People Dedicated to Quality is coming to Gainesville this spring, and the fast, casual chicken chain is bringing its hand-breaded tenders, hand-spun milkshakes and signature sauces.
The restaurant, known as PDQ, will replace the former Grandy’s at 3401 W. University Ave. and will open early next year.
Jeffrey Kamis, a PDQ spokesman, said he is excited to expand the franchise to Gainesville.
“For us, we really focus on the things that make us a little different,” Kamis said.
The chain restaurant only serves fresh food, Kamis said. From the sauces to the dressings and the fresh-cut fries, everything is in-house and made to order.
Prices range from $7 to $9 for meals and about $2 for sides.
“People are always looking for something with great value, great quality and something quick, so we really focus on those three things,” he said.
PDQ, which is partially owned by Tim Tebow, will start hiring this fall. Those interested can apply online at eatpdq.com.
UF economics junior Ralph Grauer, 20, is a full supporter of the chain making its debut in Gainesville, calling the restaurant’s staple the “most fluffy chicken tenders from this side of the Mississippi.”
“PDQ tenders are the best,” Grauer said.
“Their sauces are unparalleled, and their apple slices are fresh.”
[A version of this story ran on page 1 on 9/25/2014]
