeared on numerous television shows and is a frequently invited to inspire entrepreneurs and students. Mr. Williams and his wife Doris have two adult sons who also work in the family business.
